During the highly anticipated PlayStation Showcase on Wednesday, an impressive collection of more than 30 games took the spotlight. But, amidst all the excitement, there was one particular game that captured everyone's attention and has now become the talk of the town.
Phantom Blade Zero, an exciting new third-person RPG developed by S-Game, debuted its thrilling gameplay in a trailer that lasted 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
Coined as "Kungfupunk" by Soulframe Liang, the founder and CEO of S-Game, the game plunges players into a somber, rain-soaked universe where they assume the role of Soul, a skilled assassin devoted to the secretive and formidable faction known as "The Order."
Falsely accused of assassinating The Order's leader and gravely wounded during his escape, Soul is miraculously healed by a mystical healer. However, his second chance at life comes with a cruel twist: he is granted a mere 66 days to live. With the clock ticking away, Soul channels his remaining time and energy into the relentless pursuit of the mastermind behind the conspiracy that framed him, determined to expose the truth and bring the real murderer to justice.
Reflecting on the design decisions for Soul's world, Soulframe Liang explained his reasoning behind the moody aesthetic, stating: "The dark/bleak visual style that you'll see a lot in the game is a deliberate decision. A bleak world makes characters with hearts of gold really stand out. Plus, it serves as a reminder to never let your guard down. There are plenty of powerful beings that want to see you dead."