How the Inspiration Appears
S-GAME connects the influence to fast steel-on-steel action, martial arts, machinery, and its Kungfupunk identity. The Steam description also says Unreal Engine 5 and motion capture help translate authentic techniques and film choreography into modern game design.
What the Claim Does Not Mean
Inspiration is not proof that every move reproduces a specific film scene or that the game's world is historically literal. Phantom Blade Zero combines wuxia, dark fantasy, machinery, occult elements, and its own fictional setting. The best comparison is artistic and choreographic, not a claim of direct adaptation.
Source and Update Rule
This answer is based on the official Steam description. It will be updated if the retail build or an official announcement changes the wording.