Phantom Blade Zero review: a gorgeous kung fu action game that prioritizes style over story. 🥋

According to RoastedGames, S-Game's wuxia-inspired title launches October 29 on PS5 and PC. The combat is fluid and cinematic, with help from action legends Donnie Yen and Kenji Tanigaki as consultants. But while the fights are stunning, the story falls short—the protagonist Soul feels flat, and the dense worldbuilding takes patience to appreciate. The article notes the real narrative strength is in the ordinary people caught in the conspiracies, not the hero himself.

What matters more to you in a game: jaw-dropping action or a gripping story?