Buckle up, flyers...it's time for take-off! Rising Star Games, Inc. today announced that its action-packed shmup (shoot 'em up) arcade game Akai Katana has shipped to retailers nationwide. Released exclusively for the Xbox 360, Akai Katana places gamers in a parallel world resembling Japan's Taisho period.
Akai Katana puts the sword in players' hands as they take on a tyrannical empire of bloodshed to restore peace and order to the world they once knew. Presented in stunning HD graphics and featuring three gameplay modes, Akai Katana provides a true side-scrolling experience with the adrenaline-filled action that fans of the genre have come to expect.
Akai Katana features include:
- Gorgeous hand-drawn artwork
- Full HD 16:9 support
- Three modes of gameplay
- Origin (Arcade)
- Slash
- Climax
- Fully animated UI
- Original Arcade settings (optional) for an authentic experience
- Online leaderboards and replays
- Local two-player co-op
- Frantic 'bullet hell' action
