Katana X
- June 9, 2017
- Aargle, LLC
Get on Steam"Katana X" is a challenging 2D pixel art game where you play as a samurai on a quest for revenge. Fight your way through hordes of enemies using various sword techniques and magical abilities. With its tight controls and tough-but-fair difficulty, Katana X offers a satisfying and engaging action experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Katana X offers a realistic sword-slicing experience with satisfying physics that require precision and technique, making it a great workout and a fun challenge.
- The game features multiple modes, including Tatami and Flying Fruit, which provide varied gameplay and scoring mechanics that encourage skill improvement.
- Players appreciate the immersive graphics and the zen-like feel of the game, making it enjoyable for both casual play and serious practice.
- The game suffers from significant latency issues and glitches, particularly with blade tracking and interactions, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Katana X has limited content and modes, and many players feel it has not received adequate updates or support since its early access launch, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
- Comparisons to better-developed games like Fruit Ninja VR and Shibainu highlight that Katana X falls short in terms of overall enjoyment and polish.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a single mechanic of slicing fruits, which, while simple, is described as addictive and enhanced by realistic sword physics. Players appreciate the immersive graphics and superior blade mechanics, though some express a desire for more game modes and improved cutting mechanics. However, issues with view centering on Oculus headsets can detract from the overall experience.
“While it may be a light version, it still delivers a killer combination of addictive gameplay and immersive graphics.”
“They got the mechanic for the sword physics and feel absolutely right.”
“In addition, there are some view centering issues with Oculus HMDs that severely impact gameplay.”
“The core gameplay of this game may seem overly simple, but the action is astonishingly addictive.”
“Only wish there were more modes and eventually some dueling mechanic, but until then this is my go-to samurai wannabe application.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their immersive quality and aesthetic appeal, showcasing a significant improvement over its predecessor, Zenblade. However, players are advised to adjust settings to avoid performance issues like low fps and lag, which can detract from the experience. Overall, while the visuals are a standout feature, some reviewers suggest that the game may be more suited for those seeking artistic value rather than purely gameplay.
“While it may be a light version, it still delivers a killer combination of addictive gameplay and immersive graphics.”
“It's got a cooler art style, and additional game modes to boot.”
“Just make sure you play on lower graphical settings as the low FPS or lag can mess with the cutting.”
“The only reason you might buy this game is if you buy it solely for the aesthetics, which are the game's only redeeming quality. But if you want a game and not art, then go buy something like Fruit Ninja VR.”
“Katana X is a very obvious improvement over Zenblade, now offering more game modes, more cutting puzzles, more environments, and more polished visuals.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from frequent glitches, particularly with sword mechanics, such as jamming and passing through objects. While these issues are not game-breaking, they detract from the overall experience, especially given the game's focus on realism. Additionally, the limited content is poorly designed and contributes to the instability concerns.
“The game is prone to glitches, especially when your blade jams in the tatami.”
“These glitches are not game-ending, but they are a cause for concern when the draw of your game is realism at the expense of fun.”
“There's only a small amount of content, and what the game does have is poorly designed and buggy.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music and sound design in the game are generally effective and non-distracting, enhancing the overall experience. However, players express a desire for more musical variety and dynamic environments to enrich the content further.
“Music and sound are effective and non-distracting.”
“A little more music and crazy environments, along with overall more content, would be nice.”
“A little more music and crazy environments and overall more content would be nice.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a samurai's quest for honor, depicted through a unique and humorous lens where players engage in combat against fruit and tatami mats. This unconventional narrative adds a lighthearted twist to the traditional samurai theme, emphasizing skill and honor in a playful context.
