Katana Soul

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"Katana Soul" is an action-packed rhythm game where you play as a warrior slashing through hordes of enemies in sync with the music. Master different combos and improve your skills in various challenging levels. With its fast-paced gameplay and captivating soundtrack, "Katana Soul" offers an immersive and exhilarating experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Captures the retro aesthetic and gameplay of classic NES and C64 games effectively, providing a nostalgic experience.
Offers a fair challenge with tight controls and a well-designed difficulty curve that encourages learning and improvement.
Features beautiful pixel art, a great chiptune soundtrack, and diverse levels that enhance the overall gameplay experience.

Clunky and unresponsive controls can detract from the enjoyment, especially for players unfamiliar with retro-style games.
The game is quite short, taking only about an hour to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some power-ups, like the fire power-up, feel underwhelming and do not provide adequate protection, leading to frustration.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro aesthetic, effectively capturing the charm of old-school NES and C64 visuals while incorporating detailed pixel art. Reviewers appreciate the slick design and vibrant colors, which enhance the overall gameplay experience, alongside a fantastic chiptune soundtrack that complements the visuals. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's nostalgic appeal and immersive atmosphere.
- “The pixel graphics are really good; it definitely captures the feel of an old-school NES game while still having some nice details.”
- “Amazing soundtrack, excellent graphic style.”
- “Katana Soul is a small masterpiece which is perfect in everything: from graphic design and gameplay to the amazing music that you can listen to endlessly.”
- “Graphics and music are really retro, giving the feel of playing an old PC game.”
- “This game is going for that 8-bit aesthetic and retro gameplay, which comes with sluggish movement that is clearly intentional.”
- “Had it been more expensive, or if the art style wasn't a direct reference to the gameplay, it would be a thumbs down.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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30%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its simple, fun, and arcade-style mechanics, featuring light platforming and enemy combat that is challenging yet fair. Players appreciate the retro aesthetic and slick visuals, although some note that the intentionally sluggish movement may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it is praised for its engaging design and ability to deliver a rich experience despite its short length.
- “I loved the style; it is so good, the gameplay reminds me a lot of arcade style!”
- “Okay, the gameplay is simple and fun as you travel through different levels in the game, killing enemies, doing some light platforming, and picking up power-ups. It's also hard but fair, and with time and practice, you will be beating the game even on its most challenging difficulty.”
- “Great game; everything feels like an authentic C64 game but with really smooth gameplay. Highly recommended.”
- “I didn't enjoy it, but if you care to go along with the gameplay in order to see the full story, I'm not judging you.”
- “Had it been more expensive, or if the art style wasn't a direct reference to the gameplay, it would be a thumbs down.”
- “This game is going for that 8-bit aesthetic and retro gameplay, and that comes with sluggish movement which is clearly intentional.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic chiptune soundtrack, effectively capturing the retro feel and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to the game's charm alongside its graphics and gameplay. Overall, the music is described as both amazing and perfectly suited to the retro aesthetic.
- “Katana Soul is an action-packed adventure game with retro-styled graphics and a fantastic chiptune soundtrack.”
- “Amazing soundtrack, excellent graphic style.”
- “Katana Soul is a small masterpiece, perfect in everything: from graphic design and gameplay to the amazing music that you can listen to endlessly.”
- “The music feels outdated and lacks the creativity that modern games offer.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and doesn't enhance the gaming experience.”
- “The audio quality is poor, making it hard to enjoy the music while playing.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The story in "Katana Soul" is brief, taking about an hour to complete, but it delivers more emotional depth and narrative content than many longer games. While some players may not find it enjoyable, others appreciate the retro-styled adventure and the effort put into its storytelling within a short gameplay experience.
- “Katana Soul is a pretty good retro-styled adventure game brought to you by Seep, the people behind Dragon Climax. Now, the story.”
- “Even though the game is short, it presents more story, bosses, and emotions in its run than a lot of other games in their 20 hours of gameplay.”
- “I didn't enjoy it, but if you care to go along with the gameplay in order to see the full story, I'm not judging you.”
- “Katana Soul is a pretty good retro-styled adventure game brought to you by Seep, the people behind Dragon Climax, but the story is lacking.”
- “It takes about 1 hour to finish the story on the 'normal' mode, not as hard as you would expect.”