Katana ZERO

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  • Summary: Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Screen Rant
    Apr 18, 2019
    100
    Katana ZERO, a time-warping samurai escapade, boasts stunning visuals, music, mechanics, and writing. It's one of 2019's best games thus far.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Apr 19, 2019
    90
    Completing each of the 11 missions only took a few hours but my playtime increased dramatically trying to earn each of the different endings. In so many aspects I was left wanting more. I want to play more as the secondary character, I want to understand the story better, and in so many cases I just want to know what the hell is going on. Katana Zero is such a wild drug-crazed adventure that I just can’t get enough of and I will continue to be getting my fix of it for weeks to come.
  3. TheSixthAxis
    May 1, 2019
    90
    Katana Zero is an incredibly stylish title, from the great looking pixel art to the fantastic soundtrack that accompanies the fast and brutal action. You really get to feel like you're a master swordsman as you overcome the challenges put before you, or die trying.
  4. Worth Playing
    May 22, 2019
    85
    Katana Zero is a mesmerizing title. The narrative twists and turns in odd ways, and the payoff is both open and satisfying. The action is crisp if you can commit everything to memory well enough to create small, bloody masterpieces. With a familiar yet attractive presentation, Kata Zero feels right at home on the indie-loving machine that is the Nintendo Switch.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Feb 27, 2020
    80
    By the end you'll probably be left wanting more. [Issue #40 – July/August 2019, p. 18]
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  6. Vandal
    Apr 19, 2019
    80
    After a sort of simple and slow beginning, Katana Zero unleashes its fantastic gameplay and narrative. We wish it had more reasons to replay it, as it is a little bit short, but it is absolutely fantastic while it lasts.
  7. Game Revolution
    Apr 18, 2019
    60
    If you can ignore gameplay flaws and focus on style, you might fall in love with its VHS trappings. However, if you want something beyond style, if you want an interesting interactive tale or a precise action game, you should look elsewhere.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 100
  3. Negative: 6 out of 100
  1. Predi
    Apr 18, 2019
    10
    Katana Zero has been absolutely incredible. The story is very intriguing, and does not leave you a moment of respite, making you want toKatana Zero has been absolutely incredible. The story is very intriguing, and does not leave you a moment of respite, making you want to continue and keep playing. An Indie masterpiece.… Expand
  2. FirstSame
    May 4, 2020
    10
    Katana is one of my favourite games. I love everything about. The setting is real good cause it's kinda giving a retrowave and 90's animeKatana is one of my favourite games. I love everything about. The setting is real good cause it's kinda giving a retrowave and 90's anime vibe. The main mechanic that plays with time is real good and fun to play.… Expand
  4. JPhardboiled
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    BADASS MUSIC look up the composer Ludowic is SICK! Hard game and fun mechanics. You can slow down time due to being a super soldier on crack!BADASS MUSIC look up the composer Ludowic is SICK! Hard game and fun mechanics. You can slow down time due to being a super soldier on crack! LOL. Fun times and memorable game.… Expand
  5. Zenek73
    May 18, 2019
    9
    I don't like pixel art games. But this game is just great. Superb music, interesting story. Really, really recommendation from me.
    Probably    I don't like pixel art games. But this game is just great. Superb music, interesting story. Really, really recommendation from me.
    Probably the best indie game this year!    … Expand
  6. Guirerume
    Sep 28, 2020
    9
    The game is very short, but the small amount of hours that this game grants you are amazing!
  7. alan2pc
    Apr 3, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I give it 7.5/10. There are a lot of cutscenes to click through and an ok story if you’re into that kind of thing. I’m more of a gameplay focused gamer and the gameplay I’d give about 8/10. I would have liked it more with more levels and less dialogue. You will probably like this game if you liked Mother Russia Bleeds(similar story), My Friend Pedro(time slowing combat), and Mark of the Ninja(stealth).… Expand
  8. Dwideshrude1
    Jan 13, 2020
    0
    I guess ZERO refers to the rating they wanted you to give the game by not explaining how the game saves. They have a complete disregard forI guess ZERO refers to the rating they wanted you to give the game by not explaining how the game saves. They have a complete disregard for your effort, time, and quality of life in this game. What a waste of my time.… Expand

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