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Katana ZERO – reviews and rating

Katana ZERO

Katana ZERO has an average rating of 74% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5). The game was released on April 17, 2019 for PC, macOS and Nintendo Switch. Players on RAWG rate the game 87%.

Updated

What critics praise
„Katana Zero can be a satisfying and stylish action/puzzle hybrid, but the effect diminishes the longer you play.“
7,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Apr 17, 2019
Platforms
PCmacOSNintendo Switch
Genres
PlatformerIndieAction
Developer
Askiisoft
Publisher
Devolver Digital, Netflix
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Katana ZERO?

Katana ZERO has an average rating of 74% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (7.8/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (3.5/5).

When was Katana ZERO released?

Katana ZERO was released on April 17, 2019.

What platforms is Katana ZERO available on?

Katana ZERO is available for PC, macOS and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Katana ZERO?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Katana ZERO.

Is Katana ZERO worth playing?

Mostly yes. Katana ZERO has an average rating of 74% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
8 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 3,8
Best rating
7,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
3,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #293 of 598 games released in 2019 better than 51 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Our average2 reviews 74%
  • Players (RAWG)247 votes 87%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 52 %
  • Recommended 38 %
  • Meh 7 %
  • Skip 3 %

247 votes · RAWG

Reviews

3,5/5
HardcoreGamer Apr 26, 2019
The fact that a game of this stature manages to carve out a narrative and tone that is as intriguing and as inviting as it is says a lot about Askiisoft’s skill in world-building here. Unfortunately the game’s rampant exchanging and swapping out of priorities, both inside and out the main narrative, do work against it to the point that large swathes seem either cut-short or abandoned out of aspiration...