Katana ZERO

 Xbox One
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Oct 27, 2020
    7
    Katana Zero is a 2D action platform video game developed by Askiisoft and published by Devolver Digital. Like Hotline Miami and other action puzzlers, Katana Zero's side scrolling levels are tightly designed with multiple possible ways to hack and slash my way through them. Katana Zero's protagonist is a gritty, urban samurai and his toolkit of abilities is small enough to quickly developKatana Zero is a 2D action platform video game developed by Askiisoft and published by Devolver Digital. Like Hotline Miami and other action puzzlers, Katana Zero's side scrolling levels are tightly designed with multiple possible ways to hack and slash my way through them. Katana Zero's protagonist is a gritty, urban samurai and his toolkit of abilities is small enough to quickly develop muscle memory around but adaptable enough to make the combat encounters varied. He has a sword: good for stabbing enemies directly, deflecting bullets, or smashing down doors to kill anyone unfortunate enough to be standing near them. What I love about the combat is, like the story, it never came close to overshadowing everything else in the game. The actual gameplay mechanics are quite limited, and anytime it can feel a mission is going on too long, Katana Zero takes a hard left back into the story-driven content. Even though the frustration was the word in my mind the whole time I played the game it's really worth my time and money .… Expand
  2. Karottedraak
    Oct 24, 2020
    7
    First of all, I played this game with gamepass so I didn't really wanted it but got it and play it because I think everyone should every game a try. But because I didnt pay for it this will influence my metacritic score.

    So for me the game is a 7 because the game does a lot of things right and my only two complains with the game are; first the game is way too short which then concludes    First of all, I played this game with gamepass so I didn't really wanted it but got it and play it because I think everyone should every game a try. But because I didnt pay for it this will influence my metacritic score.

    So for me the game is a 7 because the game does a lot of things right and my only two complains with the game are; first the game is way too short which then concludes my second complain that there is too much text.

    Okay so the game has too much text imo. I have to inform you that I am a really really slow reader and it is not my strong suit. But the game is too fun to have this much text in it and don't get me wrong because the dialogue's are interesting and they are good and you are given many dialogue options which I like. But still it feels like it doesn't really belong in this game.

    So this let me wonder why so much text and that came clear when I finished the game. It was really short but powerfull because of the world and its writing. This game is in my opinion just a promo of a new series of game and it was a damn good promo!

    For the gameplay I just have to say watch a video or just the trailer and your sold if you like 2D sidescroller games. The gameplay is the best sellingpoint of the game and it won't dissapoint you!

    So in conclusion if you have gamepass just try this game already it is good but just too short.    … Expand

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  1. TheXboxHub
    Oct 22, 2020
    80
    Katana ZERO on Xbox One and through Xbox Game Pass offers another simplistically violent video game at first glance, but before long the game starts playing with your perceptions, and by that point you are invested until the conclusion. And with several different endings and speedrun abilities to unlock, you could find yourself coming back more than once.
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