"The First Berserker: Khazan Unveils New Combat Gameplay Trailer"

Neople, a subsidiary of the South Korean gaming titan Nexon, is set to thrill gamers with the launch of their eagerly awaited hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan. Scheduled to hit PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series on March 27, the game promises an intense experience. To give fans a taste of what's to come, the developers have released an eight-minute gameplay trailer that dives deep into the game's intricate combat system.

The gameplay video focuses on three fundamental combat principles: attacking, dodging, and defending. Defense in The First Berserker: Khazan consumes a significant amount of stamina, but the payoff for perfectly timed blocks is substantial. Not only do they reduce stamina drain, but they also minimize the effects of being stunned. On the flip side, dodging requires less stamina but demands impeccable timing and swift reflexes to take full advantage of the invulnerability frames during these evasive maneuvers. Much like other soulslike titles, mastering stamina management is crucial for success in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Running out of stamina sends Khazan into an exhaustion state, rendering him completely vulnerable to enemy attacks. This mechanic can be turned to the player's advantage by depleting the stamina of enemies who have stamina bars, setting them up for devastating blows. For foes without stamina bars, relentless attacks can still chip away at their resilience. These battles test a player's patience, precision in positioning, and timing, though they are somewhat mitigated by the fact that monster stamina does not regenerate over time.