Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Wii)

84%
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Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Wii) (2009)
genre: action, role-play

score: 84%

reviews
'Muramasa is frustrating because it's a game that should be great, but its compounded faults result in it merely being good. If you can overlook the repetitive combat and boring backtracking, then you'll get a kick out of slicing up ninjas and monsters for a few hours -- and you'll certainly like ogling one of the best looking titles on the Wii.'
Read more » Gamespy
'This 2D hack-and-slash adventure lacks depth, but the striking backgrounds make it easy to get sucked into its world.'
Read more » Gamespot
'Sure it has its problems, but it is a drop-dead gorgeous game and sometimes you're not looking for a rocket scientist; you're just looking for a good time.'
Read more » GameShark
'It's a surprisingly long game, since it offers two different storylines and endings with two different characters. There are also challenges scattered throughout, as well as an incredible amount of swords to forge or collect.'
Read more » Cheat Code Central
'Muramasa will stand out on Wii, shining as one more ray of inspiration to other developers who have passed on Wii for good.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'Muramasa: The Demon Blade is will be remembered as one of the most unique and visually stunning Wii titles of 2009.'
Read more » Extreme Gamer
'But perhaps its best unrecognized feature is that it actually got a hardcore “gamer” like me to stop playing my Xbox 360 and pick up the Wii for the first time in months, possibly years, not just because it was my assignment, but because I wanted to. And I’m not sure I can give better praise than that.'
Read more » GameRevolution
'Muramasa is easy to pick up and play thanks to its simple control scheme, but offers enough depth and challenge to keep the action from getting stale. Combined with its amazing visuals, this is easily one of the better action titles on the platform.'
Read more » GameTrailers
'My only qualm with the demon was that he never really veered us off the beaten path, for the most part we were always trying to get from point A to point B; I would've loved to take in the sights more.'
Read more » GamePro
'The best part about Muramasa, though, is the presentation. This Wii effort sports vivid hand-drawn animation, breathtaking locales and a memorable soundtrack. It's without question one of the better games you'll find on the Wii.'
Read more » Gamedaily
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'The best hack-n-slash side-scroller of the generation. Muramasa is a masterpiece from beginning to end.'
Read more » GameZone
'On top of the unparalleled graphics that lovingly caress players' retinas from the second they load up the game, and enveloped within a traditional Japanese soundscape, Muramasa delivers steadily enjoyable gameplay from start to finish'
Read more » GamerNode
'Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a gaming experience that must be played regardless of your console preference.'
Read more » WorthPlaying
'All together, if you own a Wii, you should definitely plan on picking up Muramasa: The Demon Blade. It's easily one of the best third party titles on the system, and it's certainly the best looking 2D game I've seen in quite some time.'
Read more » Gaming Age
'Like the legendary sword the game's named after, Muramasa easily cuts through all the unnecessary fluff and gives you just what you want: tons and tons of flashy sword action.'
Read more » 1up.com
'Muramasa: The Demon Blade is already destined to garner a cult following, and I feel it deserves better. This title should be embraced by all Wii owners, don't let this one pass you by.'
Read more » GamingNexus
'Oboromuramasa is shallow, rather simple and relatively short-lived, but nonetheless wonderful in its way. As a piece of visual videogame art it's at the very peak of the medium's achievements, along with Okami and Odin Sphere, and it's crafted with such obvious, loving care and attention to detail that it's impossible not to like. If only its combat were as precise and considered as the faultless presentation, this might be an enduring love rather than a fleeting but indisputably beautiful affair.'
Read more » Eurogamer
'Even in the face of some structural missteps, Muramasa is a visually stunning game that is entertaining in the heat of battle – though that heat eventually cools down due to short and shallow encounters. Without better pacing and a lot more depth, Muramasa isn’t fit to run with the top-tier action titles.'
Read more » GameInformer
'As much a piece of art as it is a game, and it’s that true cohesive nature that will keep players pushing further and further along. The gameplay isn’t always the deepest experience in either the action or RPG genres – two buttons, blades, and a whole lot of killing –but the game’s inherent action mechanic is fun, fast, and addicting, and there always seems to be something new around the next corner; visually, gameplay, or otherwise.'
Read more » IGN
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