After review embargoes lifted for the "Kung Fu Punk" action game Phantom Blade Zero, developed by S-Game, it achieved a score of 88 on Metacritic. Based on the aggregate results at that time, this title became the highest-rated Chinese game on the site.
In the same rankings, Genshin Impact followed closely with 86 points, ICEY with 84 points, and Eastward with 83 points. Black MYTH - Steam Edition: Wukong, Mingmo: Feathers of the Abyss, and Shadow Torch City all received 81 points, Honkai: Star Rail scored 80 points, and Zenless Zone Zero received 77 points.
Phantom Blade Zero achieved a score of 91 on OpenCritic, with a 100% media recommendation rate. Professional media scores were mainly concentrated between 8 and 10, with praise for its fast-paced combat system, meticulously designed boss battles, and intricately structured level design. These evaluations also made the game a strong contender for action game awards that year.
Phantom Blade Zero will launch on PC and PS on October 29. The aggregate score may change as new reviews are added; the score of 88 and related rankings correspond to the query results at that time.