It's no HD 'eye candy' at all, but the art created for the game makes up so much for that.
Then I heard about Muramasa: The Demon Blade. People were praising the game, despite it's simplicity, the game's graphics are very nice, and also considering it's on a Wii (so no HD here too folks).
So I swung by the local game store and picked one up.
Muramasa is a 2D side-scroller action/RPG type game. Nothing flashy, but the graphics is presented in such a very nice way. And kudos for retaining the original Japanese spoken dialogues!
It's a simple 2D side-scroller RPG/action game. But the way it is presented is really very nice and I loved the game the moment I started the 'Shura' mode (the more action-based and story mode).
Indeed it reminds me of Okami, and though Okami has more dynamic interaction, Muramasa is a gem in it's own right.
I am also very glad that the developers kept the original Japanese dialogue and just added subtitles for it. That was a very good move in my opinion, as the Japanese dialogue adds to the game's uniqueness and setting.
You can select two 'paths' depending on which character you want to play: Kisuke or Momohime. I chose the latter, and will play Kisuke's path after I finish with Momohime's.
The game is quick, and there are unique controls to master for 'combos' (meaning button mashing is part of the strategy here, hehe).
I can't believe I let this game slide and pick it up after 1 year. But better late than never.
I also thought that I would be returning/trading the game in after I play it. Boy am I eating my words now.
And yes, Alter has also created a very nice 1/8 PVC figure of Momohime and will be out in July 2010. And you darn well know that I will be getting this one for sure!!
I missed Alter's limited release of P4's Yukiko Amagi and felt bad about that. I will not make the same mistake with this Momohime 1/8 figure - I'll get this one for sure!
It's not a game for everyone though, specially if you are out for high-end graphics or deeper storylines.
But if you are a 'true' gamer and know how to appreciate different gaming genres, I highly suggest you try Muramasa out.
And see beauty in simplicity, on screen. ;-)
Cheers!
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