游民星空
Blade of the Phantom: Teleportation Requires Rare Item, Director Explains Design
Summary
In a recent interview, producer Liang Qiwei revealed that Blade of the Phantom, despite having a map and bonfire-like checkpoints, deliberately limits fast travel. Teleporting between bonfires consumes a special item called 'Pass-Through Talisman,' which is scarce in the wild and cannot be bought in shops, potentially forcing players to hoard quests and teleport in batches. Liang explained that this design aims to control pacing, avoiding the 'to-do list' UI-heavy experience of open-world games late-game, while reducing the stress of pure Souls-like backtracking. He hopes to strike a balance between convenience and immersion, encouraging players to explore real environments and encounter unexpected content. Later, Liang clarified that teleporting between bonfires does not require the talisman, though specifics remain unclear. The game launches on October 29 for PC and PS5, with pre-orders ongoing. This design has sparked discussions about resource management and game pacing, showcasing a unique attempt to blend open-world and Souls-like experiences in a Chinese wuxia action game.
Games mentioned
- Open 影之刃零 timeline · Heat 99
Related on-site stories
- Streamer Beats Phantom Blade Zero Boss Blindfolded, Shifts from Criticism to Praise
Bilibili creator 'Tongzijun Dawang' released a video beating Phantom Blade Zero boss 'Three-Faced Puppet' blindfolded,…
游民星空 - Bilibili Official Account Posts No-Hit Boss Kill on Phantom Blade Zero Launch Day
On October 29, Phantom Blade Zero, the wuxia action game developed by S-GAME with Donnie Yen providing motion capture f…
游民星空 - Foreign Media Preview Six Hours of Phantom Blade Zero; Overseas Players Call It a GOTY Contender
A foreign media editor was invited to Shanghai for a six-hour closed-door hands-on preview of Phantom Blade Zero, playi…
游民星空 - Phantom Blade Zero Adds Boss Phase Checkpoints, No Full Restarts After Death
Phantom Blade Zero, the action game from Chinese studio S-Game, has revealed more combat details through in-depth hands…
游民星空 - No One at Studio Has Beaten Blade Zero's 'Sixty-Six Days' Mode Without Dying, Producer Says
Japanese outlet 4Gamer recently interviewed Soulframe, producer of Phantom Blade Zero, about the game's highest difficu…
游民星空 - October New Game Lineup Revealed: 28 Titles Dated Including Sword Heroes World 4, Phantom Blade Zero, and Neon Abyss 2
According to an incomplete tally by Tuoluo, 28 new games are expected to launch in October, with another 10 titles open…
游戏陀螺