Phantom Blade Zero Reviews Just Beat Every Soulslike In 2026

By Ari Notis · Polygon · Monday, 26 October 2026 at 00:56 (1h ago) · Original article ↗

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.

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