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Katana ZERO

Nintendo Switchsteam

Askiisoft / Devolver Digital

Genre: ネオノワールアクション

Game Overview

Katana ZERO kills in one hit — both the player and every enemy — with a timeline rewind that frames each level as a premonition. The neo-noir story of a drug-dependent assassin unfolds through dialogue choices that can be interrupted mid-sentence. Askiisoft, Devolver Digital. Switch, PC. GPA scores it high on Action and Emotional Story — the 3-hour action game where the narrative density matches the mechanical precision.

Game Characteristics

Action

85%

Emotional Story

75%

Dystopian Setting

75%

High Difficulty

72%

Story Depth

72%

Dark

68%

Existential Themes

65%

Graphics

65%

Player profile fit

Recommended for: Intermediate to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner

Intermediate

65 ✓

Advanced

75 ✓

Keywords

emotional story一撃即死ネオノワールDevolver Digital2〜3時間完結

Gameplay Profile Chart

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Action

85%

Emotional Story

75%

Dystopian Setting

75%

High Difficulty

72%

Story Depth

72%

Dark

68%

Existential Themes

65%

Graphics

65%

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About "Katana ZERO"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

カタナゼロ（Katana ZERO） leads with its ネオノワールアクション identity, anchored by the core feel of "Katana ZERO kills in one hit — both the player and every enemy — with a timeline rewind that frames each level as a pr…." The headline profile reads Action 85% / Emotional Story 75% / Dystopian Setting 75%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and Emotional Story. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "カタナゼロ（Katana ZERO）" by using its feel of emotional story, 一撃即死, and ネオノワール as the primary lens, weighting Action and Emotional Story most heavily. Top similar titles include "エンダーリリーズ（ENDER LILIES: Quietus of the Knights）", "エンダーマグノリア（ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist）", "Neva（ネバ）".