Post by @gamesdotgg

Phantom Blade Zero has landed on Metacritic with a score of 91, making it the highest-rated debut game since Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. S-GAME’s martial arts action title has been one of the most anticipated games of the year since its State of Play reveal, and the reviews confirm the hype was justified. Critics are praising the combat depth, the weapon variety across over 30 main weapons, and the sheer fluidity of movement that Donnie Yen’s martial arts consultancy helped shape. For a studio making its first ever game, a 91 on Metacritic is an extraordinary achievement, and it puts Phantom Blade Zero firmly in the conversation for one of the best action games ever made on a first attempt. 2026 has been a remarkable year for debut studios, with Sandfall Interactive’s Expedition 33 setting the bar and S-GAME now matching it at launch. #phantombladezero #phantomblade #rpg #gamingnews