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Muramasa: The Demon Blade (arguably the best game from Vanillaware) is 10 years old today
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Agreed easily best Vanillaware game. Loved OS and DC but this one hooked me the most.
Make that three.
Make that three.
I actually can't disagree with the title, but it speaks more about how flawed each Vanillaware release is moreso than how pronounced the quality level of Muramasa is above the rest.
At least in my view. I've enjoyed the titles, but there is always a large asterisk.
At least in my view. I've enjoyed the titles, but there is always a large asterisk.
The combat and story's great...
But best game my ass.
The recycled level segments are the worst examples of padding I've ever seen.
But best game my ass.
The recycled level segments are the worst examples of padding I've ever seen.
I prefer Odin sphere/Muramasa's "2D" movement/control over DC
That's correct. You can tell looking at the title screens. Title screens almost always have copyright information on them.
What? Muramasa is nowhere near Leithrasir's league, let alone Dragon's Crown. The Wii version is arguably the worst of VanillaWare's "big" games; Vita version with DLC is at least decent, but still far inferior to the other two.
I found the game ultra reptitive (even for a Vanillaware) and super grindy. Boss fights took AGES and I never beat any of the dlc because every boss fight would take forever
Wii Muramasa is the simplest, most repetitive shit ever. I know calling a VanillaWare game repetitive is like saying water is wet, but it still manages to outdo every single one of them in that regard with the most one note combat system imaginable, and to top it off, both characters are functionally identical. And yes, I played in Fury mode.
Vita's DLC characters at least are more varied, and I actually liked Okoi's gameplay quite a bit (yes, avatar quote me). But Wii version? Nah.
Game is so dull and repetitive.
I know I beat it... or did I? It's completely unmemorable once the art also starts to repeat on itself.
I know I beat it... or did I? It's completely unmemorable once the art also starts to repeat on itself.
Really want to play this again but I got rid of my Vita years ago. :( Can't even play it on the Vita TV thing I don't believe which I do still have somewhere.
Oh wow really, it's not a vita TV compatible game? That's super surprising considering it has like 0 touch screen functionality.
Gorgeous game, but I found it to be one of their weakest efforts. The level design leaves a lot to be desired (as in most Vanillaware games) and after some hours I just found it to be pretty boring. I liked Odin Sphere a lot more, but even that was super repetitive. My favorite Vanillaware game has to be Dragon's Crown, that game could at least get away with boring level-design.
Hmm, it should be? Considering that's how I played it and the DLC from beginning to end :)
Unless something changed Vita firmware wise since the game came out.
I played it on PSTV.
It looks amazing but it felt quite repetitive in the end. I have yet to finish it once though (and my save was corrupted so yeah).
It looks amazing but it felt quite repetitive in the end. I have yet to finish it once though (and my save was corrupted so yeah).
Gorgeous game with cool bosses. Music is cute. That's it. I just played through it a week ago, pretty forgettable once it's over. Don't think I'll bother with the dlc.
Lol yeah that's what I thought.
Usually games are only restricted from PSTV when they have a lot of touch screen stuff.
first post! :) ...
love this game! my favorite vanillware game by a mile. perfect melding of gameplay, story-telling, music, & gorgeous artwork. stunning...
You can ;)
It's still compatible, I launched it again a few weeks ago.
What do you think the likelihood of this game receiving a HD release like Odin Sphere and dragons crown?
And how's that visual novel robot game coming along?
And how's that visual novel robot game coming along?
Great to hear! Since playing it with a controller on the big screen is a great alternative too :)
Wait really??! I thought the last time I looked it didn't show compatible. OMG I need to find mine and hook that thing up. Thanks!
No argument here. I've been waiting 10 years for another Muramasa and was pretty gutted when they revealed that 13 Sentinels was a completely different kind of game. Dragon's Crown is alright, but it's no atmospheric Metroidvania.
At the very least, they need to port Rebirth to modern consoles. Package it with the little DLC episodes and call it "Muramasa: Definitive Edition" or something. You just know it would sell like crazy on Switch (and probably pretty healthily on PS4 as well).
At the very least, they need to port Rebirth to modern consoles. Package it with the little DLC episodes and call it "Muramasa: Definitive Edition" or something. You just know it would sell like crazy on Switch (and probably pretty healthily on PS4 as well).
That was the main reason why I bought a PSTV !
Which version do you own ?
I forgot but I think I did buy it for Vita. Have to break out the PSTV and play that sucker one of these days...
I loved this game and the DLC, but let's be honest. The gameplay isn't particularly special (Odin Sphere Remaster has their best gameplay), and it's probably the most repetitive game they've ever made.
Definitely needs a console port though, because I think it's easily the most beautiful game they've ever made from a visual standpoint. No reason this shouldn't be on PS4 Pro/One X. I thought they'd do it too after Dragns Crown Pro.
Definitely needs a console port though, because I think it's easily the most beautiful game they've ever made from a visual standpoint. No reason this shouldn't be on PS4 Pro/One X. I thought they'd do it too after Dragns Crown Pro.
Just the regular digital vita version. Not the complete collection or anything.
How much did this game sell? I believe this game was never released on the correct platform. It should've been at least on PS3 and PC.
I really liked the game -- got the true ending in both the Wii and Vita versions. Never played the DLC, but I've heard it's great.
Definitely wouldn't mind having this on a console again, with the Vita's control scheme.
Definitely wouldn't mind having this on a console again, with the Vita's control scheme.
Huh, I will have to see if I can find my PS TV and try it out. Thanks!