Fandom: Muramasa: The Demon Blade Category: Video Games Comments: The original game was released on the Wii back in 2009, but then they released it on Vita with four DLC chapters and a new, MUCH BETTER translation as Muramasa Rebirth (seriously, if you're going to play or watch a Let's Play, make sure it's Rebirth!). Even if you've never played it, chances are you've seen it, because this game is freaking gorgeous.
The game takes place in Edo-era Japan, and between the main game and its four DLC, you have the chance to play as six protagonists: Momohime, a young princess possessed by a master swordsman; Kisuke, a rogue ninja trying to save the woman he loves; Miike/Okoi, a Nekomata out to avenge the death of her friend; Gonbe, a peasant farmer trying to save his village; Arashimaru, another ninja cursed by a goddess to die in seven days; and Rajyaki, a young, female oni determined to have the man of her dreams.
If you have a Vita, there's no reason not to own this game. The gameplay is fast-paced and varied between characters, the bosses are huge and creative, the graphics are gorgeous hand-drawn sprites, and the music is phenomenal. And in true Vanillaware fashion the food looks delicious! It's got adventure, romance, fantasy, tragedy. All of the characters have their own story with multiple endings, and they weave together beautifully.
The characters I plan on nominating come from the 3rd DLC starring Arashimaru. It's about a 15 year old ninja, who was kidnapped as a child and raised by the Iga Clan. When he learns the truth of his past and goes on the run, he accidentally desecrates the shrine of the water goddess Inaraki, and is cursed by her to die in seven days. Meanwhile, his brother, Dengoro, hunts him down, thinking he's the ninja that killed their father. It's tense, tragic, and both endings are satisfying conclusions.
You can watch all the relevant cutscenes for Arashimaru's story in about 90 minutes. The rest of the game is much longer but every story is worth it.
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Comments: The original game was released on the Wii back in 2009, but then they released it on Vita with four DLC chapters and a new, MUCH BETTER translation as Muramasa Rebirth (seriously, if you're going to play or watch a Let's Play, make sure it's Rebirth!). Even if you've never played it, chances are you've seen it, because this game is freaking gorgeous.
The game takes place in Edo-era Japan, and between the main game and its four DLC, you have the chance to play as six protagonists: Momohime, a young princess possessed by a master swordsman; Kisuke, a rogue ninja trying to save the woman he loves; Miike/Okoi, a Nekomata out to avenge the death of her friend; Gonbe, a peasant farmer trying to save his village; Arashimaru, another ninja cursed by a goddess to die in seven days; and Rajyaki, a young, female oni determined to have the man of her dreams.
If you have a Vita, there's no reason not to own this game. The gameplay is fast-paced and varied between characters, the bosses are huge and creative, the graphics are gorgeous hand-drawn sprites, and the music is phenomenal. And in true Vanillaware fashion the food looks delicious! It's got adventure, romance, fantasy, tragedy. All of the characters have their own story with multiple endings, and they weave together beautifully.
The characters I plan on nominating come from the 3rd DLC starring Arashimaru. It's about a 15 year old ninja, who was kidnapped as a child and raised by the Iga Clan. When he learns the truth of his past and goes on the run, he accidentally desecrates the shrine of the water goddess Inaraki, and is cursed by her to die in seven days. Meanwhile, his brother, Dengoro, hunts him down, thinking he's the ninja that killed their father. It's tense, tragic, and both endings are satisfying conclusions.
You can watch all the relevant cutscenes for Arashimaru's story in about 90 minutes. The rest of the game is much longer but every story is worth it.
Links:
1. Muramasa: Rebirth trailer
2. A playthrough of the entire game and its endings.
3. Trailer for the 3rd DLC, which is what I'll be requesting for sure!
4. The Soundtrack, because goddamn, is this music amazing.