Phantom Blade Zero will not be a soulslike and other details from the developers
The developers of Phantom Blade Zero have shared many details about the game, which will not be a soulslike and will have a dynamic combat system.
The developers of Phantom Blade Zero have shared some essential information about the game , so as to eliminate some doubts created by initial impressions, such as the possibility that it is a soulslike . The occasion was the post-Summer Game Fest, where the game returned to show itself in great shape with a demo.
Answering some of the most frequently asked questions was the game director, Soulframe, who tried to be as clear as possible. Meanwhile, he tried to explain why the demo was created, starting from the success the game had during its presentation in last year’s PlayStation Showcase: “Since then, we have read many doubts on social media, with some stating that the game It couldn’t be true.” In short, the objective of the demo was mainly to show that everything we have seen so far is real gameplay.
Phantom Blade Zero will not be a soulslike and other details from the developers
That's a wrap for #SummerGameFest! We had such a blast 🎉Thank you for all your love and support of #PhantomBladeZero!
Here is a Q&A letter from our Game Director, Soulframe, to answer some of your most-asked questions at the event. pic.twitter.com/fgfAIne9tl
— Phantom Blade Zero (@pbzero_official) June 11, 2024
Clarity was also made on the soulslike issue: “those who have tried the demo should have gotten the idea that it is not a soulslike. It is worth reiterating that we did not plan to make a new soulslike, but an adrenaline-filled combat system based on combos, designed to be dynamic and fun.” However, it is admitted that some elements of soulslike have been taken up, but more in the design of the maps than in the combat system. It’s also about a few things: “there will be difficulty options and you won’t have to face killed enemies again after you die and reach checkpoints.”
On the PS5 exclusive issue, the release on PC is also confirmed. It is also said that S-GAME is an independent studio that does not have any exclusivity agreement with Sony. So the game could also be released on other platforms, without limitations.
Finally, talking about the publication of the demo, it was said that it will take place when the development team is sure of being able to offer it to the public. For now it was only designed to be shown in a more controlled situation (to the press and influencers).