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Phantom Blade Zero praised as GOTY contender with unique 66‑day life limit

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Steam calls Phantom Blade Zero a Game of the Year contender, noting its combat looks as good as it feels . Steam notes the game is not a Soulslike, explaining its combat is inspired by wuxia storytelling traditions and a supernatural martial arts world that traces back to the director's earlier title Rainblood: Town of Death . The review explains that the protagonist, Soul, has only 66 days to live, with in‑game time advancing only after specific story beats, and that a hardcore mode will delete progress after 66 deaths .

Why it matters. The limited‑time mechanic creates high stakes for players, especially those who choose the hardcore mode, as they risk losing dozens of hours of progress .

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