Product Description

Kisuke is a fugitive being chased for a crime he no longer remembers, mysteriously driven to search for an unknown katana. Momohime, after being possessed by the spirit of the foul swordsman Jinkuro Izuna, is forced to flee her castle and accept a grave mission. Both will cross paths with the demon swordsmith, Muramasa - fight or die, that is his price!

• Beautiful hand-drawn graphics from the creators of Odin Sphere
• Two playable characters taking different paths through the game
• Timeless side-scrolling 2D gameplay with virtual 3D backgrounds
• Fast and intuitive action combat including dramatic special moves
• Over 100 swords to collect and level up, improving power, speed and durability
• Gorgeous integration of ancient folklore, traditional Japanese imagery and modern relentless action

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #715 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Rising Star Games
• Released on: 2009-11-27
• Platform: Nintendo Wii
• Format: Unknown format
• Dimensions: .53 pounds

Manufacturer's Description
Kisuke is a fugitive being chased for a crime he no longer remembers, mysteriously driven to search for an unknown katana. Momohime, after being possessed by the spirit of the foul swordsman Jinkuro Izuna, is forced to flee her castle and accept a grave mission. Both will cross paths with the demon swordsmith, Muramasa - fight or die: that is his price.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a fast and intuitive action combat game which features two playable characters; Kisuke, a young ninja and Momohime, a princess, both of whom take different paths through the game. There are over 100 swords to collect and level up which improve power, speed and durability and both characters are capable of dramatic special moves.

Muramasa is visually completely unique. The game features beautiful hand drawn graphics from the creators of Odin-Sphere, with amazing detailing and depth of imagery. The timeless side-scrolling 2D gameplay has virtual 3D backgrounds featuring the vivid and lush artwork of traditional Japanese culture which enhance the user experience far beyond expectation. The game combines gorgeous integration of ancient folklore, traditional Japanese imagery and modern relentless action.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a beautifully rendered retelling of the classic Japanese folk tale. A highly immersive 2D side-scrolling action game, Muramasa is a title that will be loved by core and casual gamers alike.

Customer Reviews

short and sweet.
a game with amazing graphics overall. the combat is extremely addictive. based on japanese folklore, muramasa is probably so japanese you wont know half of what is going on until you read the history of foxes in japan! this game is thankfully easier than odin sphere. However, The stages feel lifeless, you just travel from one end to the other (hey, someone had to say it, not that it really bothers me but still...)and it ends way too quickly. so baisically a quick recap:

good
amazing graphics
sound is epic
very funny at times

bad
stages feel too flat
over too soon, about ten hours (but has some replay value)

and if you like seeing seminaked girls in hotsprings, this will make your day!