Katana ZERO

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  • Summary: Slice through time to take back what's rightfully yours in a neo-noir, instant-death action platformer.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Hooked Gamers
    May 8, 2019
    95
    Katana Zero is on the short side, but it uses every minute of its 5-6 hour run-time well, packed to the brim with satisfying carnage and a brain-bending narrative. It’s not often that a game so completely blindsides me, entering my radar and winning me over so quickly, and it’s a wonderful feeling when it happens. In fact, my only gripe, and it’s incredibly minor, is that I wish there was just a little bit more of it to love. I have no hesitations about recommending this game for just about everyone.
  2. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 22, 2019
    90
    Stylish action and surprisingly deep storytelling are the two main pillars of an extraordinary action game. Katana ZERO is a must have and probably one of the best game published by the iconic Devolver Digital. It's fun, smart and challenging in the best way possible.
  3. MGG
    Apr 25, 2019
    89
    Katana ZERO is a real success. A cryptic scenario well brought on, very fine gameplay, generous without being frustrating, the visuals are delightful, the soundtrack is funny and everything is magestically orchestrated. It is difficult to blame anything after the baby of Askiisoft, maybe a lack of a Time Attack mode that would match perfectly with the genre.
  4. 4Players.de
    May 13, 2019
    83
    Intense and challenging arcade-action embedded in a great story.
  5. JeuxActu
    May 7, 2019
    80
    If you're not tired of violent Devolver Digital Games in Pixel Art, then Katana Zero ticks all the right boxes to offer a pleasant experience, with a very good OST and a pretty solid gameplay. Even though the game is short, it's low pricing and replay value for speedrunners makes it a nice investment.
  6. DarkStation
    Apr 18, 2019
    80
    Katana Zero is a short but sweet experience that captures the stylistic flair of Hotline Miami mixed with a cyberpunk theme, while making a name for itself with its polished gameplay but without feeling tedious or overstaying its welcome. It’s a title that left me satisfied, but not amazed. Despite a slight lack of challenge and nuance, the game provided a fun, fast-paced experience that kept me hooked from beginning to end.
  7. Attack of the Fanboy
    Apr 18, 2019
    70
    Katana Zero is a fantastic 2D action game, it's a great stealth game, and it has an interesting story and universe. The action is fast, fluid, and will have you coming back for more over and over again. But this is just a taste of what could be.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 142 out of 161
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 161
  3. Negative: 3 out of 161
  1. trs
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Да, это сработаетДа, это сработает
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  2. Hurrikhan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Katana Zero got me hooked from the first few minutes.
    It has an interesting if weird twisted story with multiple endings.
    I would classify    Katana Zero got me hooked from the first few minutes.
    It has an interesting if weird twisted story with multiple endings.
    I would classify the game-play as an action-puzzle where you plan how to finish a screen before following your plan. Multiples tries are often necessary. I find the difficulty to be well balanced.
    I like the well animated pixel art and I find the music to perfectly match the mood.    … Expand
  4. The_D4RknesS
    Jun 29, 2022
    10
    Why hasn't 2 been done yet? what an amazing game i felt like the best ninja when i played this
  5. thedungeoner
    Jan 4, 2021
    9
    Katana zero is a fast-paced action game, and its gameplay is awesome. What you don't know is, Katana ZERO also has an awesome story, brilliantKatana zero is a fast-paced action game, and its gameplay is awesome. What you don't know is, Katana ZERO also has an awesome story, brilliant writing and fun scenes. This game is so fun, and it is definitely worth a try :)… Expand
  6. The_Light
    May 12, 2019
    9
    Katana Zero заставила меня вспомнить HotLine Miami. В игре хороший гемплей, сюжет, но мне не понравилось отсутствие стелса. Были и проблемы сKatana Zero заставила меня вспомнить HotLine Miami. В игре хороший гемплей, сюжет, но мне не понравилось отсутствие стелса. Были и проблемы с управлением, но они совсем не значительны. Очень жду какого-либо продолжения сюжета.… Expand
  7. AkiraChisaka
    May 19, 2022
    8
    The game is a pretty fun game. I would say the best part of the game is the story.

    However, the ending was a bit too open ended for my    The game is a pretty fun game. I would say the best part of the game is the story.

    However, the ending was a bit too open ended for my liking. I prefer ending where more is explained and less things are left vague.

    All in all a pretty good game.    … Expand
  8. poxuyyyy
    Sep 24, 2021
    1
    Непонятная хуйня с кончеными таймингами + я разъебал пробел

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