Announced at the End of 2023, The First Berserker: Khazan Quickly Captivates Soulslike Game Enthusiasts
The game brings a challenging combat experience filled with intense boss battles, combined with a compelling narrative that draws players in. Set in the tumultuous land of Arad, players will follow Khazan on his quest for revenge against those who left him defeated as the former commander of the Pell Los army. Just a few days after its official release, the game achieved an average score of 80 on OpenCritic, receiving numerous positive reviews highlighting its intense combat mechanics and deep character development.
Despite Receiving High Praise from the Gaming Community, The First Berserker: Khazan Has Some Points That Leave Players Feeling Unsatisfied, Particularly the Absence of a Dedicated Dodge Button Like in Black Myth: Wukong
Many gamers believe that The First Berserker: Khazan is one of the best Soulslike titles currently available, even receiving higher ratings than both Nioh 2 and Lies of P. However, this comes with the downside of difficulty since the game lacks a dedicated dodge function, even though it is a single-player title that does not require an online connection. Many Xbox and PlayStation players have had to resort to temporary solutions by restarting their main screen to continue playing.
Additionally, players have expressed concerns about the build interface being overly cluttered, particularly in the bottom left corner of the screen. Some players worry that this design could create permanent visual artifacts on OLED screens, while others feel it detracts from focus during challenging boss fights. Microsoft recently added The First Berserker: Khazan to the Xbox Cloud Gaming library, allowing players who purchased the game on Xbox to experience it on PC and other supported devices. Alongside these updates, the developers have warned of a serious bug affecting collision detection, with a patch currently in the works.
2025 is shaping up to be a significant year for the Soulslike genre, with titles like Elden Ring: Nightreign and Lies of P: Overture set to launch in the spring. Moreover, two new brands, Soulframe and Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, are also gaining attention, promising to create a competitive landscape against established titles.
