Nexon and Neople has published a new video with a detailed analysis of the content that will appear in the release version of the Soulslik-Examin-first Berserker: Khazan. In the video published on the official YouTube channel, the creative director of the project Lee Junho and the art director Lee Gyuchhol talked about the key features of the game, changes after demo, and what to expect the players in the full version.
The plot of First Berserker: Kazan takes place in the alternative version of the Dungeon & Fighter universe and tells of the legendary General Hazan, the first owner of a demonic sword. Having survived the years of torture and exile, he turns out to be drawn into a snow storm, almost standing his life. Waking up after the disaster, the hero goes in search of the truth hiding behind his fall, and begins his way of revenge, gradually turning into an emergency fighting force. At the beginning of the game, the character finds himself in an extremely disadvantage and is forced to count on caution and accurate blows. However, as the plot develops and obtain new skills, the style of battle changes, becoming more aggressive and dynamic. This gradual transition, according to the developers, was created to ensure that the players feel the growth of Hadzan strength not only through characteristics, but also through the battle mechanics.
In addition to the combat system, a visual style plays an important role in the formation of the atmosphere. The team decided to preserve the traditional comic aesthetics Dungeon & Fighter, complementing it with new artistic solutions. Lee Gyuchhol noted that the play style does not strive for photorealism, but instead focuses on artistic expressiveness, allowing the players to plunge deeper into the history of Hazan.
The full version of The First Berserker: Khazan will offer much more content compared to the “demo”. There will be many new locations in the game, including the “Border of the Void” zone, accessible after the completion of the second plot task. There, players are waiting for additional tests, including special side missions with special conditions. Among the awards for their implementation are the “phantom system”, which allows you to call on phantoms with different characteristics for help in battles. In addition, new versions of opponents with changed attacks and patterns of behavior will appear in the game.
They also talked about the equipment system in The First Berserker: Khazan. In the game, sets of objects that endow the character with special abilities related to the theme of specific bosses will be available. For example, a kit, obtained after winning the enemy named Bolbaino, will allow Hazan’s weapons to accumulate fire energy after successful blocks. Also in the game you can meet Danzhin, a familiar character from Dungeon & Fighter, who will offer special trials related to the search for hidden awards.
Among the new mechanics, it is also worth noting the Hazan Memoirs system. It will allow you to collect information about the character and his environment, as well as open cinematic scenes. The accumulated data will give access to bonuses that enhance the hero’s combat abilities. In addition, depending on the solutions of the player, the final battles may change, offering alternative endings.
The developers emphasized that when creating the full version, they actively took into account the reviews of players left in Reddit, Discord and YouTube. The progress system, the complexity balance and the award system were finalized taking into account the wishes of users. Visiting the reflection of the falling objects and the work of the game was made. Neople also assured that she plans to continue to collect feedback and improve the project even after the release.
On the day of the release of The First Berserker: Khazan, a special event is launched related to the original Dungeon & Fighter universe. Players Dungeon Fighter Online and Dungeon & Fighter Mobile will be able to get thematic awards, including a unique title and memorable objects.
At the end of the video, the creative director Lee Junho noted that the developer team made maximum efforts to create a deep and worked out action game. He expressed the hope that the players will appreciate the first berserker: Khazan and enjoy its passage.
