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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
Gorgeous backgrounds, Intense boss battles, Lots of swords to collect.
Combat lacks depth, Not much to do outside of combat.
This 2D hack-and-slash adventure lacks depth, but the striking backgrounds make it easy to get sucked into its world. ...
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Published: 2009-09-08, Author: Tom , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Every so often, a game comes out that looks so incredible, its easy to look past the small problems bubbling just beneath the surface in order to enjoy its brilliant artistic design. Muramasa: The Demon Blade offers so much more than its pedestrian co...
Abstract: 2009 has been a good year for 2D games. Recent releases like Trine and Shadow Complex have kept the classic perspective while introducing modern gameplay mechanics, while re-released titles such as Klonoa remind us just how fun an old-fashioned left-t...
Abstract: Honestly, I have very little reason to use my Nintendo Wii these days. There is just nothing on the console that I would enjoy, outside of the occasional Virtual Console title or Wii Ware release. So imagine my surprise when someone gave the okay for V...
Abstract: Muramasa's a stylish gem of a game, from the eerily lit cemeteries, ethereal forests, and panoramic rooftop backdrops to the flashy swords you swing around. Vanillaware's side-scrolling action game exudes style in even the tiniest details: protagonists...
Abstract: If youve been following the Wii software lineup at all as of late it would be impossible to not know about a little game called Muramasa: The Demon blade by this time. Published by Ignition Software and releasing in just over a week, this action-RPG i...
