Phantom Blade Zero Review: Gamepro Calls It a Masterpiece Without Soulslike Rules

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Phantom Blade Zero Review: Gamepro Calls It a Masterpiece Without Soulslike Rules.

Gamepro delivers the clearest verdict

At Gamepro, editor Dennis had long awaited Phantom Blade Zero and was not disappointed. The review verdict is very positive: Gamepro presents the game as a masterpiece and deliberately places it outside the bounds of Soulslike rules.

IGN and Eurogamer praise the action itself

At IGN, it is above all the unforgettable boss fights and convincing combat system that create a positive impression. Eurogamer describes scenes in which the author feels as though he has landed on the set of a kung fu film through a time warp. Both reviews therefore focus on specific action sequences.

Eurogamer turns a fight into a kung fu scene

In a scene in a shadowy valley, the protagonist approaches a group of enemies. He parries the first strike, performs a slow somersault and lands behind the attacker. As another enemy charges, the protagonist combines a kick with a dagger thrust. A third attacker appears on horseback; the protagonist hurls him from the saddle and uses the horse to trample the fallen opponent.

The shared line: Action rather than classification

The three reviews create a clear profile: Gamepro distinguishes the game from Soulslike rules, IGN puts the boss fights and direct combat action in the foreground, and Eurogamer emphasizes the cinematic flow. For you as a player on PS5 or PC, that means the reviews judge Phantom Blade Zero primarily by how immediate and cinematic the action is staged. Gamepro positions the game above all as a deliberate counterpoint to the classic Soulslike genre. All three reviews, however, show consistently positive sentiment.

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