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Muramasa: The Demon Blade

 
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platform: Wii
publisher: Xseed Games
developer: Vanillaware, Ltd.
published: September 08, 2009
genre: Action
players: 1
 
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Abstract

Based on ancient Japanese lore, Murumasa: The Demon Blade plunges players into the mystical Genroku era, ruled by the skilled shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa.

ESRB rating

Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Th 


Full description

The developer behind critically acclaimed titles Grim Grimoire and Odin Sphere returns with another highly stylized, action-heavy game in Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Set in feudal Japan and named after an infamous swordsmith, Muramasa puts players in the role of either a possessed princess named Momohime, or a fugitive ninja named Kisuke, as they go on a quest to find 108 cursed swords and defeat the demonic minions of an evil shogun. Levels are fast-paced and involve furious swordplay, but gamers must pay attention to their sword health, because when blades break they take a long time to heal. Luckily, players can carry three different katana with them, and switching to a fresh sword while a damaged sword heals is a necessity during epic boss battles. The game offers respites from the action in the form of sword forging, conversations with villagers, health-restoring trips to the hot springs, and a cooking mini-game. Characters grow stronger as they progress through the story, and Muramasa offers three different difficulty levels to provide a challenge for gamers of all skill levels.

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The creators of the acclaimed PlayStation 2 hit, Odin Sphere, return with the single player, action RPG, Muramasa: The Demon Blade. Steeped in the ancient mythology of Japan, Muramasa: The Demon Blade tells a tale of possessed souls, forgotten pasts and unimaginable destinies. A Wii exclusive, filled with expertly hand animated graphics and gameplay that transitions seamlessly between player-controlled elements and story sequences it is an adventure only to be experienced on the Wii.

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Katana battles in 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade'
Over-the-to katana battles.
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Sword-specific attack in 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade'
Sword-specific attacks.
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Beautiful play environments in 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade'
Beautiful play environments.
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Battling a giant octopus in 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade'
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Story
This adventure unfolds during feudal Japan's Genroku era, a volatile time marked by warring factions and grave civil unrest under the shogun Tsunayoshi Tokugawa. The power-hungry shogun yearns to collect an array of legendary swords, but these blades carry a terrible curse-each one thirsting for blood the moment it's drawn. Those who wield these blades slowly become homicidal, and are destined to a tragic and untimely death.

Two Heroes are thrust into this treacherous climate-Kisuke, a brave young lad who's lost his memory, and Momohime, a lithe female ronin possessed by a dark spirit. They must venture across the dangerous countryside, in a race to collect the swords before the vile shogun can reach them. Watch as the destinies of those drawn to these cursed blades unfolds, as dragon and demon gods from the underworld appear to challenge those who wield them. Who will you encounter? Friend or foe? Find out in Muramasa: The Demon Blade.

Playable Characters
In Muramasa: The Demon Blade players have their choice of two playable characters: the renegade ninja, Kisuke, and the princess turned kunoichi, Momohine. These are their stories.

Playable character Kisuke from 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade' Kisuke
A ninja with no memory and hounded by a dark unknown past, Kisuke inexplicably finds himself a fugitive, chased for a crime he doesn't remember. He only knows that he must find a certain "katana" and that despite his best intentions, battle seems to follow wherever he goes.
Playable character Momohime from 'Muramasa: The Demon Blade' Momohime
Described by her subjects as "beautiful as a flower and pure as snow," Momohime is a princess of Narukami. But when a dark spirit visits her castle Momohime's idyllic life is changed forever. Forced against her will, she leaves behind everything she knows in a quest for the cursed demon swords.

Gameplay
In Muramasa: The Demon Blade players are given the choice to take on the role of either Kisuke or Momohime as they set off in different directions with the goal of collecting as many katana (swords) as possible. Swords are categorized in groupings defined by the weapon's levels of power and agility. Each Katana also is imbued with a specific attack technique that players will utilize in the different, progessively more difficult game modes. Modes include: Unmatched Mode, designed for character leveling; Carnage Mode, an advanced action mode; and Insane Death Mode, which as its name implies is a very advanced mode and is only available to players who have cleared Carnage Mode.

Key Game Features

  • A unique action RPG, from the makers of Odin Sphere, with a story pulled from Japanese mythology.
  • Entrancing 2D animation with the look of beautiful hand-drawn watercolor painting.
  • Playable characters including a male ninja or female kunoichi, both possessing a wide variety of ninja skills necessary for progression through the levels in not only side-scrolling fashion, but vertical progression elements as well.
  • Controller support for both the Wii Remote and the Nintendo Classic Controller.
  • Three progressively more difficult game modes: Unmatched Mode, Carnage Mode and Insane Death Mode.
  • A large variety of play environments featuring optional challenge stages and mini-games throughout.


Special features

  • Take two different warriors on separate quests to defeat a demonic shogun

  • Wield 108 different swords, each with its own special power

  • Forge new swords, talk with villagers, and cook food

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