Developer: Cave
Developer: Cave
Developer: Cave
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: May 17, 2012 (US)
Release Date: May 11, 2012 (UK)
Release Date: May 17, 2012 (US)
T for Teen: Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
PEGI: RP
Akai Katana
Developer: Cave
Developer: Cave
Developer: Cave
Genre: Shooter
Release Date: May 17, 2012 (US)
Release Date: May 11, 2012 (UK)
Release Date: May 17, 2012 (US)
T for Teen: Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language
PEGI: RP
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Akai Katana

Experience sensory overload with shoot-em-up master Cave's Akai Katana. Set in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period, the people have discovered the powerful Blood Swords. Requiring human sacrifices to unleash their immense destructive power, these swords have been used by the empire to crush neighboring countries. However, all the bloodshed and power gained through sacrificing close family members has made some of the swordsmen reconsider. With new fighter planes and the powered up swords at their disposal, this small band of rebels now fight back against the tyrannical empire.

Created specifically with the Xbox 360 in mind, Akai Katana is the first CAVE release to feature horizontal combat in sumptuous HD and eye-watering full 16:9 support. Prepare for a new definition of 'bullet-hell'!


Editions

Also known as: Akai Katana Shin

Akai Katana (X360)

Release Region: United States
Release Date: May 17, 2012
Publisher: Rising Star Games

ESRB T for Teen Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Language

Akai Katana (X360)

Release Region: United Kingdom
Release Date: May 11, 2012
Publisher: Rising Star Games

Akai Katana (X360)

Release Region: Japan
Release Date: May 26, 2011
Publisher: Rising Star Games

Also available on: Arcade, PlayStation Vita

Features

  • Gorgeous hand-drawn artwork and lovingly rendered sprites
  • Full HD 16:9 support
  • Three gameplay modes: Origin (Arcade) Mode, Slash Mode and Climax Mode
  • Fully animated UI
  • Original Arcade settings optional for authentic experience
  • Online leaderboards and replays
  • Local 2-player co-op

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