Underplayed Gems

Katana ZERO (2019)

Katana ZERO cover
Developer
Askiisoft
Publisher
Devolver Digital
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.9 of 5, 75,551 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 6.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A breakneck, stylishly brutal action-platformer where every moment is a high-risk dance of slashing, dodging, and rewinding time.

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What players say

Players love the tight one-hit-kill action and slow-motion mechanics, with the instant replay selling the fantasy. The story ends on a heavy cliffhanger and the promised DLC has not arrived after seven years, so what could be a complete experience feels cut short. The short five-to-eight-hour length is a common critique.

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