Compare The First Berserker: Khazan vs Street Fighter 6

Reviews note an easy mode, summon help, and an arachnophobia toggle, giving players several ways to soften the challenge.

Accessibility was one of the clearest strengths. Modern, Dynamic, and streamlined control options repeatedly made the game feel welcoming without removing competitive depth.

Age appropriateness was supported by the T rating and content-guide details about fighting, mild blood, outfits, smoking, gangs, and alcohol-themed fighting style.

AI behavior was supported by the post-launch V-Rival mode, which simulates real player tactics for practice.

Enemy and combat animations are repeatedly praised as smooth, expressive, and satisfying in motion.

Animation quality was praised through expressive faces, sleek combat animation, and vibrant character movement.

The cel-shaded, hand-drawn-inspired presentation stands out as one of the game’s clearest strengths.

Art direction was praised for neon, graffiti, attitude, and a strong aesthetic identity.

A bleak palette and tense environmental presentation reinforce the revenge story’s grim mood.

Atmosphere was praised for hip-hop tone, old-school arcade feeling, and street-punk energy.

Bosses are widely seen as the highlight—demanding, readable, and memorable—though a few reviews still call out frustrating mechanics.

Technical issues seem limited overall, with one review seeing no glitches and another reporting only a few minor bugs.

Camera impressions are mixed: some found it solid and helpful, while others mention occasional trouble in specific situations.

Khazan and the broader cast are often seen as underdeveloped, with arcs and growth that do not fully capitalize on the setup.

Character development appeared mainly in World Tour's master interactions, bonds, backstories, and character-specific quests.

Multiple reviews singled out the roster as a major strength, describing the lineup as both varied and among the series' best.

Checkpoints placed right before bosses are a major quality-of-life win and sharply reduce runback frustration.

Class balance was supported by comments that the roster was well-balanced and that every character remained viable in some way.

Combat is the game’s defining strength, consistently praised for its speed, depth, and rewarding parry-dodge interplay.

The combat system drew the strongest praise across the review set. Reviewers repeatedly highlighted the Drive Gauge, risk/reward decisions, creativity, and expressive fighting tools as defining strengths.

Community features were praised through Battle Hub's arcade-like social structure, clubs, and sense of community.

Summoned allies can help as distractions, but their AI is often described as unreliable and sometimes wasteful.

Competitive balance was viewed positively overall, especially through roster/system integration and later balance changes, with Drive Rush caveats not treated as game-breaking.

Content variety was a major strength. Reviews repeatedly noted the large amount of modes, offline content, World Tour, Battle Hub, Fighting Ground, and post-launch additions.

Movement and combat inputs are consistently described as smooth, responsive, and precise.

Controls were generally described as responsive across versions, with reviewers noting smooth gamepad play, near-instant response, and consistent combo timing even on older hardware.

The mission-to-boss structure successfully recreates a satisfying soulslike loop even when it feels familiar.

The central loop was described as world-class and easy to enjoy moment to moment, with fights that feel simple to enter but deep enough to keep learning.

Crafting is straightforward and easier to understand than some genre peers, though its full utility opens up a bit later.

One long-play review reports a couple of crashes across roughly 60 hours, suggesting minor but real instability.

Cross-play support was clearly confirmed by reviewers who cited cross-play across platforms.

The difficulty is rewarding for many, but boss balance is one of the most divisive parts of the game.

Difficulty balance was mixed. Core fighting remained rewarding, but World Tour was described both as too easy by one reviewer and frustratingly uneven by others.

DLC value was positive where reviews noted bundled Year 1 and Year 2 fighters or ongoing DLC characters as meaningful additions.

The game had emotional impact for at least one reviewer by reigniting competitive excitement lost after Street Fighter V.

Enemy variety is generally strong, though some later impressions say repetition can creep in over long play sessions.

Enemy variety was praised in World Tour, where different opponent behaviors teach situations like anti-airs, lows, zoning, and unusual enemy types.

Levels and locales are repeatedly described as detailed, attractive, and enjoyable to move through.

Environmental detail was mixed: Metro City could feel lively and bustling, while older hardware reduced background density.

Exploration offers worthwhile secrets and shortcuts, but several reviews still say stages are fairly linear or limited in optional discovery.

Exploration was mostly positive, especially in World Tour's RPG-style spaces and hidden discoveries, though not every area offered full exploration depth.

Faithfulness to franchise was strong, with reviewers saying the game carries the spirit of Street Fighter and was designed for series fans.

Family friendliness was limited but present through casual party-style modes suited to friends or family.

Returning to checkpoints or missions is convenient, and the hub structure makes travel between objectives fairly painless.

Fast travel convenience was supported only after unlocking points through side missions, making early traversal less convenient.

Performance is usually steady, with little to no frame-rate trouble outside occasional rare drops.

Frame rate stability was strong in standard versus combat but uneven in World Tour, handheld, PC, PS4, and Xbox-specific situations mentioned by reviewers.

Even skeptical or genre-weary reviewers say the game is consistently exciting and hard to put down.

Fun factor was very high overall, with reviewers repeatedly describing the game as hard to put down, amazing, endearing, and a great fighting experience.

Reviewers praised the Drive-led mechanics for opening up many tactical options and giving players substantial depth in how they manage pressure, offense, and defense.

Raw fidelity is seen as good rather than best-in-class, with visual appeal driven more by style than technical showmanship.

Graphics quality was generally strong, especially on newer hardware and in fights, though the PS4 and some World Tour areas showed visual compromises.

Grind level was a recurring World Tour drawback, with reviewers mentioning slow style leveling and hours spent grinding stats or unlocks.

The one Steam Deck-focused review says the game is verified and plays very well on the device.

Handheld play suitability was a Switch 2 strength, with reviewers emphasizing portability and playing on the go.

HUD clarity was supported by one review's note that combat information was clear and well telegraphed.

Khazan adds some smart twists, but most reviews still see it as heavily derivative rather than especially original.

Innovation was supported by the Drive System, which one review called one of the series' most interesting developments.

Early bosses and systems can be harsh, and several reviewers say the game teaches its ideas abruptly.

The learning curve remains real because the Drive system has many layers, but training systems and gradual learning hooks make it manageable.

Level design trends positive overall, especially once the game opens up later, though some mission layouts can feel samey.

Live-service support was positive in later reviews, which cited new features, updates, reworks, patches, and ongoing DLC plans.

Load times were split by platform: one PS4 review found loading sluggish, while another review praised quick load times and fast rematches.

Loot is plentiful but generally manageable, with enough gear and sets to support build tinkering without becoming overwhelming.

Gear and loot were a weaker point in one review, which found desirable apparel sparse despite the broader customization systems.

Supplemental tools like the relationship map help flesh out the setting and backstory for players who want more context.

Mission maps and shortcut-heavy layouts are helpful, but backtracking and mission-reset behavior can be clunky.

Map and navigation design was mixed, with fast travel unlocks helping but some fixed-camera or navigation limitations still noted.

Matchmaking quality was supported by fast rematches and smooth online flow in the PC Gamer review.

Microtransaction impact was one of the main caveats, with several reviews calling out battle passes, premium currency, or aggressive cosmetic monetization.

Mission design was mixed: some missions smartly teach mechanics, but other story missions were described as repetitive and bloated.

Mission variety was supported by the presence of fun minigames and side activities that break up World Tour's standard fights.

Monetization fairness was a concern. Reviewers disliked premium currency and battle passes, though one review noted avatar purchases were cosmetic and not pay-to-win.

Multiplayer design was praised through the online arcade/Battle Hub structure and the overall set of online modes.

The revenge premise and setting are engaging enough to keep players moving, but the story rarely matches the strength of the gameplay.

Narrative quality was mixed to weak. Reviewers enjoyed the silliness and setup in places, but several called World Tour's story weak, dull, shallow, or not especially good.

Tutorials help, but the opening hours and early bosses do not always showcase or teach the game cleanly.

The onboarding experience was praised for welcoming newcomers, lowering intimidation, and helping players improve through controls, tutorials, and World Tour structure.

Online stability was mostly praised, with multiple reviewers citing excellent netcode, smooth sessions, and few connection issues, though PS4 Battle Hub play was weaker.

The open-world structure was praised as ambitious and unusually substantial for a fighting game, with several reviewers comparing it to a Yakuza-like RPG or semi-open campaign.

Pacing drew criticism where World Tour quests and day-night transitions were viewed as padding that slowed progress.

Across platforms, reviewers frequently describe performance as polished, stable, and well-optimized.

Performance optimization varied by mode and platform. Standard matches were often smooth, but World Tour and PS4/Switch-specific situations showed drops or chugging.

Platform-specific feature support was mixed: Switch 2 touch, motion, and portable features were noted, while exclusive modes and PS4 compromises limited enthusiasm.

Platforming inside World Tour was called weak, with one review specifically criticizing it as awful rather than a strength of the mode.

Reviews consistently present Khazan as a notably polished release with strong presentation and solid overall finish.

Lacrima rewards, skill growth, and multiple advancement layers make repeated attempts feel productive instead of wasted.

Progression was mixed because unlocks and character-style growth could feel too slow despite the appeal of learning new moves.

Khazan’s setup is strong, but some reviewers still find him flat or emotionally distant as a lead.

Quest design was criticized for simple fetch-style tasks and backtracking, even though the broader World Tour structure had appeal.

Replay value is decent thanks to NG+, weapon differences, and build experimentation, though customization limits cap long-term variety.

Replay value was repeatedly supported by ranked grinding, long-term play, post-launch updates, and comments that the game can support short or very long engagement.

Autosaving appears dependable, with one reviewer specifically noting that crashes did not cost meaningful progress.

Seasonal content quality was supported by added characters, stages, Battle Hub events, and gameplay features after launch.

Supporting characters are often described as underused or too slight to leave much of an impression.

Weapon-specific trees are a major strength, offering meaningful abilities, combos, and build direction.

The skill tree adds RPG-style stat growth, though the evidence focused more on its presence than on exceptional depth.

Social features were mixed-positive. Battle Hub was often praised as welcoming or arcade-like, though one Switch 2 review found it empty and one PS4 review saw pop-in.

Weapon impacts, combat audio, and environmental sound all earn strong praise for adding weight to fights.

Sound design was praised for shouts, screams, impacts, and crunchy fight feedback that reinforced presentation.

The soundtrack is well-liked and effective at supporting bosses and dramatic moments.

The soundtrack supported the game's energy and helped create intense fights.

The tutorials are clear, helpful, and generally unobtrusive.

Tutorial quality was very strong, with reviews praising training tools, character guides, combo trials, mechanic lessons, and modes that teach fundamentals through play.

Gear and character upgrades are broad and useful, though some reviewers note they come online a bit later than ideal.

Reference tools like the compendium and encyclopedia make systems easier to parse and support experimentation.

User interface design was a weakness in some modes, with reviewers calling menus hard to navigate or abstruse.

Reviews that address price directly frame the game as worth buying at full cost.

Value for money was strong due to content volume, quality, and reviewer statements that the game is worth its price.

Combat and boss effects are repeatedly highlighted as a good match for the game’s stylized presentation.

Visual effects quality was a clear strength, especially the graffiti-like Drive Impact effects, paint splashes, and spectacular fight visuals.

Voice acting is a consistent positive, with several reviews singling it out as strong or believable.

Voice acting and commentary received positive mention through the real-time commentary feature, which made matches feel like tournament broadcasts.

The DNF setting, factions, and supernatural backdrop help the world feel broader than the revenge plot alone.

World-building was supported through Metro City, franchise references, and an over-the-top campaign tone rooted in Street Fighter and Final Fight history.

World interactivity was supported by the ability to challenge NPCs directly in the map, helping World Tour feel more reactive than a static story mode.

Writing impressions are mixed, landing between entertainingly edgy and formulaic.

Writing quality was criticized in World Tour by one reviewer who called the story nonsense, separating the goofy charm from stronger narrative writing.