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September 2009
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The editors liked
Absolutely gorgeous
Two characters with different stories
Intuitive fighting/combo system.
Gorgeous hand drawn graphics
Deep combat and tight controls
Multiple storylines
Gorgeous backgrounds
Intense boss battles
Lots of swords to collect.
Lush and gorgoues visuals
Toptier animation
Simplistic
Yet deep combat
Outrageous boss characters
Gorgeous visuals
Simple controls
Lots of control scheme options
Two play modes to accommodate veterans and beginners
Multiple endings
Lots of swords to forge and foods to cook.
The editors didn't like
The action gets repetitive
Tons of weapons with little variety
Press up to jump? Really?
Gameplay can be overly linear
Combat occasionally bogs down and gets boring Previous Page Prev Next Page Next 1 2
Combat lacks depth
Not much to do outside of combat.
Can be a bit linear
Sword selection becomes a palette swap
Some people may be turned away by the difficulty. Also
If you enjoy English voice acting you may be disappointed
Abstract: Muramasa: The Demon Blade is one of those games you can't resist playing just because of how cool it looks. A princess possessed by a demon; a ninja with a forgotten past. You've seen a stage; now you want to see more… whether you're attracted to the floa...
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a visually stunning game, with a great art style that influences everything in the game. The controls work perfectly, but while the battles are stylish and smooth, they aren’t as engaging as you might hope they would be. T...
Gorgeous visuals, simple controls, lots of control scheme options, two play modes to accommodate veterans and beginners, multiple endings, lots of swords to forge and foods to cook.
Some people may be turned away by the difficulty. Also, if you enjoy English voice acting you may be disappointed, since it only uses the original Japanese.
Abstract: Pros: Dazzling visuals, engaging swordplay.Cons: Repetitive gameplay, slight stories. I remember long drives with my family when I was a boy. My mother was fond of pointing out the scenery, insisting to my sister and me that we must admire the dry, tal...
Abstract: Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a beautifully-constructed 2D side-scrolling action game for the Nintendo Wii. One can’t describe a game like that without mentioning the fantastic PS2 title Odin Sphere, so be sure to get up to speed on that game as it is t...
Abstract: We waited very impatiently for Muramasa: The Demon Blade to come out on Wii this month. The slashing action game has been enchanting us with trailers for months. And here it is. The die has been cast, our fate determined, and there was nothing that wo...
Abstract: Muramasa: The Demon Blade, available exclusively for the Nintendo Wii, is the perfect example of style over substance. It's not that the game is completely devoid of content and depth, it's just that the visuals are over-the-top wonderful and the game...
Abstract: I never had the time or inclination to play Vanillaware’s Odin Sphere. It sure looked pretty, but when it came out, I wasn’t in the right mindspace to play through a lengthy RPG. Of course, when I finally came to my senses, the game had vanished off s...
Abstract: Muramasa: The Demon Blade has a formula that is polished to the extreme and is one of the most complete and deep video games in its genre. This energetic action RPG video game is a visual masterpiece that takes you on a journey that challenges you and...
Abstract: Muramasa: The Demon Blade is the newest title from Odin Sphere developers Vanillaware, and it's easy to tell considering that the game makes use of the same 2D painterly like visuals of their previous efforts, and it's one of the best looking titles yo...
