But its lack of exploration, puzzly NPC quests, and verticality—Khazan can't jump—means that fighting through similar environments and enemies starts to grate.

The First Berserker: Khazan is a cel-shaded soulslike set in the long-running Dungeon Fighter Em linha universe. You play as Khazan; a celebrated general renowned for defeating the "Berserk Dragon" (just in case you were in doubt this is effectively anime), now exiled and mutilated by a court of jealous nobles.

Isso não foi reflexo único dos aumentos das minhas habilidades ou dos melhores equipamentos do protagonista, mas sim do jogo realmente deter ficado menos desafiador (ou mais justo) desse ponto em diante.

And if you don't like parrying or deflection? Each weapon has a whole skill section dedicated to dodge and post-dodge attacks, and you can even use some skills in place of a dodge to enhance their effectiveness.

The First Berserker: Khazan Despite somewhat samey missions and a flat protagonist, Khazan's combat and boss design are some of the best I've seen in a soulslike.

Hell, even change weapons if you want to—they each have their own distinctive playstyle. Tanky bosses and limited healing mean that if you don't use the skill system or strategize and try stuff out, you're likely going to have a tough time.

Enquanto o personagem parece aceitar seu destino ingrato, espíritos por guerreiros mortos veem em seu corpo o meio ideal de modo a cumprir seus próprios objetivos.

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Esses problemas do balanceamento impactaram amplamente negativamente na minha gameplay, felizmente sãeste coisas simples de se resolver com um patch futuramente, contudo Teimavive aqui o aviso do qual certas partes do jogo nãeste parecem justas com o jogador.

If you're still unsure whether to pick this up, one thing I will say is the game has a very poor intro in terms of showcasing its best qualities. If in doubt, try out the demo (if it remains available up to release) and get to the Blade Phantom boss after the first couple of missions—this is the point where you'll get a sense of what it's really about and it'll all click into place if it's going to.

Unlike Black Myth: Wukong, Khazan doesn't feel like a game you can brute force. But for those who are willing to engage, it has some of the best designed bosses I've seen in a soulslike, and rewards you for smart play.

Speaking of nice little rewards; another of Khazan's genius features is that it gives Lacrima (souls to level stats) and skill points for fighting bosses. That's right, not beating bosses; simply fighting The First Berserker: Khazan them. "How is that not entirely broken?

It's more that having been spoiled by all the accoutrements of the modern soulslike—elaborate NPC quests, secrets, exploration—Khazan and its pelo frills linear structure can feel basic at times.

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