Phantom Blade 0
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About Phantom Blade 0
Phantom Blade 0 is an action RPG with a gritty, steampunk-tinged martial arts vibe. Developed by S-Game and released September 9 2026 it pits you as an exiled warrior against a corrupt order in a world where gears and kung fu collide. The game leans into fast melee combat heavy on acrobatics and precise strikes with a visual style that mixes shadowy anime influences and industrial decay. It plays like a combo of Devil May Cry and Ghost of Tsushima but with clockwork enemies and airship battles. Single player only. A brawler-RPG for fans of high-octane hand-to-hand action and cryptic lore.
Gameplay
You fight through linear stages as a rogue with a grudge. Combat is real time with light and heavy attacks parries and counters that require tight timing. The core loop is clear: hack through waves of enemies unlock story cutscenes and grind XP to level up skills like spinning kicks and steam-powered combos. Missions vary from rooftop chases to airship invasions but most boil down to slicing through crowds. Controls are responsive but the camera occasionally glitches during fast turns. Weapon upgrades and gear pickups keep the progression steady but the repetitive enemy designs and lack of multiplayer will test your patience during mid-game lulls.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 4.2/5 with 68% completion. Players cite "fluid combat" and "atmospheric world design" in reviews but 32% call the story "tired revenge trope" and "shallow NPC dialogue." Average playtime is 18 hours with 21% finishing 100% of content. Mood tags: 45% "thrilled" 28% "frustrated" by combat difficulty. One user wrote "The steampunk kung fu fusion is unmatched but the side quests feel tacked on." Achievements include 35 in total with 78% completion average. Critics at GameSpot gave it 84/100 praising visuals but noting pacing issues.
PlayPile's Take
Worth it for pure combat thrills but not for deep RPG systems. The $49.99 price tag matches its mid-tier content. If you crave fast fights and don’t mind a cliche plot with decent polish it hits the spot. But if you want meaningful choices or varied gameplay beyond brawling it’ll wear thin. The 11-hour median completion time suggests most quit before the endgame. Play it if you miss Street Fighter x God of War vibes and can overlook its plot shortcomings.
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