"Phantom Blade Zero: 20-30 Hours Gameplay, Adjustable Difficulty"

Phantom Blade Zero is set to offer a rich gaming experience with four difficulty options and new gameplay features. Dive into the latest development updates and what to expect from the game in 2025.

Phantom Blade Zero Development Updates

Phantom Blade Zero Not A Soulslike, Features Four Difficulty Options

Phantom Blade Zero will offer four distinct difficulty levels: easy, ordinary, difficult, and extremely difficult. This decision sets it apart from Soulslike games, which typically don't offer adjustable difficulty and are known for their challenging nature. Following its showcase at PlayStation Showcase 2023, fans drew comparisons to Soulslike titles due to its aesthetic and combat style. However, Game Director Soulframe clarified in a tweet post-Summer Game Fest 2024 that the team never intended to create another Soulslike game. He emphasized their aim for "combo-driven, heart-pumping combat that is hectic, rewarding, and exhilarating."

While the game draws inspiration from Soulslike games with its multi-layered maps and hidden areas, Soulframe insists that the similarities end there. He previously described Phantom Blade Zero as "Ninja Gaiden Combat on a Souls Game Map," blending fast-paced hack-and-slash action with extensive exploration.

Gameplay Features With Over 30+ Weapons, 20-30 Hours of Playthrough, And More

Recent interviews have shed light on additional gameplay features of Phantom Blade Zero. Players can choose from over 30 primary weapons and 20 secondary weapons, each offering unique combat styles and effects. The main story is expected to provide 20-30 hours of gameplay, with an additional 20-30 hours dedicated to side content.

Boss fights will be multi-phased, allowing players to restart from the second phase if they die, bypassing the need to redo the first phase. A new mode named "Li Wulin" will enable players to challenge previously defeated bosses and unlock hidden bosses. Additionally, a mechanic affecting the game's ending has been hinted at, though details on how it impacts the playthrough and the number of alternate endings remain undisclosed.

Phantom Blade Zero Year Of The Snake Gameplay Trailer

The trailer indicates that the release date for Phantom Blade Zero will be announced in 2025. The game's official Twitter (X) page celebrated the Lunar New Year with a video message from Soulframe, promising more exciting announcements and unprecedented reveals later in the year.

Phantom Blade Zero is currently in development for PlayStation 5 and is also planned for release on PC. An official release date has yet to be announced.

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