New Gameplay Trailer for The First Berserker: Khazan Highlights Combat Mechanics

Neople, a Nexon subsidiary, is poised to unleash its highly anticipated hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan, onto PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on March 27th. A recently released eight-minute gameplay trailer offers a glimpse into the game's intricate and demanding combat system.

The trailer highlights three fundamental pillars of battle: attack, dodge, and defend. While defending consumes significantly more stamina than dodging, perfectly timed blocks not only lessen stamina drain but also mitigate stun effects. Dodging, conversely, is more stamina-efficient but demands precise timing and quick reflexes to fully utilize its invulnerability frames. As with many soulslike titles, masterful stamina management is key to success in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Depleting Khazan's stamina leaves him completely vulnerable, a risk-reward mechanic mirrored in enemy encounters. Enemies with stamina bars can be strategically weakened by depleting their stamina before unleashing powerful attacks. Even enemies lacking stamina bars will eventually succumb to persistent, well-timed attacks. These battles require patience, precise positioning, and impeccable timing, balanced by the fact that enemy stamina does not regenerate.