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Jericho · **on:** December 27, 2008, 04:08:08 AM

God. Damn. This game is sexy.

Genre: 2D Action Platformer/RPG
Developer: Vanillaware
Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment (Main Publisher) / XSEED Games / Rising Star Entertainment
Release Date: July 28, 2009; Confirmed to Release in ALL Regions.

Head Producer: Yoshifumi Hashimoto

Quote from: Game Details

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; Tokogawa'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.

-More as I get it!-

Notes From Me

Tell me something, as an avid fan of the platformer & RPG genres, and a closet art connoisseur, what do you think my reaction was the first time I heard of this game that melds the action platformer and RPG genres together to create something that plays like Rockman ZERO 3 on steroids, Legend of Kage and Genpei Toma Den and was artistically directed by Katsushika Hokusai, the painter responsible for 36 Views of Mount Fuji? I'll tell you what it was, instant love. All the new details that keep popping up about the game only continue to make me feel all fuzzy inside... Or maybe that's the leftovers... (Crowd boos)

Either way, this thread is all about discussing info on the game so far and whenever it releases. Links to past footage and TGS trailers and well as a HD Walkthrough and recent Director's Interview are in the links section. Have fun!

Links & Videos

Protodude · **Reply #1 on:** December 27, 2008, 04:11:45 AM

Words cannot express how psyched I am for this.

VixyNyan · **Reply #2 on:** December 27, 2008, 04:12:13 AM

Just like Odin Sphere, this is Day One Get! ^^

We talked about this game for a few years since it was first announced.

Jericho · **Reply #3 on:** December 27, 2008, 04:18:44 AM

Yeah, I remember when Acid first put me onto it. I just couldn't get it out of my head.

Posted on: December 26, 2008, 10:13:49 PM

Also, fixed up the first post with some new information.

HokutoNoBen · **Reply #4 on:** December 27, 2008, 06:04:25 AM

This will definitely be a Day 1 thing.

I just hope that they will truly deliver on gameplay all around this time. The one thing I did not like about OS was that there was so much item management and back-tracking, it seemed.

Protoman Blues · **Reply #5 on:** December 27, 2008, 06:28:18 AM

Oh yeah, this looked like a must get game from the day we all talked about it during Nintendo's Conference of Magic and Wonders. I can't wait!

Jericho · **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2009, 08:23:37 AM

We've finally hit the mother load of Muramasa footage it seems. New pics went out today, along with the final box art for the game, and there was much rejoicing about the lands. See the spoiler tag below for details.

[spoiler]

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And yeah, I think I just about came seeing these.

Protoman Blues · **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2009, 08:30:22 AM

The box art is simply beautiful! The game looks very nice. I'm looking forward to it.

Ephidiel · **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2009, 01:25:49 PM

i just hope they don't screw up the controls

Acid · **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:33:39 PM

Whar makes you think that could happen?

Jericho · **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:45:10 PM

Just watch this. Hype mode engaged.

Ephidiel · **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2009, 02:57:55 PM

Quote from: Acid on February 06, 2009, 02:33:39 PM

Whar makes you think that could happen?

well since its on wii its just a fear

Jericho · **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2009, 03:03:08 PM

Quote from: Ephidiel on February 06, 2009, 02:57:55 PM

well since its on wii its just a fear

Huh? ???

The game doesn't have any gesture based moves. Besides, Classic Controller support was confirmed such a loooong time ago.

Ephidiel · **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2009, 03:06:11 PM

good
i guess I missed the part with the classic controller

The Drunken Dishwasher · **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2009, 09:25:26 PM

*looks back at his Wii...sees the DC and the PS2 nearby...then looks at his DS, ready to be played during the 30 minute bus ride to work, then back to his Wii*

Yeah, I can't wait for this game to come out

HokutoNoBen · **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:46:54 AM

Quote from: Jericho on February 06, 2009, 02:45:10 PM

Just watch this. Hype mode engaged.

Marvelous....

Acid · **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2009, 03:49:33 AM

That fox lady with the umbrelly was kinda cute.

Probably a villain though.

Also let me say: HOLY FRIGGIN CRAP

I wanna beat up those HUGE japanese gods so badly.

(Made out Kagutsuchi and Raijin so far)

VixyNyan · **Reply #17 on:** February 08, 2009, 02:30:00 PM

Quote from: Acid on February 08, 2009, 03:49:33 AM

That fox lady with the umbrella was kinda cute.

Why thank you, I'm glad you noticed. I love her too. ^^

Acid · **Reply #18 on:** February 08, 2009, 02:31:09 PM

Saw that response coming.

Align · **Reply #19 on:** February 08, 2009, 05:41:58 PM

Why, what's the connection?

Acid · **Reply #20 on:** February 08, 2009, 05:43:08 PM

Cause Vixy's fancharacter is a foxgirl.

Also

Vixy comes from vixen.

VixyNyan · **Reply #21 on:** February 08, 2009, 06:01:15 PM

Acid · **Reply #22 on:** February 08, 2009, 06:02:14 PM

Sub Tank will go nuts over these busts.

Dr. Wily II · **Reply #23 on:** February 08, 2009, 06:03:49 PM

That, or he's the one who designed them...

Legendary · **Reply #24 on:** February 08, 2009, 07:03:38 PM

2 legs!
2 thighs!
2 breastseses!
2 wa-Oh wait, those aren't pieces of chicken.

I wanna get this game, tho. Giant Japanese bosses, samurai, swords, and awesome swordsmanship combos. And on top of that, boobies! This game has everything!

News

Muramasa: The Demon Blade / Oboro Muramasa Yōtōden [Wii]