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

The trailer highlights three fundamental combat pillars: attacking, dodging, and defending. Defense, while effective, consumes significantly more stamina than dodging. However, perfectly timed blocks not only reduce stamina expenditure but also mitigate stun effects. Dodging, conversely, is less stamina-intensive but demands precise timing and quick reflexes to fully utilize its invulnerability frames. As with many soulslike titles, mastering stamina management is crucial 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 exhausted before unleashing devastating attacks. Those without stamina bars still succumb to persistent pressure, demanding patience, precise positioning, and impeccable timing from the player. A key element of the game's balance is that monster stamina does not regenerate.