China, the new video game Eldorado? After the success of Black Myth Wukong, it's Phantom Blade Zero 's turn to blow our minds! Presented at Gamescom 2024 with a playable demo that gave a taste of the gameplay and level design, the game is soon to be released on PC and PS5.
"In Phantom Blade Zero, you play as Soul, an elite assassin in the service of a mysterious but powerful organization known simply as "The Order". Wrongly accused of murdering the patriarch of The Order, he was seriously wounded in the hunt that followed. A mystical healer manages to save him from death, but his improvised remedy gives him only 66 days. Soul must uncover the true mastermind behind this plot before his time is up, while facing fearsome enemies and inhuman monstrosities."
The trailer presented on the occasion of Lunar New Year shows a little more in terms of gameplay, highlighting an atypical boss battle, pitting the player against seven enemies simultaneously. The developers emphasize the coordination of opponents, made possible by advanced AI. This system, combined with choreography inspired by Chinese martial arts, aims to deliver an immersive experience.
At the same time, Phantom Blade Zero offers a varied arsenal, including 30 main weapons and 20 secondary weapons, each with its own special features. The " Thin Snake " sword, for example, reduces the energy gauge of enemies, while the secondary weapon " Mo Xue Wuhen " can be used without hands.
The game promises an estimated lifespan of 30-35 hours for the main story, with a further 30 hours for side quests. Mechanics such as "days to live" and "buff levels" influence the progression and ending of the story. Finally, the developers confirm that the game will benefit fromUnreal Engine 5 capabilities, with optimizations planned for the PS5 Pro. In short, we can't wait!
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