Katana Rama (2023)

Developer: Ghost Machine Games
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 32 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 41 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frenetic, arcade-style action game where constant movement and one-hit kills drive a high-speed digital rampage.

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What players say

Players agree the game is fun and stylish but overwhelmingly too short, finishing in under an hour. The soundtrack and boss fights get high praise, while the camera and lock-on system are called buggy. Some reviewers say the simple one-hit-kill combat leaves no reason to use the movement tools.

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