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.
Reviews
- Katana X offers a realistic sword-slicing experience with satisfying physics that require precision and technique, making it a great workout.
- The game features multiple modes, including the challenging Tatami mode, which provides a unique and engaging gameplay experience compared to other fruit-slicing games.
- Players appreciate the addictive nature of the game, with many returning for daily practice and improvement, as well as the immersive and zen-like feel of the gameplay.
- The game suffers from significant latency and tracking issues, making precise cuts difficult and frustrating, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Katana X has limited content with only two main modes and lacks active development, leading many to view it as abandonware with little hope for future updates.
- Glitches and bugs, such as the sword getting stuck in tatami mats and erratic blade behavior, can disrupt gameplay and diminish the realism that the game aims to achieve.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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. However, some players noted issues with view centering on Oculus headsets and expressed a desire for more game modes and features, such as dueling mechanics. Overall, the game stands out for its immersive graphics and superior blade mechanics, making it a popular choice for VR enthusiasts.
“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.”
“This game has one mechanic: slicing fruits. I expected the blade cutting mechanics to be more fine-tuned.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their immersive quality and improved aesthetics compared to its predecessor, Zenblade. While the visuals are a standout feature, some players recommend adjusting graphical settings to avoid performance issues like low fps or lag. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, though some users suggest that gameplay may take precedence over visual elements.
“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.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including frequent glitches such as sword jamming and clipping through objects. While these glitches do not completely ruin the gameplay, they raise concerns about the overall quality, especially given the game's focus on realism. Additionally, the limited content is described as poorly designed and buggy.
“The game is prone to glitches, especially when your blade jams in the tatami.”
“These glitches are not game-ending, but they raise concerns when the appeal of the 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.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music and sound in the game are generally effective and non-distracting, enhancing the experience without overwhelming players. However, some users express a desire for more musical content and a livelier atmosphere to enrich the overall gameplay.
“The 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a samurai's quest for honor, emphasizing themes of skill and vengeance as players engage in combat against fruit and tatami mats. The narrative sets a tone of relentless pursuit of familial honor through action-driven gameplay.
