Have you ever wondered what the product of soulslike gameplay and cool anime characters from the Dungeon Fighters Online series would be? Believe it or not, this upcoming game is precisely that. Of course, we are talking about The First Berserker: Khazan.
Although the game takes a lot of inspiration from soulborne titles like Elden Ring, Demons Souls, and Dark Souls, the developers of the game are keen on proving that the game is not exactly soulslike. Let’s delve further into the topic and find out why the developers are against comparing the game.
The First Berserker: Khazan is more than any soulslike game
The First Berserker: Khazan is an upcoming game that takes place in the world of Dungeon Fighters Online a.k.a DNF. It is an MMO Action RPG that was released way back in 2005 but for only East Asian countries. It was re-released for the global audience later in May 2015, which made the game a massive success.
The First Berserker: Khazan takes a lot of inspiration from soulslike games and it even slightly resembles a more anime-fied version of Black Myth: Wukong from 2024. While Khazan is driven by soulslike titles, the developers of the game, Neople are enthusiastic about letting gamers know that the title is much more than any soulsborne title.
In a recent interview between GamesRadar and the creative director of the upcoming game, Junho Lee, he emphasized the fact that the game is a new hardcore RPG with its root of DNF intact in the gameplay.
Khazan is often categorized under the soulslike tag, but we see it as more than just a soulslike. It is a unique hardcore action RPG infused with the DNA of Dungeon & Fighter. It’s true that Khazan has certain things in common with soulslike games, such as precise pattern analysis, strategic combat, and a rewarding sense of challenge and achievement. It also combines fast-paced, exhilarating action with a distinct skill system, delivering a combat experience that is uniquely its own.
He also added that whenever a game is given the soulslike title, it is instantly considered hard and challenging. But in the case of Khazan, the game not only has similar gameplay mechanics to Soulsborne games but also intricate game design that makes the title more immersive and fun to play.
The gameplay and art style are enough to blow gamers away
Early receptions for The First Berserker: Khazan is honestly looking great. With elaborate combat mechanics and a breathtaking art style, the title is sure to be one of our favorites. Although the game has taken inspiration from soulsborne genre games, the overall experience of the game is sort of far from it. The title is more inclined towards a DNF duel rather than any soulslike game.
The upcoming title is keen on carving out its own identity rather than following the footsteps of other genres. With its fast-paced combat system, skills mechanics, and strategic depth, the game is sure to be more than just another soulslike title. The game is set to release on March 27 of this year, with early access starting three days earlier than the initial release.
While we still don’t know whether the game will be a hit or miss, one thing we are sure of is that we definitely love the art style and the gameplay and it might be the next best game that might take over the world.
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