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2019 PCXboxNintendo Switch 14.79 € 👍 98 % Overwhelmingly positive, 71,069 reviews on Steam

A blistering neo-noir action platformer where one hit kills and each room plays like a puzzle solved with your katana, slow-motion and deflected bullets. It's wrapped in a twisted, fragmented story with dialogue choices and a superb synthwave soundtrack.

What defines Katana Zero:

  • Dark, serious atmosphere
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Strong, story-driven narrative
  • Distinctive, stylised art style

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