Phantom Blade Zero continues to impress, no matter where it shows up, and recently, the game put on a big show during the Future Games Show at Gamescom 2025, which gave fans plenty to get excited about.
Developer S-Game and director Soulframe Liang provided an extended deep dive into the upcoming Kungfupunk action RPG that is NOT a Soulslike, showcasing more of what makes this project so special.
The star of the show was the combat, which is a major component of the game. Phantom Blade Zero isn’t just another action RPG trying to mimic the Souls formula. Instead, it oozes with martial arts authenticity, thanks to motion-captured moves from real martial artists. The result is a combat system that feels cinematic, fluid, and rhythmic. Combos flow naturally, blocking and parrying snap into place, and every move looks like it belongs in a martial arts epic.
Trust me, if you’ve ever seen the game in action, with the controller in your hands like I have, you’d understand and come to appreciate how much effort is being put into this game.
Liang also revealed that the demo that’s being showcased at Gamescom 2025 features an optional level, letting everyone...
