Neople, a Nexon subsidiary, is poised to unleash its highly anticipated hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan, onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 27th. To whet players' appetites, an eight-minute gameplay trailer has been released, showcasing the game's intricate and demanding combat system.
The trailer highlights three crucial combat pillars: attacking, dodging, and defending. Defense, while effective in reducing stamina drain and minimizing stun, consumes significantly more stamina than dodging. Dodging, requiring precise timing and quick reflexes, uses less stamina but demands skillful execution to fully utilize its invulnerability frames. As with many soulslike titles, mastering stamina management is paramount to success in The First Berserker: Khazan.
Running out of stamina plunges Khazan into a vulnerable state of exhaustion, leaving him wide open to enemy attacks. This mechanic, however, can be strategically exploited against enemies with visible stamina bars; depleting their stamina before unleashing powerful attacks. Even enemies lacking stamina bars can be worn down through persistent, well-timed assaults. These encounters demand patience, precise positioning, and impeccable timing, balanced by the fact that enemy stamina does not regenerate.
