After comparisons to Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, and Sekiro, Phantom Blade Zero is finally playable – and seems far more inspired by the likes of Ninja Gaiden, with no noticeable stamina meter, and a focus on performing cool combos. GameSpot’s Jess Howard found Phantom Blade Zero to be a blast to play, and much more approachable than Soulslike titles. After comparisons to Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, and Sekiro, Phantom Blade Zero is finally playable – and seems far more inspired by the likes of Ninja Gaiden, with no noticeable stamina meter, and a focus on performing cool combos. GameSpot’s Jess Howard found Phantom Blade Zero to be a blast to play, and much more approachable than Soulslike titles.