The First Berserker: Khazan is an action role-playing game in the spirit of the games in the series Dark souls. The title is a reference to the Berserk manga and anime, and the developers were actually inspired by the work of Kentaro Miura. Furthermore, Khazan’s action takes place in-universe Dungeon fighter online. At Tokyo Game Show 2024, our editor-in-chief Rodion Ilyin spoke with Hagino, the project’s technical director, to understand the details. Unfortunately, the developer was in a hurry and the interview session turned out to be short (in addition, the developer communicated through a translator, which also slowed down the process), but we still managed to get something out of it.
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VG times: Tell us about the game. What is it about?
Hagino: The original Dungeon Fighter, which The First Berserker: Khazan is related to, is quite popular in South Korea and China. But this time we also want to attract Western players. There is a demand for projects in the spirit Dark Souls, so we decided to bring the Dungeon Fighter universe into a hardcore action RPG format with our own unique style.
VG times: What features does your game have? Why should we buy it?
Hagino: The developers of Neople think Dungeon Fighter is a great game, this is their first online action game. We have worked on this project for a long time and are proud of the result. The team gained the necessary experience while working on Dungeon Fighter Online. We really enjoy creating intense action scenes. We want to make Khazan more challenging than other games in the genre, but at the same time maintain a unique style. The images in it are created by displaying pre-drawn cartoon models. We are confident that players will be able to get a unique gaming experience from The First Berserker.
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VG times: How was the main character chosen for your game?
Hagino: Khazan is the most important character in the Dungeon Fighter universe. The players fell in love with him (like Geralt in the trilogy “The Witcher” – ca. VGTimes). That’s why he turned out to be the perfect choice to play the main character of The First Berserker.
VG times: The name of the main character is very interesting. What does it mean? Tell us about the plot of the game.
Hagino: Khazan is a hero of his time. He defeated the dragon Hizmar and saved the empire, but was betrayed by the monarch. From this moment his adventure begins. Khazan must discover the truth about what happened. He will encounter countless challenges along the way.
That’s all, we can draw the main conclusion that in The First Berserker: Khazan you can expect stunning, soulful gameplay that will shake the soul out of you and force you to hone your fighting skills to the point of automatism. If such masochism is close to your heart, mark the game in your calendar – if you already bought it before 2025, of course.
What do you think of The First Berserker: Khazan? Maybe you’ve played Dungeon Fighter Online and are already familiar with the universe? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The interview was conducted by Rodion Ilyin.
Source: VG Times
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