Neople, a Nexon subsidiary, is poised to unleash its highly anticipated hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 27th. A recently released eight-minute gameplay trailer offers a thrilling glimpse into the game's intricate combat system.
The trailer highlights three fundamental combat pillars: attacking, dodging, and defending. Defense, while consuming more stamina than dodging, offers significant advantages. Perfectly timed blocks not only reduce stamina consumption but also minimize stun effects. Dodging, conversely, is more stamina-efficient but demands precise timing and quick reflexes to fully utilize its invulnerability frames. As with many soulslike games, masterful stamina management is key to success in The First Berserker: Khazan.
Running out of stamina plunges Khazan into a vulnerable state of exhaustion, leaving him open to devastating attacks. This mechanic, however, can be strategically exploited against enemies possessing stamina bars—depleting their stamina before unleashing powerful strikes. Even enemies lacking stamina bars can be overcome through persistent, well-timed attacks. These encounters demand patience, precise positioning, and impeccable timing, balanced by the fact that enemy stamina does not regenerate.
