The First Berserker: Khazan

"Neople brings us The First Berserker: Khazan, an anime-inspired soulslike that tries to stand out in a crowded market."

"It&s;s not without its flaws, but The First Berserker: Khazan is ferociously capable of instilling first hatred and then love in the most determined player to tame it, and this makes it a must-have for any hardcore action game fan."

"Much like the titular protagonist having to restore his name and save face, The First Berserker: Khazan overcomes doubt that there is room for new, great big beasts in the Souls-like space. It may not be the most original experience …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan is a fantastic game that has some of the best bosses of any Soulslike ever created. It&s;s a game that will test patience and demand the utmost attention from the player, or else they&s;ll meet the …"

"Khazan is the perfect example of a game that&s;s more than its individual components. The game does re-use a lot, but the gooey core of the game is so engaging, so fun, that you don&s;t really care."

"The First Berserker: Khazan is a challenging and incredibly rewarding Soulslike with intense action and memorable boss fights."

"If you enjoyed Sekiro&s;s parry-heavy combat and Nioh&s;s mission-based structure, The First Berserker Khazan will likely work for you. Even with few new ideas of its own and often unexciting levels, its build variety and brutal boss fights more than …"

"The game offers intense boss fights, rewarding progression, and a satisfying loop of loot and upgrades. With fluid combat, strategic poise management, and accessible systems, it provides both a tough challenge for veterans and an approachable experience for newcomers. A …"

"With its excellent combat system, complementary mechanics, solid level and enemy design, and engaging story, The First Berserker: Khazan stands out as one of the best action RPGs in recent years. While its heavy inspiration from FromSoftware and Team NINJA’s …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan is greatness from nothingness personified. Neople has done what so many have tried to do in the past. If TFB Khazan is not on your map, then, well, you need a new map. From brutal yet …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan has some of the most balanced defensive and offensive combat systems I’ve experienced in a Soulslike game, as well as some rich progression. However, some frustrating boss mechanics, braindead AI, and puzzling mission structure hold it …"

"Ultimately, The First Berserker: Khazan is a good time. Its aesthetic differentiates it from the plethora of ARPG Souls-likes we&s;ve become used to, and its brilliant boss fights are engaging enough to entice you through levels that start to feel …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan is a fantastic action-RPG, with impeccable combat. Despite some minor issues shortcomings, it&s;s one of the best of the genre."

"I suspect that most fans of the Soulslike genre will have a great time with The First Berserker: Khazan - especially if their primary focus is on the gameplay. It has some thoughtful approaches to easing frustration while maintaining that …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan is a standout title that successfully blends challenging gameplay, stunning visuals, and atmospheric audio to create a compelling experience for fans of the Souls-like genre. While its narrative may lack depth and its linear structure may …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan is a great action game that&s;s not reinventing anything by any means, but is consistently fun to play. The visuals are lovely, the action is a lot of fun thanks to ever-evolving skill trees, and the …"

"The First Beserker: Khazan is a brutal but impressive soulslike that makes pushing through its devastating bosses worth the effort."

"It&s;s easy to write Khazan off as just another Soulslike at a glance, and it would be refreshing to see Neople create its own style and structure instead of just imitating a popular convention. However, Neople went further than most …"

"Neople and Nexon&s;s Soulslike-inspired action RPG set in the DNF universe sadly misses the mark on many of its components with a dull color palette that masks its lovely art style, sluggish combat flow due to its restrictive stamina system, …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan stands out in the crowded Soulsborne-inspired genre by delivering relentless, weighty combat and immersive world-building."

"Neople&s;s The First Berserker: Khazan is a best-in-class."

"Derivative though it most certainly is, The First Berserker: Khazan is still incredibly fun to play because combat is so satisfying. The gothic anime visuals look great, and the game manages to sneak a few new and smart mechanics into …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan from developer Neople is a different and more accessible take on the action role-playing game Souls blueprint. It’s difficult most of the time but brings a good story, great enemies, and a hefty and well-executed backend …"

"The First Berserker: Khazan nails its combat and presentation fundamentals but skimps on the narrative, loot and Khazan himself. Not terrible, but it could have been so much more."

"The First Berserker: Khazan delights with its heavy-hitting combat and unusual approach to character progression"

"The Last Berserker: Khazan (just a terrible name) surprised me with its deep skill tree, brutal finishers and fun combat."

"A fun and memorable soulslike that stands out thanks to its cool innovations and addictive combat system."

"The First Berserker: Khazan is a solid action game that draws inspiration from Souls-like mechanics while incorporating the fast-paced combat and stamina management of titles like Nioh. The result is a battle system that retains the tension of Souls-likes but …"