Phantom Blade Zero Gets a 6/10 from Eurogamer, and Fans Are Furious

Eurogamer handed Phantom Blade Zero a 60, the lowest score on Metacritic so far, and players are comparing it to how the outlet treated Black Myth: Wukong.

Eurogamer just dropped its review of Phantom Blade Zero, and the score is turning heads for all the wrong reasons: a 60. That's the lowest mark the game has received on Metacritic so far, and the player community is not taking it quietly.

If you've been following the discourse around big action games, you probably saw this coming. One commenter cut straight to the point: "Let me guess, was it missing more DEI or LGBT content??? They did this to Wukong, and now they're doing it to Phantom Blade Zero." Whether or not you agree with that take, it's the vibe dominating the comment sections right now.

Others went digging through Eurogamer's review history and came back with receipts. They point out the outlet has handed out three-star ratings to the likes of Marvel's Wolverine, Control, Final Fantasy: Resonance, and Castlevania. One player summed it up with a laugh: "Eurogamer always messes everything up hahaha, giving most games a 60 like they're all garbage." Another was less diplomatic: "These bastards don't understand games at all, a bunch of idiots."

But the most interesting reaction might be the Wukong comparison. "They tore Wukong to shreds, and that game ended up being one of the most fun experiences I've ever had," one fan wrote. "So now I know Phantom Blade Zero is a must-buy." It's a familiar pattern at this point: a low score from a major outlet turning into a badge of honor for players who were already sold.

To be fair, the comment section isn't a total pile-on. One voice of reason pushed back: "People are attacking a outlet's opinion on a game they haven't even played? Why does a different opinion surprise them so much?" It's a fair question, and a reminder that reviews are just one person's take at the end of the day.

Here's the context that matters: Phantom Blade Zero currently sits at an 88 average on Metacritic. That's a strong score by any measure, and Eurogamer's 60 is very much the outlier. Whether it drags down the game's final reputation will depend on more reviews rolling in and, more importantly, what players actually think when they get their hands on it.

The game launches on October 29 for PS5 and PC. So the real verdict is only a few weeks away. Are you picking it up day one, or waiting for the dust to settle? Let us know in the comments.