Katana Kata

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Katana Kata is a single player arcade action adventure game. It was developed by Stas Shostak and was released on January 28, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Indie souls-like with innovative fight system where you practice your Katana on the path for endless improvement; again and again.

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful art style and an engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of feudal Japan and samurai themes.
Combat is fun and fluid, with a unique stance system that adds depth to the gameplay, making it reminiscent of other popular souls-like games.
There is potential for improvement and expansion, with many players expressing excitement for future updates and a full release.

The game feels unfinished and has been abandoned by the developer, leading to frustration among players who see its potential.
Controls can be unresponsive and lack customization options, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience, especially with bugs and desynchronization issues.
The difficulty can be unreasonably high, making progression feel tedious and unfair, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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60%
The game's graphics are praised for their beautiful art style reminiscent of feudal Japan, featuring smooth visuals and effective lighting, weather effects, and depth of field. However, some users noted minor graphical issues and a lack of textures, comparing it to the classic Tenchu series but with improved smoothness. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is strong, despite these minor drawbacks.
- “The game is hard as hell, but the art style is beautiful. We need more 'feudal' Japan/samurai games.”
- “The graphics are nice with good lighting, weather effects, and depth of field.”
- “The overall art style is great as well, but there are some graphical issues here and there.”
- “The graphics look a bit like Tenchu on the PSX, but much smoother and with no textures at all.”
- “The visuals are disappointing, lacking detail and depth, making the game feel outdated.”
- “The character models are poorly designed, and the environments feel bland and uninspired.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The gameplay is reminiscent of Sekiro, featuring challenging mechanics and engaging swordplay that remains exciting despite some repetitive elements. The unique death mechanic adds a fun twist by allowing players to fight their past selves while retaining progress, contributing to an overall positive experience.
- “Reminds me of Sekiro with its difficulty and gameplay.”
- “At first glance, the gameplay repeats from time to time, but the excitement in the battle never fades.”
- “The death mechanic is fun, allowing you to fight yourself while keeping your progress.”
- “The gameplay reminds me of Sekiro with its difficulty and mechanics.”
- “At first glance, the gameplay feels repetitive at times, but the excitement in the battles never fades.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised, with users highlighting its effectiveness in creating an engaging environment. Many recommend it for its atmospheric qualities, noting that it fulfills its purpose well.
- “Nice atmosphere in the game; I would recommend it!”
- “Atmospheric and does its job in both areas, no more, no less.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for issues such as characters and AI getting stuck, desynchronized attacks, and problems with character orientation, which detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “Not as a performance issue, but either I or the AI gets stuck; the attacks are desynced, and my character doesn't always face the enemy.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I often experience long loading times and lag, which disrupts the overall flow of the game.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound in the game are highly praised, with users highlighting the quality and overall impact of the audio experience.
- “The music and sound design are fantastic, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack is great and really enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “I love the combination of great sound effects and music that keeps me engaged.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The sound effects are poorly mixed, often drowning out the music and creating a jarring experience.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay, leaving it feeling flat.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally regarded as cool and engaging, contributing to the overall solid experience of the game, which features a fun combat system. Players express hope for further development of the narrative.
- “The perk system, fun snappy combat, and cool story make this an all-around solid 'souls-like' game.”