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BRUTAL KATANA

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
96% User Score Based on 67 reviews

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BRUTAL KATANA is a single player casual platformer game with a violence theme. It was developed by Jonathan Fasth and was released on November 14, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Features Levels: A collection of 48 handcrafted levels built to test your parkour skills Parkour: Fluid first-person parkour with wall running, wall climbing, vaulting, sliding, jump pads, ziplines and a grappling hook Combat: Simple but satisfying combat where you slice meat statues in half with a katana Leaderboards: Compete globally or with your friends for the fastest runs Music: A …

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 67 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • Fast-paced, fluid and satisfying movement mechanics including sliding, wall running, wall jumping, and grappling hook, providing a great parkour and slashing experience.
  • Addictive speedrunning gameplay with smooth controls, intuitive combat, and challenging time attack goals that reward skill and precision.
  • Excellent soundtrack with multiple playlist options that enhance immersion and adrenaline, with the ability to mute or play custom music.
  • Short game length with only 48 levels, which can be completed quickly; some players desire more content, level variety, or a level editor.
  • Certain mechanics like wall jumping and rope climbing sometimes feel unpolished or frustrating, with inconsistent hit detection and occasional bugs.
  • Difficulty spikes and strict timing requirements for 3-star ratings can be frustrating, combined with issues like camera FOV changes causing motion sickness and a cursor that is hard to track.

  • gameplay

    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    48% positive mentions, 41% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The gameplay is fast-paced, fluid, and addictive, centered around a handful of well-crafted movement mechanics such as sliding, wallrunning, and grappling, which are skillfully combined to create an engaging experience. While some mechanics demand high precision and may frustrate players initially, once mastered, the controls feel responsive and exhilarating, enhanced by a powerful, adrenaline-pumping soundtrack that complements the smooth movement and level design. Overall, the gameplay offers a thrilling balance of challenge and flow, making it highly enjoyable and immersive.

    • “The movement feels good and it introduces and uses mechanics well enough to keep you engaged throughout. The design of levels is pretty good aside from a select few, and movement feels great once you get the hang of it, especially in later levels with more mechanics like the grappling hook.”
    • “This game is very good, addicting leaderboard function, great movement mechanics which are maybe a bit hard to get into at first, like the 180 degree turns but then when it all clicks you feel like you are flying. The short slow-motion when you chop heads makes for a very intuitive moment for aiming and adjusting your momentum.”
    • “The visuals are nothing mind-blowing, but still beautiful (and that's a good thing: you don't want to be distracted during this game's fast-paced gameplay). The music's only job seems to be pumping adrenaline into your blood, all the buttons click in a very satisfying manner, and the actual experience is overwhelmingly exciting. The gameplay is unbelievably smooth, and there are many ways to exploit mechanics and gain time advantage to get higher on the leaderboard.”
    • “Unfortunately, Brutal Katana has several mechanics that demand an excessive level of precision, making the experience frustrating rather than exhilarating.”
    • “I immediately hated this mechanic when it was introduced within the first six levels, and it completely ruined the game for me.”
    • “This game guides you basically through the movement and gameplay at the start of certain levels.”

  • music

    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    55% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The game's soundtrack is widely praised for its energetic, adrenaline-pumping selection spanning genres like drum and bass, house, and dance, which perfectly complements the fast-paced gameplay and enhances player immersion. While some find the music repetitive or not to their taste, the option to choose from four different playlists or mute the soundtrack and play their own music is appreciated. Overall, the music is considered a key element that boosts the game's flow and excitement.

    • “Jonathan Fasth managed to create a little gem that is also very cheap. Buy it even if it's not on sale; the music is great with a good selection of artists.”
    • “The soundtrack here is absolutely on point, from drum and bass to house and dance, all fitting the gameplay perfectly. The immersive effects on the music when returning to the menu or dying are definitely appreciated, as well as the seamless music playback throughout the entire game.”
    • “There's not much to be said here other than the music is just borderline powerful during the gameplay, allowing you to fully get into the flow and making the experience more impactful.”
    • “The music is downright terrible to the point I just muted it and turned on my own playlist. This is personal opinion of course, but I like all kinds of music and this game's soundtrack just didn't do it for me.”
    • “Even as someone who generally dislikes music, I can tell how terrible the music taste of this game's creators is. I'm muting music as early as possible anyway; there is an option to play your own music while the game's music is muted.”
    • “The main and only real negatives for me are the length and soundtrack. The game is really short—I beat it in one hour and got all achievements in another, which is fine for the price, but I would have liked to see maybe an ending or some type of boss or something.”

  • story

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story is minimal and straightforward, primarily focused on "kill all enemies," with no complex plot or character development. While some find this simplicity lacking, others appreciate that the short story is clear, concise, and avoids unnecessary complications. Overall, the narrative serves as a basic backdrop rather than a central element of the game.

    • “The short story works so well and doesn't feel like nonsensical writing with unnecessary plots.”
    • “It's very simple and short but it didn't need to be a massive story.”
    • “Finally, there is some sort of story, but it's literally just 'kill all enemies' and that's it.”
    • “Also it has no story, which is a giant improvement over the obvious inspiration source.”
    • “Doesn't need you to dedicate yourself to it; there is no story to remember important for whatever you're going to be doing in it, there are no builds, you just go and do it, and so far every level can be relatively easily beaten without learning any techs.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally praised for being beautiful and well-fitting, though not overly flashy, which complements the fast-paced gameplay by avoiding distractions. Visual effects are good and contribute to a smooth, immersive experience. Overall, the visuals support the game's engaging and adrenaline-pumping atmosphere effectively.

    • “Gameplay, graphics, music, everything is beautiful!”
    • “I love everything about this game: gameplay, graphics, music, UI - everything fits so perfectly!”
    • “The visuals are nothing mind-blowing, but still beautiful (and that's a good thing: you don't want to be distracted during this game's fast-paced gameplay).”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The optimization in the game seamlessly integrates music, speed, and visuals to create a relaxing yet engaging experience that encourages players to refine their strategies and achieve faster completion times.

    • “The music, the speed, and the visuals all mesh together to let your brain just go zen, and 3 star times are within reach, making you want to find optimizations to improve your time.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The emotional aspect is highlighted by the exhilarating and fluid movement mechanics, such as sliding, instant 180-degree turns when detaching from walls, and the best wall jumping experience players have encountered in a game. This creates a thrilling and engaging sense of motion that resonates strongly with users.

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BRUTAL KATANA is a casual platformer game with violence theme. Common tags for BRUTAL KATANA include first-person, 3D, indie, linear, fast-paced and others.

BRUTAL KATANA is available on PC and Windows.

BRUTAL KATANA was released on November 14, 2024.

BRUTAL KATANA was developed by Jonathan Fasth.

BRUTAL KATANA has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked BRUTAL KATANA for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

BRUTAL KATANA is a single player game.

Similar games include Ghostrunner, Warstride Challenges, Bloodthief, Cyber Hook, Cloudbuilt and others.