Round Up: Phantom Blade Zero PS5 Reviews Are In, and It’s Another Game of the Year Contender
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The first reviews of S-GAME’s PS5 action game Phantom Blade Zero are in, with critics broadly praising it as a standout action adventure. Its 88 Metascore makes it one of the highest-rated PS5 releases of 2026 so far and puts it in the year’s game of the year conversation.
Reviewers single out the fast, varied combat, boss battles, exploration, expressive animation and striking world. Some note a predictable revenge story, technical hiccups and uneven pacing, including easy regular enemies and slower boss encounters, but the overall response remains strongly positive.
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- Phantom Blade Zero has an 88 Metascore.
- Critics praise its combat, bosses and exploration.
- Reviews flag uneven pacing and minor technical issues.
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- 16 minutes ago Reviews for Phantom Blade Zero, S-GAME’s PS5 action game, are largely positive, with critics praising its combat, boss battles and exploration.
- 19 minutes ago The first reviews of S-GAME’s PS5 action game Phantom Blade Zero are in, with critics broadly praising it as a standout action adventure.
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