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I've spent over 50 hours in Phantom Blade Zero—here are my top 20 tips to conquer the Wulin
This guide offers over 20 tips for mastering Phantom Blade Zero, a martial arts action game that diverges from typical soulslike mechanics. It highlights key differences such as not losing souls upon death and the importance of exploration, combat strategies, weapon experimentation, and accessory customization to overcome challenges.
Phantom Blade Zero Fixes The Struggle That Might Be Keeping You Away From Soulslikes
Phantom Blade Zero offers a more accessible take on the soulslike genre by incorporating features like mid-boss fight checkpoints and adjustable difficulty settings. These changes aim to reduce the time commitment typically associated with soulslike games, making them more appealing to a broader audience while retaining challenging combat.
Phantom Blade Zero review – the first kungfupunk video game
Phantom Blade Zero offers a unique blend of Wuxia action and Soulslike elements, featuring a complex combat system and impressive visuals. However, the game suffers from significant inconsistencies in graphics, animation, and storytelling, making it difficult to recommend unreservedly despite its strengths in boss battles and combat mechanics.
Phantom Blade Zero review: Soulful swordplay
Phantom Blade Zero is a visually stunning action RPG that blends Soulslike mechanics with a strong emphasis on narrative and intense, poetic combat. The game features a compelling story of revenge and redemption, a vast and beautiful world, and a deep combat system with a wide variety of weapons and customization options. Despite some minor camera issues and repetitive regular enemy encounters, the boss fights are exhilarating and the overall experience is highly satisfying.
Phantom Blade Zero’s Combat Is So Good, You Won’t Care The Story Makes No Sense
Phantom Blade Zero offers spectacular Wuxia-inspired combat that translates the fluid, dynamic action of martial arts films into a compelling gameplay experience. While the narrative is convoluted and difficult to follow, and standard enemy encounters can become tedious due to their lack of challenge, the game's core combat mechanics, extensive weapon variety, and unique 'kungfupunk' aesthetic make it a highly enjoyable title for action game enthusiasts.
Phantom Blade Zero review - flowing swordplay meets some rough edges in this wonderfully fluid action game undermined by a few little issues
Phantom Blade Zero offers wonderfully fluid and cinematic kung fu-style combat, reminiscent of martial arts cinema and influenced by Soulslike games. While its combat animations, environments, and exploration are spectacular, the game is undermined by balance issues, particularly with spongy boss fights, and a narrative that dumps lore without much clarity. Despite a recent update targeting performance and stats, some issues persist, leaving the overall experience with rough edges.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember maintains the fast pace of its predecessor
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember, the sequel from Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja, continues the fast-paced action set in China's Three Kingdoms era. The preview highlights refined combat mechanics, new weapons like the Dual Chakrams, and the strategic use of Spirit and Insight Skills. Performance on the PlayStation 5 build was stable, addressing concerns from the earlier public alpha.
FZ Play ser om Valor Mortis blir ett litet Waterloo ikväll
Valor Mortis, a first-person soulslike set during the Napoleonic Wars, was released last week for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. FZ Play will stream gameplay tonight at 7 PM, featuring streamer Wakkaah navigating the game's challenging combat and supernatural elements. The game features swordplay, firearms, and elemental powers, with a progression system similar to Dark Souls.
Think You’ve Beaten Fountains? Prove it in the Gauntlet
Crunching Koalas has released the Gauntlet mode for their souls-like action-RPG, Fountains. This new mode challenges players to defeat all ten bosses back-to-back, with an option to include bosses from the Shattered Shape expansion. The update is now live on Xbox, following its PC premiere, and the game is currently on sale.
Steady yourself, Mortal Shell 2's Rotten Autumn update comes packed with 15 new dungeons, a photo mode, an alternative soundtrack, and a neat pumpkin helmet
Mortal Shell 2's 'Rotten Autumn' update is now available, adding 15 new dungeons, customization options for each shell, a new alternative soundtrack composed by Sakis Tolis, and a photo mode. The update also includes new lighting presets, enhanced graphics settings, and bug fixes.
'There were a lot of disagreements across the place': Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler on leading Bungie's extraction shooter, playing Path of Exile for 3,437 hours, and why he'll never uninstall Kingdom Hearts
Former Marathon director Joe Ziegler discusses his extensive gaming habits, including thousands of hours in Path of Exile and Destiny 2, and his enduring love for Kingdom Hearts. He also touches on his experiences at Bungie, the challenges of leading the Marathon project, and his appreciation for the social aspects of games like World of Warcraft.
What we've been playing - "I simply didn't know if a first-person shooter could work as a Soulslike"
Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. One player finally crossed FTL: Faster Than Light off their bucket list, finding joy in its strategic depth. Another expressed skepticism about the Soulslike first-person shooter Guns of Eschaton, citing control issues and challenging combat. Others enjoyed VR title Walkabout Mini Golf for its creative courses and found playing Dungeons & Dragons with children to be an entertaining experience, while also praising the co-op beat-'em-up Marvel Cosmic Invasion.
Penguin Colony review - the least expected Soulslike you'll play, and a cracking parody of Lovecraftian empires
Penguin Colony is a unique Soulslike parody that uses penguins to offer a critical distance from Lovecraftian themes and imperialistic narratives. Developed by Indigenous team Origame Digital, the game playfully subverts genre expectations, including Soulslike elements like boss battles and lore delivery, while featuring janky but charming penguin movement.
Promising Western PS5 Action Game Gets Release Date, New Trailer
Guns of Eschaton, a soulslike first-person shooter developed by Eschatology Entertainment and published by 4Divinity, has received a December 8, 2026 release date for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game, featuring art direction from Viktor Antonov, blends occult horror with Western themes and emphasizes strategic gunplay, enemy study, and character customization.
Castlevania Belmont's Curse once had a Dark Souls "vibe," but it was "too slow, too intense, and…
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse initially experimented with a slower, more intense 'Dark Souls' combat style, but developer Evil Empire found it didn't fit the Castlevania identity. The game was then sped up, leading to comparisons with Dead Cells, before settling on its current fast-paced action. The article praises Evil Empire's commitment to a distinct Castlevania feel, noting the game has received critical acclaim.
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This news roundup covers a variety of gaming topics, including reviews for Castlevania: Belmont's Revenge, Valor Mortis, and Gears of War: E-Day. It also features news on Grand Theft Auto VI's trailer release, S&box going free-to-play, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake.
Valor Mortis is Out Now, Opening Cinematic Showcases Intense Story and Combat
Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike with parkour mechanics set in an alternate Napoleonic Wars world, is now available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features intense combat and a story-driven experience, with a major story DLC planned for 2027.
Valor Mortis Review: Swordplay Finds Its Rhythm at Full Speed
Valor Mortis is a Soulslike action game that blends familiar mechanics with fast-paced first-person shooting and parkour. Players control William Dowsett, a reanimated soldier in an alternate-history Napoleonic era, utilizing a mix of saber combat, firearms, and environmental traversal. The game offers a challenging yet accessible experience with inventive boss encounters and levels designed for exploration.
Rise From The Grave And Fight Back In Valor Mortis On Game Pass And More!
Valor Mortis, a first-person action Soulslike horror game developed by One More Level and published by Lyrical Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features challenging combat, Metroidvania-style exploration, and a dark alternate-history setting. It is also a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
How to get started in Valor Mortis and find your footing in this first person soulslike
This guide for Valor Mortis, a first-person Soulslike, offers early-game tips to help players acclimate to its challenging combat and exploration. It details weapon versatility, focusing on weak points, efficient farming spots for experience, and strategic use of environmental hazards and upgrades.
