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Muramasa: The Demon Blade

Muramasa: The Demon Blade

Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure

by Vanillaware

Score

Ratings

Published

8.5

46

2009

IGDB critic rating

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Information

Consoles

Wii, Wii U

Developer

Vanillaware

Publisher

Ignition Entertainment

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

Apr 9, 2009

Age Rating

ESRB T

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Information

Consoles

Wii, Wii U

Developer

Vanillaware

Publisher

Ignition Entertainment

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

Apr 9, 2009

Age Rating

ESRB T

Synopsis:

Based on ancient Japanese lore, Murumasa: The Demon Blade plunges players into the mystical Genroku era, ruled by the skilled shogun Tsunayoshi Tokogawa. But this culture is threatened; Tokugawa's thirst for power leads to a conflict over the enormously powerful, though cursed, Demon Blades. Used in hatred, drenched in blood, the cursed blades condemn those who use them to tragedy, madness, and untimely deaths. As chaos spreads, denizens from the netherworld breach their realm as these malevolent swords summon evil spirits -- and the Dragon and Demon Gods as well. Featuring hand-drawn 2D art reflecting the heritage and tone of the storyline, Muramasa: The Demon Blade transports players into a little known mythology, envisioned by the creators of the critically acclaimed Odin Sphere. Players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the clever side-scrolling levels that feature vertical progression as well as the traditional horizontal stage advancement.

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