Phantom Blade Zero is More Black Myth: Wukong Than Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Phantom Blade Zero may look like a soulslike, but its combat and roots place it closer to Wuxia action RPGs than to Sekiro.

The article compares it more to Black Myth: Wukong, positioning S-Game’s title within a broader Wuxia trend.

Wuxia is emerging as a recognizable action RPG subgenre in the West, alongside games like Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Where Winds Meet.

The framing helps set expectations for Phantom Blade Zero’s gameplay ahead of release.