Phantom Blade Zero Director Explains How Its Drunken Sword Makes Characters Stronger as They Get Drunker

Phantom Blade Zero is introducing a distinctive weapon system that encourages players to experiment with different fighting styles. Among its 30 weapon types, the Drunken Sword stands out for a particularly unusual mechanic. According to S-Game CEO and game director Soulframe, the character becomes stronger as they get drunker, making intoxication an integral part of the weapon’s combat identity. In an interview with South Korean gaming outlet Inven Global, Soulframe discussed how the developers designed weapons to offer different mechanics…