Akane

 Switch
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 3 out of 22

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  1. nusco
    Jan 5, 2020
    7
    Akane goes for a bit of that old-fashioned arcade feeling, and nails it. It plays like a slightly more sophisticated version of a twin-stick shooter, but most of the time you use a katana instead of a ranged weapon. Most characters, including yourself and bosses, die in one or two hits.

    Akane has the bare minimum of content: a handful of enemies, one recurring boss, and just one    Akane goes for a bit of that old-fashioned arcade feeling, and nails it. It plays like a slightly more sophisticated version of a twin-stick shooter, but most of the time you use a katana instead of a ranged weapon. Most characters, including yourself and bosses, die in one or two hits.

    Akane has the bare minimum of content: a handful of enemies, one recurring boss, and just one screen. The only variety in the gameplay comes from the enemies becoming progressively harder, and from the unlocking of bonus items as you beat a dynamic list of achievements.

    Some players might aim to complete all achievements, and unlock the short final scene. Most, however, will play this game as a pure arcade: keep going until you eventually die.

    Akane doesn't aim high: it just wants to be a stylish skill-based game. At its budget price, it doesn't disappoint.    … Expand
  2. drlowdon
    Dec 27, 2020
    6
    Following a short cut-scene Akane throws you straight into the action (although it's recommended to play the tutorial) and simply asks you to survive as long as possible against wave after wave of enemies. The core gameplay is fairly enjoyable as you mix melee attacks with a limited number of ranged weapon shots, and it'll certainly test the ability of even the most seasoned of gamers, butFollowing a short cut-scene Akane throws you straight into the action (although it's recommended to play the tutorial) and simply asks you to survive as long as possible against wave after wave of enemies. The core gameplay is fairly enjoyable as you mix melee attacks with a limited number of ranged weapon shots, and it'll certainly test the ability of even the most seasoned of gamers, but it does begin to feel fairly repetitive after only a short while.… Expand
  3. novembr
    Jul 17, 2020
    7
    A respectable action arcade-style arena hack-n-slash sort of game. Very fun, for what it is. Appropriately priced for what you're getting. If this gameplay was implemented into a fully fledged game...holy crap, it could potentially be pure indie gold, up there with the best. Maybe in a sequel? One can only hope.
  4. Nautendo
    Dec 18, 2019
    6
    A fun topdown hack 'n slash/shooter game for a while, but it needs a lot of skill and practice before you can defeat bosses. I don't play it much, not because I don't like it, but because I'm not that good at it, and that almost destroys the fun. Still a fun minigame for when you have a too short amount of time to play a big game like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which takes longer to startA fun topdown hack 'n slash/shooter game for a while, but it needs a lot of skill and practice before you can defeat bosses. I don't play it much, not because I don't like it, but because I'm not that good at it, and that almost destroys the fun. Still a fun minigame for when you have a too short amount of time to play a big game like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which takes longer to start playing.… Expand

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Nintenderos
    Dec 29, 2019
    52
    Akane is an action game with good gameplay that leaves us wanting more hours of play due to its lack of content. A deeper story is missing, something that would undoubtedly make the game a remarkable title on Nintendo Switch.
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  2. Gaming Age
    Sep 26, 2019
    67
    If you just want some stylized kills, of course, then you probably won’t mind the repetitiveness or the lack of story. And make no mistake, there are few games that are more stylized than Akane. But if you want anything more than style, then keep looking, because this isn’t a game with a whole lot of substance.
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  3. FNintendo
    Sep 5, 2019
    70
    Thanks to its quick gameplay mechanics and variety of goals, it will easily get the player into trying again and again in order to reach a higher score. It doesn't stand too well on a long term basis or on a more in-depth experience, however, as this is a game that mostly appeals when played in quick experiences.
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