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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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 27
  2. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. 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. 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. 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. May 13, 2019
    83
    Intense and challenging arcade-action embedded in a great story.
  5. 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. 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. 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. Negative: 5 out of 184
  1. trs
    Apr 23, 2019
    10
    Да, это сработаетДа, это сработает
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  2. Jun 27, 2021
    10
    Thuis is the one of the best, 2D Action platformer.
    Thuis game was nog Easy, bit that make This game beter
  3. Mar 15, 2023
    10
    I love literally everything about this game, the story, the gameplay, the music, and most importantly, the fact that, if you are willing to doI love literally everything about this game, the story, the gameplay, the music, and most importantly, the fact that, if you are willing to do so, your choices somewhat matter since there is a secret boss that I will not reveal, but basically you have to do the opposite of what the therapist says and choose certain dialogue choices. And it also matters in some minor elements as well, like for example, the receptionist would either recognize your or be replaced entirely. Overall, this game is literally one of my favorites, and I am sure that the DLC would make it even greater. If it comes out of course. Expand
  4. Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Katana ZERO - 9.4 / 10 - {highly recommend}
    The game is [Challenging, Unique, Engaging, Artistic]
    => Pros: + Fantastic story; + Combat
    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.
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  5. Apr 28, 2023
    9
    Excellent game with excellent soundtracks. You can not stop playing it after you started the game.
  6. Feb 4, 2023
    8
    its story reminds me of samurai jack very nice difficult but fun game bla bla bla
  7. Oct 1, 2022
    0
    très bon mais une durée de vie (si on enleve le speedrun) un peu trop courte, je recomande

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