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BRUTAL KATANA

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98%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, story
98% User Score Based on 55 reviews

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BRUTAL KATANA is a single player action game. 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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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
gameplay11 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • Brutal Katana features fast-paced, fluid movement mechanics that create an exhilarating gameplay experience, reminiscent of games like Neon White.
  • The game's music is powerful and enhances the overall experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in the action.
  • The level design encourages replayability and skill improvement, with a satisfying challenge in achieving three-star ratings on levels.
  • Some mechanics, such as slicing enemies and wall running, can be frustratingly precise, leading to moments where players may feel their actions are not registering correctly.
  • The game is relatively short, which may leave players wanting more content and variety in level design.
  • There are occasional bugs and issues with hit detection that can disrupt the flow of gameplay, although these are generally minor.
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by fast-paced, fluid mechanics that include sliding, wallrunning, and grappling, creating an exhilarating experience enhanced by a powerful soundtrack. While many players appreciate the responsive controls and the challenge of mastering the mechanics, some find certain precision demands frustrating. Overall, the game is praised for its addictive nature and seamless integration of music and visuals, contributing to an immersive and exciting gameplay experience.

    • “This game guides you through the movement and gameplay at the start of certain levels.”
    • “The game is very fast and provides many movement mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is unbelievably smooth, 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.”
    • “There's not much to be said here other than the music is just borderline powerful during the gameplay, it allows you to simply get into the flow and makes the experience more impactful.”
  • music
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its powerful and immersive qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the diverse soundtrack, which includes genres like drum and bass and house, perfectly complementing the fast-paced action and helping to create a zen-like flow. Overall, the music is considered a key element that elevates the game's excitement and engagement.

    • “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.”
    • “The soundtrack here is absolutely on point, from DnB to house & dance which all fit the gameplay. 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.”
    • “Wonderful soundtrack, fun and fast - while challenging - gameplay.”
    • “Came for the brutal, stayed for the soundtrack.”
    • “The music's only job seems to be pumping adrenaline into your blood.”
    • “Level select tells me 24 levels, 4 playlists to choose your OST from.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as beautiful but not groundbreaking, effectively complementing the fast-paced gameplay without causing distractions. Players appreciate the seamless integration of visuals with music and mechanics, contributing to an immersive and exhilarating experience. Overall, while the graphics may not be the standout feature, they enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “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).”
    • “The visuals are nothing mind-blowing, but still beautiful. You don't want to be distracted during this game's fast-paced gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive than it could be.”
    • “The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its simplicity and brevity, effectively delivering a concise narrative without unnecessary complexity or filler. Reviewers appreciate that the straightforward approach enhances the overall experience rather than detracting from it.

    • “It's very simple and short, but it didn't need to be a massive story.”
    • “The short story works so well and doesn't feel like nonsensical writing with unnecessary plots.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's optimization, noting that the seamless integration of music, speed, and visuals creates a calming experience that encourages them to seek out ways to improve their performance and achieve better 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

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players' excitement and satisfaction with its fluid mechanics, particularly the impressive wall jumping and sliding features, which contribute to a thrilling and immersive experience.

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BRUTAL KATANA is a action game.

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 this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

BRUTAL KATANA is a single player game.

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