Phantom Blade Zero reviews land at Metacritic 88 on PC and PS5
Critics praised the fast combat, weapon variety and boss fights ahead of the game's October 29, 2026 release.
Reviews for Phantom Blade Zero were published on October 26, 2026, and the game holds a Metacritic metascore of 88 on both PC and PS5, according to Game*Spark. The PC version's score comes from 27 reviews, while the PS5 score is drawn from 26.
Critics highlighted the fast, fluid combat, the variety of weapons, the boss fights, art direction, music and exploration. One outlet, screenactu, awarded 98 points and said the combat system should be taught in every game design school.
Game*Spark's own review gave the title 9 points, calling it a masterpiece for kung fu film fans while noting some difficult kanji names and occasionally unstable controls.
Phantom Blade Zero casts players as Soul, a swordsman framed for killing his lord and left with 66 days to live after a heart wound. It features more than 30 main weapons and 25 sub-weapons called Phantom Edges. Action actor Donnie Yen served as a creative consultant supervising the martial arts.
S-GAME developed and published the game itself. The standard edition costs 8,580 yen and the digital deluxe edition 9,980 yen, with a physical package version planned for 2027.
Release plans
S-GAME is set to release Phantom Blade Zero on October 29, 2026 for PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and for PS5.
Quick answers
What is Phantom Blade Zero's Metacritic score?
It holds a metascore of 88 on PC from 27 reviews and 88 on PS5 from 26 reviews.
When does Phantom Blade Zero come out?
S-GAME is set to release it on October 29, 2026 for PC and PS5.
How much does Phantom Blade Zero cost?
The standard edition is priced at 8,580 yen and the digital deluxe edition at 9,980 yen.