Phantom Blade Zero
MSRP $60.00
Released October 2026
“Phantom Blade Zero has the best combat of the year, and the variety of weapons ensures it never gets old, even if the story takes too long to make sense.”
Pros
- Stylish, fast-paced and entertaining combat
- Massive weapon variety
- Stunning visuals and character design
- Deeply immersive, near-UI-free presentation
- Memorable bosses that adapt to your weaknesses
- Rewarding progression and strong replay value
Cons
- Fragmented, hard-to-follow storytelling
- Visual clutter during boss fights
- Easy to overpower your character with certain skills
- Lip-sync gaps in the English dub
Quick Recap
The reveal of Phantom Blade Zero back in 2023 promised a kung fu-style epic that looked too good to be true. While there have been several extremely well-made action games in the past decade, like Devil May Cry 5, Sekiro, and, more recently, Ninja Gaiden 4 and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, none of them have the extremely choreographed combat that makes the live gameplay look and feel more like a movie.
