Underplayed Gems

Akai Katana Shin (2022)

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Developer
CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF
Publisher
CITY CONNECTION
Genres
Action
Rating
4.8 of 5, 108 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, stylish bullet-hell shooter with a dramatic story and strategic depth that demands quick reflexes and careful planning.

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What players say

Players praise this Cave port as a solid and addictive horizontal bullet hell, especially enjoying the three modes and scoring system. They find Shin mode very hard but rewarding, while some dislike Zetsu mode for ruining the fun.

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