Phantom Blade Zero Reviews Just Beat Every Soulslike In 2026

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 .