Phantom Blade Zero Reviews Just Beat Every Soulslike In 2026
Phantom Blade Zero reviews put the Wuxia-inspired action game from S-Game in pole position as one of Metacritic's best-rated 2026 games.
Phantom Blade Zero reviews put the Wuxia-inspired action game from S-Game in pole position as one of Metacritic's best-rated 2026 games.
The short version
- 2026 officially has a new highest-rated game of the year.
- Reviews are in for Phantom Blade Zero , the Wuxia-inspired action game from S-Game, and they've solidified it as one of the best-reviewed games of 2026 — a feat that could help its chances at scoring a nomination for the 2026 Game Awards in December.
- As of this writing, Phantom Blade Zero is currently sitting at an 88 on Metacritic , which puts it ahead of other glossy action games from 2026 (basically: GOTY bait), like Control Resonant , 007 First Light , and Saros .
What happened
Though it's still trailing the year's high-octane racing games, Star Wars Galactic Racer (tied at 88) and Forza Horizon 6 (solidly at an impressive 90). Here's what the critics have to say about Phantom Blade Zero .
Why it matters
No buying, no commitment — just saving for later.
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