Neople, a dynamic subsidiary of the renowned South Korean gaming giant Nexon, is set to unveil its much-anticipated hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms. Mark your calendars for the exciting launch on March 27. In the lead-up to this release, the developers have treated fans to an eight-minute gameplay trailer, providing a deep dive into the game's sophisticated combat mechanics.
The showcased trailer highlights three fundamental pillars of combat: attacking, dodging, and defending. In The First Berserker: Khazan, defense is a stamina-intensive maneuver, yet perfectly timed blocks not only mitigate stamina consumption but also lessen the impact of stun effects. On the flip side, dodging requires less stamina but demands razor-sharp timing to fully capitalize on the brief windows of invulnerability. As with other soulslike titles, mastering stamina management is crucial for triumph in The First Berserker: Khazan.
Should Khazan's stamina be depleted, he falls into an exhaustion state, rendering him defenseless against enemy assaults. This vulnerability can be turned to the player's advantage when facing adversaries with stamina bars, as draining their stamina sets the stage for devastating blows. Against foes without stamina bars, relentless attacks gradually erode their resilience. These encounters test the player's patience, strategic positioning, and timing, yet they are balanced by the fact that enemy stamina does not replenish over time.