I don’t want to get too much into the story because it’s fun to play through, but I do want to mention that the player does get to choose what the Samurai says when he’s responding to anyone during a cutscene. It can get frustrating at times, but the rewarding feeling you get after taking down multiple rooms filled with guys toting guns and swords is worth it. I noticed myself dying 10 times more when I was about halfway through the storyline. As far as difficulty goes the game is paced very well. One of my favorite things about Katana Zero is that it’s not easy. Luckily the developers give you the option of turning off all of these crazy effects so everyone can enjoy the game. Because of the rewinding and fast-forwarding, there is a warning at the beginning of the game about seizures and eye agitation. But the option is there if you want to go in with some strategy, or guns blazing. Or you can skip it altogether and just start over without watching it. You can speed it up or slow it down to see where you need to improve, or maybe catch something you missed the first time around. When you’re shot, or hit by an enemy the screen begins to go in reverse until it’s back at the starting point, like a VHS tape. The appeal of being able to manipulate time is saving yourself from death. Since each stage is fairly short this isn’t too much of a hassle, but you will die a lot, and that’s ok. If you get hit, you’re done for and have to start over from the beginning of the stage. You can see what’s waiting behind each door and try to figure out the best approach when killing whoever’s waiting on the other side. This also allows you to slow down traps and lasers so you can pass through more easily.Įach stage is separated into numerous rooms. By holding down the L button you can make everything go in slow motion and knock bullets back at enemies, or dodge a barrage of bullets from a group of thugs. But all those are small potatoes compared to this samurais-specific ability: he can manipulate time and slow it down for a short period.
Teaching the player basic moves like jump, slash, crawl, and roll. The first 2-3 levels are pretty much tutorials. Katana Zero evokes a lot of emotion throughout its entirety, and it’s not all sad. It’s a sad story that takes a lot of twists and turns before everything’s over. He has no memories before his time in the war, all he knows is killing. The game follows a nameless Samurai Assassin as he tries to figure out the mystery of his past and take down the evil corporation that ruined his life. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed side-scrolling adventure involving samurais, government conspiracies, and the ability to manipulate time, then you’ve come to the right place. Seriously though, Katana Zero is an awesome game. Katana Zero is one of the best indie games I’ve played on the Nintendo Switch.
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