Phantom Blade Zero composer reveals why his music is ‘offensive’ in China

The lion, the blade and the Phantom (S-Game)

GameCentral speaks with composer Caisheng Bo about breaking away from Chinese tradition with Phantom Blade Zero, why he won’t return for a sequel, and the country’s console boom. 

Phantom Blade Zero is a dizzying action game in many ways, between its kinetic boss fights, kung fu inspirations, and vast array of weapons, but one of the most distinctive aspects of its design is the chaotic soundtrack. 

Developer S-Game may have created a wuxia action role-player, but the music draws from both Chinese and Western influences, with blasts of metal, dance, and hip hop. This electric melting pot is best showcased in the boss fight...