Akai Katana

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
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  1. Gosuckalime69
    Oct 5, 2012
    7
    As a big fan of Deathsmiles, this was a bit of a letdown from Cave. Gameplay was there, but the charm was lacking and a lot less "wtf?" moments. Pick it up when its a bit cheaper. Otherwise, stick to Deathsmiles.

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90
#90 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2012

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Eurogamer Germany
    Jul 5, 2012
    80
    A lot of bullet-hell fans have declared Akai Katana the best there is when it comes to the gameplay mechanics and especially love the slash-mode. I think I understand them, even though I'm not so sure I understand everything that's going on in this game. In slash, Akai may well be the most complex Shoot 'em Up there is.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 20, 2012
    70
    Intense shmup-ing but overpriced. [July 2012, p.107]
  3. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Jun 19, 2012
    70
    This is more of the score attack goodness that Cave does best. [Issue#86, p.86]
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