Neople, a subsidiary of the renowned South Korean gaming giant Nexon, is set to launch its eagerly awaited hardcore RPG slasher, The First Berserker: Khazan, across PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series platforms. Mark your calendars for the release date on March 27. To build anticipation, the developers have unveiled an eight-minute gameplay trailer that dives deep into the game's intricate combat system.

The trailer highlights the three core principles of combat in The First Berserker: Khazan: attacking, dodging, and defending. Players need to master these elements to excel in the game. Defense, while consuming more stamina than dodging, rewards perfectly timed blocks by reducing stamina drain and minimizing stun effects. On the flip side, dodging uses less stamina but demands precise timing and quick reflexes to fully benefit from the invulnerability frames during evasive maneuvers. Much like other soulslike games, mastering stamina management is key to success in The First Berserker: Khazan.

Should Khazan's stamina be depleted, he enters an exhaustion state, rendering him completely vulnerable to enemy attacks. This mechanic adds a strategic layer, as players can exploit it to deplete enemies' stamina before landing devastating blows. Even against foes without visible stamina bars, relentless attacks can gradually erode their resilience. These battles require patience, precise positioning, and impeccable timing, though they are balanced by the fact that monster stamina does not regenerate over time.