[Play report] 'The First Berserker: Khazan” is a beautiful, difficult, and challenging action RPG [gamescom]

I had a chance to play "The First Berserker: Khazan" at the NEXON booth at gamescom 2024. This work is an action RPG scheduled to be released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S in early 2025. In this article, I will tell you about the gameplay and my impressions.

"Khazan" is an action RPG that depicts the revenge story of the forgotten hero Kazan. The player takes on the role of Kazan, a former general who was betrayed and exiled, and embarks on a journey of revenge against those who have destroyed him. While evading the relentless pursuit of the Perros Empire, you will face a conspiracy aimed at Kazan's life and overcome the harsh environment.

Although this trial was played on the PC version, the controller used was the DualSense for PlayStation 5, and the basic operation method is as follows.

• Movement: left stick
• Camera operation: Right stick
• Normal attack: □ button
• Strong attack: △ button
• Avoid: ○ button
• Jump: × button
• Guard: L1 button
• Skill activation: R1 button
• Weapon switching: Directional key

There are also techniques such as reflection (parry) with the L1 + □ button and counter attack with the L1 + × button, and by making full use of these techniques, you can defeat enemies more efficiently. However, I felt that it required a lot of practice to use it properly because the timing was strict.

The first thing that catches your eye when you start the game is its beautiful graphics. The unique visual style, which makes full use of 3D cell animation technology, gives the illusion that you are controlling characters from a high-quality anime. The various environments, such as desolate snowy mountains and ancient ruins, are created with great detail, and I was completely drawn into the dark fantasy worldview.

The characters' motions are also very smooth, and each action, such as Kazan's sword movements and enemy attack motions, has weight and power. The movements of the boss characters are especially impressive. It feels quite well made. Check out the movie posted below to see how the characters move.

Kazan uses the "Great Sword" and the "Spear", and the real pleasure of this game is fighting while switching between these two weapons depending on the situation. Since you can quickly switch weapons using the direction keys, you can flexibly change your fighting style depending on the enemy's attack pattern. The greatsword is heavy and powerful, but its motion is slow. On the other hand, a spear can be fired quickly, but the blow is less powerful. Understanding these two characteristics and switching weapons according to the enemy's attack pattern is the shortcut to victory.

In this demo, I had the opportunity to fight two bosses: Bolbaino and Rangkusu.

Bolbaino is a creature that looks like a giant deer and challenges you to battle using a giant hammer and chisel as weapons. Its attacks have a wide range and can cause a lot of damage in one hit, so it is important to avoid them at the right time. Evasion with the ○ button is quick, and if you use it well, you can use the invincibility time to dodge attacks.
What was particularly impressive was the attack in which Volbaino swings his hammer wide and slams it into the ground, and if you can't avoid this attack, you'll die almost instantly. However, the exhilaration you get when you time it well to dodge and take advantage of the opportunity to counterattack.

On the other hand, Rangkusu manipulates flame and arrows. His attack patterns are complex and difficult to predict. Attacks that spread flames across the field were quite difficult to avoid. However, there is a subtle gap in this attack, and if you see through it and decide on Reflection, you can deal great damage. The balance between risk and return is exquisite, and it's so addictive that you'll want to try it again and again.

"Khazan" also has a growth element, and you can not only strengthen your status by leveling up, but also learn new abilities through the skill tree. You can also customize your equipment by strengthening it and installing runes.

What was particularly interesting was a system called "Nether World Energy". This is Kazan's special ability, which allows him to perform powerful attacks and recover HP by consuming the gauge. You can use this energy by pressing the upper part of the direction key, and how efficiently you use Netherworld energy in boss battles is the key to victory or defeat.

What impressed me the most while playing "Khazan" was its "response and sense of accomplishment". It is certainly difficult, but it is by no means unreasonable. By learning the enemy's attack patterns and taking appropriate countermeasures, you will definitely feel like you are making progress.

Bolbaino struggled at first, but after trying several times, he became able to read its movements. It's easy to feel that your skill is improving, which makes you want to keep trying ``one more time.''

Additionally, there are relatively many checkpoints throughout the stage. Recovery after death is quick, so you can continue your challenge without stress. The process of progressing little by little through trial and error is extremely fun.

« The First Berserker : Khazan » est une œuvre qui incarne l'essence d'un RPG d'action hardcore. De superbes visuels, un système de combat stimulant et une histoire profonde sont tous en parfaite harmonie, et j'ai hâte de sa sortie. Le niveau de difficulté est certes élevé, mais le sentiment d'accomplissement est également grand. Il s’agit probablement d’un travail remarquable non seulement pour ceux qui aiment les jeux d’action, mais aussi pour ceux qui recherchent une expérience de jeu stimulante.

Comme indiqué précédemment, le test bêta technique fermé pour les versions PS5 et Xbox Series X|S aura lieu du 11 au 20 octobre. L'inscription est désormais disponible sur le site officiel, donc si vous souhaitez découvrir ce travail le plus rapidement possible, veuillez terminer le processus d'inscription.

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Aujourd'hui (21 août 2024), Nexon et Neople ont annoncé que la date de sortie de leur nouveau RPG d'action "The First Berserker : Khazan" a été décidée début 2025 . Avant cela, il a également été révélé que le premier Test bêta technique fermé de ce jeu aurait lieu sur PS5 et Xbox Series X du 11 au 20 octobre.

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