The First Berserker: Khazan

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
Buy Now
Buy on
  1. ZTGD
    Apr 2, 2025
    70
    The boss fights were a real highlight, it’s a shame the narrative didn’t shine as brightly; but if you are a fan of Dungeon Fighter Online you may enjoy it more than a noob like me.
  2. Digital Trends
    Mar 24, 2025
    70
    The First Berserker: Khazan will frustrate you to no end, but it's still worth its weight in broken controllers.
  3. But Why Tho?
    Mar 24, 2025
    70
    There is plenty to enjoy about The First Berserker: Khazan, but it requires you to commit to overcoming its challenges in a way most other games do not.
  5. Gamereactor UK
    Mar 24, 2025
    60
    On the one hand, there's a simple charm in this and all the elements, however unoriginal, work just fine. But Khazan's journey also feels very monotonous. Despite the new elements that are introduced during the game, it feels mostly without finesse and never anything more than just okay. Now, The First Berserker: Khazan does capture the very essence of an action role-playing game and doesn't try to be much more than that. For me it's a bit too simple but if that's what you're looking for and have been longing for, there are definitely reasons to give it a chance.
This publication does not provide a score for their reviews.
This publication has not posted a final review score yet.
These unscored reviews do not factor into the Metascore calculation.

In Progress & Unscored

?
  1. Xboxygen
    Mar 24, 2025
    The First Berserker Khazan is an ambitious and absolutely charming souls-like game with its dark universe and rich gameplay. Its dynamic combat system, combining mechanics from hack'n slash and RPG, offers a dense and varied experience. Unfortunately, clumsy narration and poorly balanced difficulty tarnish the whole picture. While the confrontations are demanding and rewarding at the beginning, frustrating peaks of difficulty, especially against the main bosses, end up detracting from the enjoyment of the game. Despite a solid foundation and undeniable potential, the title struggles to maintain its interest over time, leaving a mixed impression of challenge, frustration and weariness.