Katana ZERO

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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 720 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 641 out of 720
  2. Mixed: 61 out of 720
  3. Negative: 18 out of 720

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  1. fivefeetunder
    Jan 30, 2020
    9
    What a game! Brings back memories of Hotline Miami but with very high level of polish
  2. felipguilera10
    Feb 16, 2020
    9
    Juego sencillamente BRUTAL. Juego muy corto (entre 6 y 8 horas de duración), pero increíblemente adictivo. Jugabilidad sencilla, pero con una buena dificultad, historia increíble que te marca desde el principio hasta el final, personajes increíblemente carismáticos. Sencillamente JUEGUENLO y disfruten de esta obra maestra. El único punto negativo es el final, que queda muy abierto.Juego sencillamente BRUTAL. Juego muy corto (entre 6 y 8 horas de duración), pero increíblemente adictivo. Jugabilidad sencilla, pero con una buena dificultad, historia increíble que te marca desde el principio hasta el final, personajes increíblemente carismáticos. Sencillamente JUEGUENLO y disfruten de esta obra maestra. El único punto negativo es el final, que queda muy abierto. Esperando con mucha impaciencia la segunda parte.… Expand
  3. TheAnxiousChubb
    Jul 3, 2020
    9
    great style,good story,very interesting gameplay mechanics the only con is that the movements felt sluggish and frustrating in some situations that requires quick reflex
  4. mani4c
    Jul 20, 2020
    9
    Лучшая в своем роде инди игр за последнее время, есть только один минус, игра довольно короткая
  5. NaweBoy
    Jun 8, 2020
    9
    Katana ZERO - это невероятно. Музыка, ураганный геймплей, красивая пиксельная графика. Но, почему я поставил этой игре 9/10: Она очень короткая. Её можно пройти за 4 часа или даже меньше. Хотелось бы больше. С нетерпением жду сиквелKatana ZERO - это невероятно. Музыка, ураганный геймплей, красивая пиксельная графика. Но, почему я поставил этой игре 9/10: Она очень короткая. Её можно пройти за 4 часа или даже меньше. Хотелось бы больше. С нетерпением жду сиквел
  6. AllanWake
    Jul 28, 2021
    9
    Excelente em todos os aspectos técnicos, gameplay muito divertida e bem variada com bastante rejogabilidade. A história é muito boa, porém confusa e acho que poderia ter algumas fases a mais, tirando isso é um excelente jogo que roda em qualquer máquina e com um preço muito acessível.
  7. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
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  8. schatwal96
    Jan 25, 2021
    9
    This game is a masterclass in combat. Imagine Celeste, but the fluidity of its platforming with combat. everything is perfect in this game, except some small mechanics, and throwing AI. The soundtrack is practically flawless and is so fun to listen to. There isn't much enemy variety, but it's an indie game, and it doesn't affect the gameplay. A must-play for anyone wanting a hard, but fastThis game is a masterclass in combat. Imagine Celeste, but the fluidity of its platforming with combat. everything is perfect in this game, except some small mechanics, and throwing AI. The soundtrack is practically flawless and is so fun to listen to. There isn't much enemy variety, but it's an indie game, and it doesn't affect the gameplay. A must-play for anyone wanting a hard, but fast game, and perfect for people who like celeste, ghost runner, and souls likes.… Expand
  9. VadersFist
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    Великолепный ураганный боевик, в котором нет ничего лишнего, а сама игра заканчивается до того, как успеет надоесть.

    Игра получилась хороша во всём. Здесь есть и интригующий сюжет (не уровня Оскара, но следить не скучно), и отточенная игровая механика, и отличный визуал, наполненный деталями. Обязательно сыграйте, вы должны увидеть сами пиксель-артовые анимации, поучаствовать в    Великолепный ураганный боевик, в котором нет ничего лишнего, а сама игра заканчивается до того, как успеет надоесть.

    Игра получилась хороша во всём. Здесь есть и интригующий сюжет (не уровня Оскара, но следить не скучно), и отточенная игровая механика, и отличный визуал, наполненный деталями.

    Обязательно сыграйте, вы должны увидеть сами пиксель-артовые анимации, поучаствовать в интересных диалогах и ощутить тактильное удовольствие от управление персонажем и его оружием.    … Expand
  10. Javierquintal
    Aug 1, 2020
    9
    El juego esta hermoso cuyo giro de tuerca no se veia venir pero a su vez no sale dw la nada, a pesar de ser muy corto es muy bueno y ademas entretenido, espero con todo mi ser la conclusion de este buen juego.
  11. ratoboi
    Oct 17, 2020
    9
    This game is art it tells a beautiful story. The soundtrack is so good comparable doom. The gameplay is really good. the only problem I have whit it is its difficulty it can be pretty annoying but that was for me. other than that amazing absolutely amazing. everything is amazing except difficulty.
  12. Rubbish
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    Fast paced action with satisfying combat as well as fun dialoge and a unique and interesting story. Every time i thought the game play might be starting to get repititive they would introduce a new element or level type that kept it fun and challenging. Its not super long and/or big but the price is fair for the quality especially on sale.
    The music and art are also both fantastic.
  13. 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, brilliant writing and fun scenes. This game is so fun, and it is definitely worth a try :)
  14. yxtsama
    Jan 19, 2022
    9
    The gameplay is really fun and cool looking, fast, and cool-looking. The story was also very good in my opinion.
    İt's not a long game but nothing you do feels unnecessary, it never gets boring.
    I recommend you to play it
  15. AliB2020
    Apr 30, 2021
    9
    Such a fantastic game which bounded with a fantastic story line. Nice game play and nice sound tracks. I really enjoyed it
  16. gab_izidio
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Katana ZERO - 9.4 / 10 - {highly recommend}
    The game is [Challenging, Unique, Engaging, Artistic]
    => Pros: + Fantastic story; + Combat dynamics and unique time; + Perfect soundtrack; + Very challenging; + Unique missions; + Very beautiful art; + Makes the player thirsty for continuation; + Keys / Easter eggs perfectly placed in the levels, which are great and encourage the    Katana ZERO - 9.4 / 10 - {highly recommend}
    The game is [Challenging, Unique, Engaging, Artistic]

    => Pros:
    + Fantastic story;
    + Combat dynamics and unique time;
    + Perfect soundtrack;
    + Very challenging;
    + Unique missions;
    + Very beautiful art;
    + Makes the player thirsty for continuation;
    + Keys / Easter eggs perfectly placed in the levels, which are great and encourage the player to play more after the story ends;

    => Cons:
    - Dialogue is sometimes unnecessarily appealing;
    - Bosses could be more challenging;
    - Variety of base enemies is small;
    - The unique swords released at the end of the game end up being a little unusable, because you only release them at the end, so it doesn't make much difference because there is nothing else for you to do besides speed run;

    => VERDICT:
    The verdict is that, it's amazing how the developers managed to turn a 2D game into such a complex masterpiece like this. The story is so good that it instigates the player’s curiosity at all times, dialogues throughout history alter events, which gives more power to the person's choices. Framed art in speech bubbles, scenarios, and the dynamics of slowing down time, along with the gameplay that is so fluid, unique, and addictive, besides being able to be challenging in the right measure, at the same time that it’s captivating, turn this game into a masterpiece complete. The negative points are nothing compared to everything that this game is and has to offer, so don't think twice before you give that game a try, and feel the chaotic life of Katana ZERO in your skin.    … Expand
  17. CalvinSD
    May 10, 2021
    9
    This game works really well on the "feeling of playing it" : The music, the ambient, the characters, the lore. It is a very unique experience in my opinion, hardly lovers of cyberpunk dystopia would'nt like it.
    The gameplay, personally, I've adapted really well, for me the difficulty was just normal. Killing enemies is so enjoyable (and badass).
    The art... everything is so "alive", when    This game works really well on the "feeling of playing it" : The music, the ambient, the characters, the lore. It is a very unique experience in my opinion, hardly lovers of cyberpunk dystopia would'nt like it.
    The gameplay, personally, I've adapted really well, for me the difficulty was just normal. Killing enemies is so enjoyable (and badass).
    The art... everything is so "alive", when you see a frame of the game you would think: "Oh, a indie game, cool." But in-game, the animations are really impressive, exceeded my expectations.
    The only bad things is the short campaing, resulting in lightweight emotional scenes, and the "illusion" to choose paths that don't really changes the final of the game.    … Expand
  18. BellCn
    May 24, 2021
    9
    Uma gameplay frenetica e muito legal, onde voce encontra musicas que com certeza ira adicionar a sua playlist do spotify, nao apenas isso mas a arte por tras e uma das mais belas onde voce encontra complexidade nas coisas mais simples, assim como uma narrativa interessante onde voce nao se encontra no lado de um grande protagonista onde vai desvendar tudo e salvar a todos, mas sim de um exUma gameplay frenetica e muito legal, onde voce encontra musicas que com certeza ira adicionar a sua playlist do spotify, nao apenas isso mas a arte por tras e uma das mais belas onde voce encontra complexidade nas coisas mais simples, assim como uma narrativa interessante onde voce nao se encontra no lado de um grande protagonista onde vai desvendar tudo e salvar a todos, mas sim de um ex combatente que se sente uma falha, que procura auto aprovacao, e q por final quer um pouco de paz, sua ida aparenta ser de ir ate onde sua curiosidade mandar e entao poder finalmente descansar, com certeza melhor jogo de todos os jogados por mim… Expand
  19. ningenshot
    Jun 19, 2021
    9
    Neon-Synthwave-Samurai goes haywire cuz his psychiatrist wont give him drugs
  20. infinity_1996
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Non-linear story telling with lots of depth, coherent story writing and concept; beautiful art style but leaves a little punch to be desired
  21. ibanegas
    Mar 20, 2023
    9
    I have to text something without another option if I want to rate the game: short, but enjoyable. Enough? Haha.
  22. rif_lakar28
    Feb 6, 2022
    9
    The most interesting about this game is the game mechanic is the storyline for this game
  23. EzeCliment27
    May 17, 2022
    9
    Un pixel art genial, con diseño de niveles brutal y una accion non stop epiquisima.
    Historia: 9/10
    Jugabilidad: 10/10
    Musica: 10/10
  24. Salemidolwowore
    Aug 5, 2022
    9
    Gameplay is fun you can dodge and slowing the time but the Time slowing is bad in my opinion I like the fast paced because that I hate him and the story
    The Story Really Is Not Complete Because That I Can't See Anything About it Except The Ending It's Bad Not Good Ending For The Game And The Music Is Decent In Do Not Remember Any Ost Except Hit The Floor And Blue Room And The Art Style    Gameplay is fun you can dodge and slowing the time but the Time slowing is bad in my opinion I like the fast paced because that I hate him and the story
    The Story Really Is Not Complete Because That I Can't See Anything About it Except The Ending It's Bad Not Good Ending For The Game And The Music Is Decent In Do Not Remember Any Ost Except Hit The Floor And Blue Room And The Art Style It's Maybe The Best Pixel Art Style I Ever Seen It's Very Beautiful And The
    Katana Zero It's Very Good Game And I Wish The Sequel Or The DLC Right Now    … Expand
  25. BannerSiamang15
    Mar 10, 2022
    9
    I am top 100 sppedrunner in this game. I am amazing at game so listen to what I have to say. This game is good and music is good and story is good and grafix is good and gameplay is good and I am good.
  26. TekOyunculu
    Jun 22, 2022
    9
    I really didn't expect it at all but this game surprised me, it gave the best story-wise twist I've ever seen in a game, the last undertale from an indie production I experienced this in the last undertale really amazing game one of the best indie games I've played a game that every player should try

    graphic- :D gameplay-10/8 mechanical-10/9 story-10/9 scenario-10/9 characters-10/9    I really didn't expect it at all but this game surprised me, it gave the best story-wise twist I've ever seen in a game, the last undertale from an indie production I experienced this in the last undertale really amazing game one of the best indie games I've played a game that every player should try

    graphic- :D
    gameplay-10/8
    mechanical-10/9
    story-10/9
    scenario-10/9
    characters-10/9
    main character-10/10

    my score-100/92    … Expand
  27. 3ls0ul
    Mar 6, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  28. Linkdd2
    Nov 19, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. gráficos incríveis, Jogabilidade simples e complexa,e com uma historia tocante e emocionante, e a DLC parece estar INCRIVEL!!, Katana Zero é um daqueles jogos que te mostra que jogos 2D tbm podem ser INCRIVEIS e divertido, com uma dificuldade balanceada e em certo momentos desafiadora, e consegue contar a historia do protagonista de um jeito magnifico, e que faz o jogador tem um vinculo com o personagem rapidamente, que nem a criança, quando a gente conhece ela, a gente já considera ela meio chatinha, mas ao longo da historia, o jogo faz com que a gente AME aquele personagem, e eu espero ANSIOSAMENTE pela continuação do jogo.

    Parabéns aos envolvidos nessa MARAVILHA de jogo    … Expand
  29. parallelnest
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    this is a great game with a good story, fun game play and great pixel art and animation.
  30. farrrullll
    Jan 27, 2023
    9
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Awards & Rankings

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#36 Best PC Game of 2019
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#26 Most Discussed PC Game of 2019
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#28 Most Shared PC Game of 2019

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83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. GameCritics
    Jun 21, 2019
    85
    Katana ZERO is relatively short action experience, but the fast, brutal, and provocative play left me wanting more — and that’s about the highest praise I can give it.
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  2. 4P.de
    May 13, 2019
    83
    Intense and challenging arcade-action embedded in a great story.
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  3. GameGrin
    May 13, 2019
    85
    Weighing in at over five hours, it’s not the longest game you’ll ever play, but it’s wide open for replayability, and the story is great.
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