Khazan the First Berserker is the newest sensation in the world of computer games. The gameplay is intense, creative, and intricate, which is the kind that any good RPG fan will kill for. I am one of the loyal fans who are still fighting the Khazan battles and unraveling the plethora of information hidden therein, and i must confess that the game is a lot of fun and the game world is very appealing.
A New Contender in the Soulslike Arena
Neople has been the developer of The First Berserker: Khazan, which is also a project by Nexon. A high difficulty action RPG replacing the strict mmorpg elements of Dungeon Fighter Online. The story follows General Khazan who has been dishonored and thirsts for revenge, in this campaign set in an era of great danger, and numerous intricate stories. The way the characters move is very aggressive and precise, employing such gameplay mechanics as sidesteps or parries. The way the system works is by introducing a unique blocking bar that enables assertiveness within fights without making them very short.
Public Reactions and Average Scores
Ever since its arrival on the market on 27th March 2025, Khazan has been able to attract a lot of attention. Despite facing stiff competition, even Elden Ring is behind references in terms of user ratings as shown in the rating on the distribution platform Steam, Very Positive 93%. A game’s difficulty receives positive feedback. It is especially noted in MeriStation that it is the best since Sekiro. Some users found areas for improvement, such as enhancement of the level design, but the general opinion was that Khazan surpasses expectations in the new Souls-like games.
Commercial Success and Player Engagement Concerns
Although the exact financial position of the game has not been clarified, Khazan is exhibiting commercial viability due to its significant sales as well as the on-ground activities by the players. Some 24,000 people were logged onto the game on Steam at the same time.
Neople has no intention of releasing the game without supporting it with new content and fixes baesd on the player’s feedback. The first pogam has plenty of interviews in which developers states that they want to create a true artsy action rpg rather than some classical soulslike with different battles. Thus they also thinking of ways of including an easy mode which they feel would help player access the game comfortably without struggle.
Resources for Mastering Khazan
For players seeking guidance, several resources are available:
IGN’s Basic Battle Guide: An official video detailing combat mechanics, including guarding, attacking, and skill usage.IGN
IGN’s Boss Guides: Comprehensive strategies for defeating the game’s challenging bosses.The Gamer
Steam Community Discussions: Player-shared tips and experiences that can offer valuable insights
A New Entry in the Default Universe
Khazan is placed eight centuries before the events of Dungeon Fighter Online, and therefore introduces further details about the world creation of Neople’s most successful action RPG . Even if someone has yet to play the game, the story is still easy to understand as it meaningfully is a tale of intrigue and sorrow.
Final Words
After investing some of my time into The First Berserker: Khazan, it becomes easy for me to acknowledge its position on the list of the best gaming releases of year 2025. Because of its combat mechanics and presentation among other things, it will also hold appeal for people who like this type of games. When it comes to the cinematic graphics, I am close to calling it nothing than masterclass. If players fancy difficult games or their very background precludes high difficulty settings, Khazan can provide the former without a doubt still achieve the latter.
Sources & Useful Links
IGN – Basic Battle Guide Video
https://www.ign.com/videos/the-first-berserker-khazan-official-basic-battle-guide-videoIGN – Boss Guides
https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-first-berserker-khazan/Boss_GuidesSteam Community Discussion Thread
https://steamcommunity.com/app/2680010/discussions/0/510695968495142037GamingBolt – Easy Mode Testing Announcement
https://gamingbolt.com/the-first-berserker-khazan-developer-is-testing-an-easy-modeNAG – First Impressions of the Demo
https://www.nag.co.za/2025/01/30/first-impressions-the-first-berserker-khazan-demo- Fextralife – Developer Interview
https://fextralife.com/the-first-berserker-khazan-exclusive-interview-with-developers
If you are still hesitant, here is a link to watch the first 15 minutes of gameplay