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85Highly Rated
6hMain Story
2018Released

Deal Verdict

30

Poor Deal

$3.99

$4.99

This isn't a particularly compelling price. Waiting for a larger discount is likely the better option.

Price History

The current price of $3.99 is equal to the 7-day and 30-day lows, indicating a strong recent price.

7-day low

$3.99

30-day low

$3.99

All-time low

$1.24

$3.99

Lowest Recorded Offers

Steam

$1.24

Epic Games

$3.99

Ratings

85

Highly Rated

Score from 4 sources, critics and players combined
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OpenCritic
73/100
Xbox Logo
Xbox
4.5/5
PlayStation Logo
PlayStation207 reviews
4.49/5
Steam Logo
Steam1,388 reviews
Very Positive

About

Akane is an Arena Arcade-Action title developed by Ludic Studios and published by DX GAMEWORKS LLC, released on September 9, 2018. This single-player indie game falls within the Sci-fi and Casual genres, offering a straightforward objective to eliminate as many foes as possible in one hit. The core gameplay loop focuses on surviving waves of opposition while managing limited resources to progress through the story. Players encounter five distinct enemy types throughout their journey, starting with Yakuza Guys who appear frequently as basic pawns. More dangerous threats include Tanks that require multiple hits to defeat, Shooters equipped with cybernetics that never miss, and Cyber Ninjas possessing deadly dashes and strong defenses. The final confrontation involves Katsuro, a boss character named Nemesis whose abilities evolve based on how many times the player defeats him. To strengthen Akane, players can unlock various equipment through specific missions, including different guns and katanas with unique special abilities. Additional gear options consist of cigarettes that alter the look of special moves, gadgets providing minor combat boosts, and boots that modify movement speed and dash mechanics. The game also features a single arena environment populated by pedestrians, neon advertisements, and dynamic lighting effects. The audio experience is handled by Cybass, providing the musical score and sound effects for the proceedings. A main story run takes approximately six hours to complete, while including extra content extends playtime to eight hours. Completing all available challenges and unlocking every piece of equipment requires about nine hours of total gameplay time.

Details

Platforms
Release Date
  • 9/9/2018

Developers
Publishers

System Requirements

OSWindows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
CPU2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or equivalent
Memory2 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT or equivalent
Storage200 MB available space
OSWindows 7 / 8 / 8.1 / 10
CPU3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 or equivalent
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 Ti or equivalent
Storage200 MB available space

How Long To Beat

Main Story
6 Hours
Main Story + Extra
8 Hours
Completionist
9 Hours

Steam Stats

  • Steam Deck

    Akane - Verified Steam Deck CompatabilityVerified
  • Owners

    100,000 - 200,000

Achievements

35 Total Achievements
Achievement - THE APPRENTICE BECAME THE MASTERTHE APPRENTICE BECAME THE MASTER
Achievement - SONS OF THE BATTLE CRYSONS OF THE BATTLE CRY
Achievement - HALF CHINESE, HALF JAPANESE, HALF AMERICANHALF CHINESE, HALF JAPANESE, HALF AMERICAN
Achievement - “NOT IN THE FACE"“NOT IN THE FACE"
Achievement - YOU'RE GONNA CARRY THAT WEIGHTYOU'RE GONNA CARRY THAT WEIGHT
Achievement - “I HAVE THIS!”“I HAVE THIS!”
Achievement - “THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK!”“THIS IS MY BOOMSTICK!”
Achievement - Blame!Blame!
Achievement - FIGHTING WITH STYLEFIGHTING WITH STYLE
Achievement - KILLING SPREEKILLING SPREE

Akane Buying and Gameplay FAQs

Where can I buy Akane the cheapest?

The cheapest price right now is $3.99 at Epic Games (20% off the $4.99 list price).

Is Akane on sale right now?

Yes, Akane is currently on sale with up to 20% off at select stores.

How much does Akane cost?

Right now, you can buy Akane for as low as $3.99 ($4.99 MSRP), depending on the store and platform.

Is Akane on Xbox Game Pass?

No, Akane is not currently on Xbox Game Pass. The cheapest way to play is to buy it as low as $3.99, depending on the store and platform.

How much is Akane on Steam?

On Steam, Akane is listed at $4.99 (MSRP $4.99).

What is the historical lowest price for Akane?

The lowest recorded price for Akane is FREE, based on past sales and discounts.

Is Akane single-player only?

Akane is primarily a single-player experience.

Can I play Akane on Steam Deck?

Yes. Akane is rated Verified on Steam Deck, so it runs well on the handheld with no extra setup.

Is Akane available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, or Switch?

Akane is available on PC, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.

How long does it take to beat Akane?

The main story takes around 6 hours, while a completionist run averages 9 hours.

When did Akane release?

Akane launched on September 9, 2018.

How much free space do I need for Akane?

You'll need about 200 MB of free space to install and play.

What age rating is Akane?

Akane is rated M for Blood and Gore, Language, Sexual Themes, Use of Tobacco, and Violence.

Does Akane have DLC?

Yes. Akane has at least 1 DLC. This includes Akane: Soundtrack.

Akane Patch Notes And Updates

LATEST

Announcement

Akane Soundtrack Available!!

Patch Note

PATCH 1.0.5 NOTES

Announcement

PATCH 1.0.4

Announcement

Patch 1.0.3

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