Katana Zero
Katana Zero does kind of have it all. Its lightning fast combat, which demands you survive whole levels without being hit by a single enemy, is a thrill to master, and it looks and feels elegant. Its noir-adjacent world and style feels ripped from John Wick, and I love the presentation of its grimy and non-linear storyline. Plus it’s so clearly Hotline Miami distilled into a 2D hack ‘n’ slash. But mostly, I love Katana Zero for this one track that I haven’t been able to get out of my head. It’s called “Rain on Brick” and exceptionally captures my perfect ambiance. The soundtrack to my inner monologue, and some of the slickest 2D action, can be yours by picking up Katana Zero for $9 on GOG.
