We played 45 minutes of Phantom Blade Zero and could not get enough of its stunning graphics and engaging sword combat. Check out our preview!

[SGF 2026] HANDS-ON – “Phantom Blade Zero” could be the big action fantasy gamers have been waiting forWhen it was announced at the tail end of 2023’s PlayStation Showcase, I had a good feeling Phantom Blade Zero was going to be a title worth watching. As time passed, and journalists, like those at SmashPad, got their hands on the game, I was hoping my chance would come. Well, Summer Game Fest offered the perfect opportunity, and I jumped at it. After playing 45 minutes of the upcoming action RPG, I can say that Phantom Blade Zero is worthy of the hype and, yes, plays just as well as it looks.smashpad.com