Neople, a subsidiary of the South Korean gaming giant Nexon, is set to launch the eagerly awaited hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series. Mark your calendars for the release on March 27. To build excitement, the developers have unveiled an eight-minute gameplay trailer that dives deep into the game's sophisticated combat system.
The trailer highlights three fundamental pillars of battle in The First Berserker: Khazan: attacking, dodging, and defending. Each action involves a delicate balance of stamina management, a crucial element in this soulslike experience. Defending, while consuming a significant amount of stamina, offers strategic advantages; perfectly timed blocks not only lessen stamina drain but also reduce the impact of stun effects. On the flip side, dodging uses less stamina but demands precise timing and quick reflexes to effectively utilize invulnerability frames during evasion. Mastery of stamina management is key to success in the game, as it directly affects your performance in combat.
Should your stamina deplete, Khazan falls into an exhaustion state, rendering him defenseless against enemy onslaughts. This mechanic introduces a tactical layer where players can strategically drain an enemy's stamina before unleashing devastating attacks. For enemies without stamina bars, relentless attacks can still erode their resilience. These encounters test the player's patience, positioning, and timing, yet they remain balanced as monster stamina does not regenerate over time.
