Muramasa Rebirth

Muramasa Rebirth

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Release Date: April 9, 2009

RPG, fantasy, hack'and'slash, 2D, beat 'em up, remaster/remake, experimental/artistic, Japanese mythology, action RPG, singleplayer

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Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a two-dimensional mix of action game and RPG, whose action is set in a fantastic and mythical version of Japan.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade, released on PSV and Wii, is a mix of action and RPG games, characterized by original and unique two-dimensional graphics. Despite relatively low sales, the title received many awards and distinctions and was warmly received by the players. Its producer is the Japanese studio Vanillaware, well known to fans of niche productions thanks to GrimGrimoire and Odin Sphere from PlayStation 2.

Plot

Set in a fantastic 17th-century version of Japan, Muramasa's plot is divided into two separate but overlapping parts, each with a separate main character. The first is a young ninja warrior, Kisuke, who sacrificed his life to protect his beloved. He was saved from death by the mysterious spirit of a famous armorer. The second protagonist is Princess Momohime, possessed by the soul of the infamous warrior Izuna Jinkuro.

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Last updated on July 5, 2019

Videos and Screens

[0:52] Muramasa: The Demon Blade release trailer

[0:50] Muramasa: The Demon Blade #1

Muramasa: The Demon Blade Summary

Platforms:

Nintendo Wii

Nintendo Wii April 9, 2009

PlayStation Vita

PlayStation Vita March 28, 2013

Developer: Vanillaware

Publisher: Aksys Games