Vanillaware has revealed its latest action game for the Wii tentatively titled Oboro Muramasa Youtouden, according to Weekly Famitsu publication.
The developer known for its stunningly beautiful 2D graphics in games such as Odin Sphere, the Wii game will also sport a similar format but this time the game is set in what looks like the Japanese feudal era. Players can choose between Momohime, a young girl who wields a katana dressed in a kimono-like ninja costume, and Kisuke, a young ninja boy with a case of amnesia.
(Scans are from Gamersyde.)
Hypercombofinish writes: "Muramasa: The Demon Blade feels like the product of an alternate timeline. If polygons had never ushered in an ice age for 2D gaming, hand-drawn sprites like the ones perfected in Muramasa might still rule the earth."
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is a visually stunning game, with a great art style that influences everything in the game. The controls work perfectly, but while the battles are stylish and smooth, they aren't as engaging as you might hope they would be. There's not much of a challenge except for on the unlockable hard difficulty level. Still, it's pretty and fun and that's what's important.
Ever since the first screens for Muramasa The Demon Blade were revealed, this game has had a lot of attention. Maybe not as the most popular game in the world, but certainly the best 2D graphical presentation of any game this generation, or ever! The artists at Vanillaware did an amazing job, but does the gameplay/story hold your attention long enough to see all the beautiful areas?
This looks really cool!
and their creation of Odin Sphere and keeping 2D action alive.
I cannot wait for this!
this game looks amazing
i've always loved abstract art in real life and i loved playing odin sphere; therefore i'll probably love this game
i really hope they bring it to the states
Awesome title. I've already got yobi yoshi donuts on pre-order ^-^
Seriously, this game looks cool.
it look really good