PULSE GAMINGPhantom Blade Zero Scores 88, but Watch Out for Bushes
Phantom Blade Zero scored an 88. Its toughest boss? Bushes.
That's its Metascore across dozens of reviews, one of 2026's best on PS5. The catch? IGN died nearly 200 times in 50 hours, half to pits and scenery.
It launches October 28 on PS5 and PC, at $59.99 on Steam today.
The verdict: For the combat, yes. Critics agree it's the star, from a studio best known for mobile games. Hate invisible walls? We'd wait for a patch.
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