The Berserker: Khazan Launches to Mixed Reviews Highlighting Combat and Aesthetic Strengths

The Dungeon Fighter Online prequel impresses with challenging boss fights and cel-shaded visuals but faces criticism for its story, loot system, and mission design.

The First Berserker: Khazan, a Soulslike action RPG, serves as a prequel to Dungeon Fighter Online, exploring General Khazan's quest for revenge after being framed for treason.
Critics praise the game's combat system, which blends parrying, dodging, and counterattacks, drawing inspiration from titles like Sekiro and Nioh.
The cel-shaded anime-inspired art style is widely appreciated for bringing vibrant visuals to the dark fantasy genre.
Reviewers highlight the game's challenging boss fights as a major strength, though some mechanics, like inconsistent parries, add frustration.
Key criticisms include a predictable story, an overly complex loot system, and a mission structure that resets progress, hindering exploration.