GamePro
- Review by Brian Wright, [3/5]. "The question everyone is asking is: Just how bad is it? The answer: It's not that bad."
- http://www.gamepro.com/computer/pc/games/reviews/5745.shtml

Game Revolution
- Review by Johnny B.
- http://www.gamerevolution.com/oldsite/games/pc/action/daikatana.htm

GameZone
- Michael Lafferty review [7/10] for PC includes screenshots. "The options package is rather limited, but the main thrust is the non-stop action of the game."
- http://www.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r10694.htm

GameSpot
- Erik Wolpaw review [4.6/10] for PC includes screenshots and movie. "Daikatana is not an unmitigated disaster - but unfortunately, that's not enough to endorse it."
- http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/daikatana/review.html

PC.IGN
- Includes review and many screenshots.
- http://pc.ign.com/articles/153/153095p1.html

Speedy 3D
- Rated 7/10 by Mark Jackson. "It's a worthwhile game if you want to be kept occupied or simply go back to the good old days of Co-Op single player."
- http://www.speedy3d.com/reviews/daikatana/index.shtml

FiringSquad
- Comprehensive negative review.
- http://www.firingsquad.com/games/daikatana/

Sharky Extreme
- Includes screenshots and criticism.
- http://www.sharkyextreme.com/games/reviews/ionstorm/daikatana/