S-GAME’s upcoming action role-playing game, Phantom Blade Zero, is built to meet next-gen standards, promising a “generational leap in action gaming”.
The game’s developer has shared new details from the game alongside the release of the Year of the Snake gameplay trailer. Phantom Blade Zero is said to be designed to meet true next-gen standards, and it shows in its enhanced textures, models, and lighting. According to the developer, the PS5 version runs at a smooth and stable frame rate. It has has also been confirmed that the game will support the PS5 Pro.
Phantom Blade Zero is said to be inspired by Hong Kong martial arts films of the 1980s and 1990s as well as the philosophies and techniques of traditional Chinese martial arts.. The game features combo-oriented action, with fast and fluid combat. Players will have the flexibility of being able to block, parry and dodge incoming enemy attacks. The game also features multi-phase boss battles . As for regular enemies, players will fight against mobs of enemies that have coordinated attacks. Phantom Blade will offer a variety of offensive and defensive weapons, including the white python and red viper dual blades, and the venomous softblade flexible sword.
The action role-playing game is being developed in Unreal Engine 5, and it will leverage . It is said to have a “significant budget” that the development team at S-GAME is using to “push the boundaries even further”. The studio claims to offer a “generational leap in action gaming” with Phantom Blade Zero. The game’s release date announcement is set to happen sometime later this year in 2025.
As for the Year of the Snake gameplay trailer, it shows protagonist Soul wielding the twin snake swords, taking on a group of foes as well as a boss. It showcases the game’s fast-paced combat, precise strikes, and agile movements, embodying the agility and power of the snake.
