Pre-release Review Ahead of Official Launch on the 28th,
“SEOUL, Yonhap News – Reporter Kim Juhwan: Nexon aims to introduce ‘Dungeon Fighter’ to the Western market through ‘First Berserker: Kazan’, a hardcore action role-playing game (RPG) for PC and console developed by its subsidiary Neople.”,
“‘Kazan’, which is set for an official release on the 28th, carries a clear mission.”,
“The goal is to extend the world of the long-running PC online game ‘Dungeon Fighter’, celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, into the popular Souls-like action genre on console platforms. Additionally, it seeks recognition for its development capabilities in the global market, including the North American and European markets which it had not previously targeted.”,
Rich Content Featuring 16 Unique Bosses… Engaging Combat Mechanics,
“As expected from Neople, known as a ‘master of action’, ‘Kazan’s’ action mechanics are solid and well-executed.”,
“The three types of weapons—sword and axe, greatsword, and spear—each offer distinctly different gameplay styles and skill trees, giving a fresh experience when switching weapons.”,
“The combat system is reminiscent of games like ‘Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’ or ‘Lies of P’, where players block attacks with ‘perfect guards’ without taking damage and break the opponent’s posture to land powerful hits.”,
Falling Immersion Due to Story and Recycle of Stages,
“‘Kazan’ shows several inadequacies in delivering the narrative of a single-player action game.”,
“The story revolves around General Kazan, who, having been labeled a traitor, falls from grace and teams up with the spectral ‘Blade Phantom’ from the underworld for revenge.”,
“Despite its weaknesses, ‘Kazan’ stands out as a well-crafted action game, appealing to existing ‘Dungeon Fighter’ fans and Souls-like game enthusiasts.”,
“Neople mentioned in a recent interview that they plan to introduce new content by continuously monitoring user feedback post-launch.”,
“‘Kazan’s’ performance post-launch, along with ‘Mabinogi Mobile’, which is set to release later this month, will serve as a critical test for Nexon’s ‘vertical expansion’ strategy.”