Phantom Blade Zero delivers kung fu combat that justifies the hype
A mobile game studio's debut action title earns glowing reviews for polished martial arts combat after 50 hours of testing.
Phantom Blade Zero has delivered on years of hype. The action game plays as beautifully as it looks.
Reviewers spent 50 hours fighting enemies and found the combat to be among the most satisfying in recent games. The precise parries, dodges, and weapon combos feel smooth.
The game features dozens of weapons, each with unique moves. It has many side quests and secrets across eight maps.
Players swap between weapons to manage their stance, which forces them to learn multiple fighting styles. The story slows down with backstory and too many characters.
Some performance issues also show up. But the combat depth and joy of trying different weapons make this compelling.
- 50
- Hours tested
- 8
- Number of maps
- Soul
- Player character name
- 66 days left alive
- Story timeframe
Why it mattersPhantom Blade Zero shows a mobile studio can deliver console-quality action gaming, challenging the assumption that serious games only come from established console makers.
AustraliaAustralian gamers can now play a critically acclaimed action title that breaks stereotypes about where quality games originate.
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