However, others caught us completely by surprise.
TakePhantom Blade 0, for example.
While its a mysterious reveal that fans didnt see coming, its a welcome surprise regardless.
So much so thatPhantom Blade 2was all people talked about post-showcase.
Mostly, questions revolve around the release date, gameplay, story, and more.
Weve scoured the internet and compiled what the developers have revealed so far.
For now, heresPhantom Blade 0: Everything We Know.
What is Phantom Blade 0?
Phantom Blade 0 is an upcoming hack-and-slash RPG by developer S-Game.
According to Soulframe Liang, the founder, and CEO of S-Game, Kungfu pop culture is ever-evolving.
Unfortunately, Soul is framed for taking the life of the Orders patriarch.
Thereafter, a manhunt is issued, which renders Soul gravely injured.
By sheer luck, a mystic healer saves his life.
However, the healers cure is only effective for 66 days.
After 66 days, Soul will die.
Consumed with anger, Soul ventures on a path of vengeance.
His main goal is to find the perpetrators who framed him and bring them to justice.
Gameplay
Phantom Blade 0 is a third-person, hack-and-slash RPG at heart.
It features gameplay elements like strategy and action.
He says games likeDevil May CryandNinja Gaidenoffer intense, fast-paced action.
Phantom Blade 0 features a semi-open world that is a blend between Chinese martial arts and steampunk.
It spans multiple handcrafted maps, with each one featuring a diverse list of activities.
Further, Phantom Blade 0 uses a dark visual style.
you’ve got the option to catch a glimpse of its bleakness in the trailer.
The Phantom World universe crawls with all kinds of monsters.
Dangerous creatures want to kill you.
The combat moves in the game use handcrafted animation instead of motion capture.
And, of course, the simplification of action sequences.
The history behind the making ofPhantom Blade 0is quite interesting.
Amid its success,Rainbloodadopted the new name:Phantom Blade.
Now, S-Game wants to developPhantom Bladefor the masses and present it as a new PS5 console exclusive.
So, the originalRainbloodrises again asPhantom Blade 0.
Its going to be a much bigger and busier version.
you might watch the announcement trailerabove.
We speculate, though, that the game will likely release sometime in late 2023 or early 2024.
At the moment, there are no updates on the editions available.
So, what’s your take?
Will you be picking up a copy ofPhantom Blade 0when it drops?
Let us know your thoughts on our socialshere.
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
