Berserker: Khazan Gameplay Trailer Unveiled

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 captivating glimpse into the game's intricate and demanding combat system.

The trailer highlights three fundamental pillars of battle: attacking, dodging, and defending. Defense, while consuming more stamina than dodging, offers significant advantages. Perfectly timed blocks not only reduce stamina drain but also mitigate stun effects. Dodging, requiring precise timing and reflexes, utilizes less stamina but provides crucial invulnerability frames during evasive maneuvers. As with many souls-like titles, masterful stamina management is paramount to success in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Depleting Khazan's stamina leaves him completely vulnerable. This mechanic, however, is a double-edged sword; players can exploit enemy stamina bars, weakening foes before unleashing devastating attacks. Even enemies lacking stamina bars can be overcome through persistent, strategic assaults. These encounters demand patience, precise positioning, and impeccable timing, balanced by the fact that enemy stamina does not regenerate.