Underplayed Gems

Katana-Ra: Shinobi Rising (2023)

Katana-Ra: Shinobi Rising cover
Developer
W.R.K.S Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Casual, Strategy
Rating
2.9 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A time-pressured stealth investigation through a moody cyberpunk feudal Japan, blending puzzle-solving and action.

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What players say

Players praise the cyberpunk shinobi concept but are frustrated by bad controls, bugs, and unskippable tutorials. Many say the game feels unfinished, with missing settings and poor translation.

Screenshots

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