If a particular enemy continues to get the upper hand you have limitless attempts to figure out a winning strategy. This mechanic gives each area the feeling of solving a puzzle. Thanks to the use of a drug that allows the assassin to predict the future, whenever an enemy lands a hit the section of the level is reset for another attempt. In a unique one-off mission, a second assassin also features the ability to cut down baddies in a straight line, a power that is so fun to abuse you’ll wish the character was featured in more than a single level. An assortment of moves are at your disposal to take out the bad guys: a large sword to slice down enemies and reflect bullets, the ability to roll to dodge projectiles, a wall jump to take the high ground, and the power to slow down time for easier reactions. Each stage is broken down into individual sections that require the assassin to kill all the enemies without taking a hit. Mysteries remain by the end, which are perfect for water cooler discussions but if you’re someone who hates loose ends you’ll likely be left disappointed.Īlthough Katana Zero has a similar look to some recent popular 2D action-platformers, the feel is decidedly unique. Multiple playthroughs are needed to get a good grasp on what happens since so much is vague and many of the levels have multiple endings. Each of the 11 stages plays out in a similar fashion: a little bit of story is revealed, the katana-wielding maybe-samurai assassin kills a whole lot of people, and a little bit more story that’s dependant upon your actions completes the level.
What exactly is going on at any given time during Katana Zero can be a complete mystery.
It’s unique experience and successful capturing of the spirit of the 1980s has it stand out of the ever growing eShop catalogue. Katana Zero earns its Mature rating proudly, featuring no shortage of blood splattering across the screen as well as frequent and heavy drug use. The Nindie revolution on Switch has many advantages, one of which being a steady stream of titles we would never have seen on a Nintendo platform otherwise.
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