

The appeal of being able to manipulate time is saving yourself from death. Since each stage is fairly short this isn’t too much of a hassle, but you will die a lot, and that’s ok. If you get hit, you’re done for and have to start over from the beginning of the stage. You can see what’s waiting behind each door and try to figure out the best approach when killing whoever’s waiting on the other side. This also allows you to slow down traps and lasers so you can pass through more easily.Įach stage is separated into numerous rooms. By holding down the L button you can make everything go in slow motion and knock bullets back at enemies, or dodge a barrage of bullets from a group of thugs. But all those are small potatoes compared to this samurais-specific ability: he can manipulate time and slow it down for a short period. Teaching the player basic moves like jump, slash, crawl, and roll. The first 2-3 levels are pretty much tutorials.

Katana Zero evokes a lot of emotion throughout its entirety, and it’s not all sad. It’s a sad story that takes a lot of twists and turns before everything’s over. He has no memories before his time in the war, all he knows is killing. The game follows a nameless Samurai Assassin as he tries to figure out the mystery of his past and take down the evil corporation that ruined his life. If you’re looking for a fast-paced, action-packed side-scrolling adventure involving samurais, government conspiracies, and the ability to manipulate time, then you’ve come to the right place. Seriously though, Katana Zero is an awesome game. Katana Zero is one of the best indie games I’ve played on the Nintendo Switch.
