Akai Katana
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Developed_By:
Cave
Published_By:
Rising Star Games
Released On:
26 May 2011
Akai Katana is a top-down shooter with the Bullet Hell play style, meaning the ship has a specific area called the "hit box" that needs to be maneuvered through a maze of bullets and enemies. This shooter features six stages and three different play modes called Origin, Slash, and Climax. They each have different play styles and difficulties. In Origin and Climax the player can switch between a defence and an attack mode. In defence the ship moves faster, destroying enemy up close and collecting energy. In attack the ship moves slower but shots are more powerful. The collected energy then orbits the ship and grows when enemy bullets pass over it. Energy is collected when switching back to defence. Energy is used to activate the phantom mode for enhanced abilities. Slash mode has a different system where energy is replaced by steel orbs that can be turned into katanas.
Players control a rebellious pilot with an aircraft in the style of World War II era, going after his former masters. There are three different pilots available, each with their own craft and power. A pilot has three lives so not every bullet is lethal, and there are also three smart bombs that clear the entire screen. Players have access to a support character for additional damage, but its use is different based on the chosen play mode. The game features some tutorial videos to explain the scoring system and the overall concept behind "Bullet Hell" shooters.
Akai Katana was released for the Xbox 360 console on May 11, 2012 , as part of the action genre. It offers a unique gaming experience with its challenging gameplay and various play modes.
UPC-A:
5060102953227 (Great Britain)
Part #:
53227 (Great Britain)
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Media Type:
DVD-ROM
Multiplayer Game Modes:
Co-Op
Sound Capabilities:
Dolby Digital
Number of Players: Co-Op:
2 Players
Multiplayer Options:
Same/Split-Screen
Number of Offline Players:
1-2 Players
Video Modes Supported:
HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, HDTV 1080p
Xbox/Windows Live:
Content Download, Scoreboard/Leaderboard, Achievements
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