Muramasa: The Demon Blade (Wii)

[champloo]

Seems to have been ignored amongst all the TGS hype, at least I can't find a thread on it or any mention in the Odin Sphere thread. Anyway, new game from the team behind Odin Sphere, Grim Grimoire and Princess Crown, and it looks pretty similar to OS i.e. lovely.

Not much info yet it seems but theres a few screens at Gamespot, and some scans below:

[femax]

I'm sure we've got a thread for this, as i remember posting images, but i can't find it either.

The trailer was released today....

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/25486.html

Looks fantastic!

[Ste Pickford]

Interesting and stylish. Will it see a western release?

[Rudderless]

Looks fucking lovely. It just needs to play better than Odin Sphere - hopefully, the Wii's superior specs will stop the slowdown.

[robdood]

Yeah, what happened to the old thread? I really wanted to show people this!!

Here's a vid I just got linked by a mate, not sure if it's the same as the Gametrailers one:

http://www.cubed3.com/news/8695/1/First_Video_of_Vanillaware

Edit - shit, yeah it is

[Asura]

So, is it a more platformey version of Odin Sphere?

[robdood]

Well wasn't Odin Sphere an RPG? This looks more like just a platformy-ninja-em-up.

[Cyhwuhx]

.::: Action-RPG... Which might mean Metroidvania goodness! (Although I'm not suspecting any labyrinthian platforming.)

[Rudderless]

.::: Action-RPG... Which might mean Metroidvania goodness! (Although I'm not suspecting any labyrinthian platforming.)

No, it'll be circular stages again. I've watched the trailer a few times, and it just looks like a more action-y Odin Sphere. If they sort the slowdown and the item-swap issues, it'll be fucking marvellous.

[Scarbir]

No, it'll be circular stages again. I've watched the trailer a few times, and it just looks like a more action-y Odin Sphere. If they sort the slowdown and the item-swap issues, it'll be fucking marvellous.

I think it's likely they cut the swap-issues. The swapping at all in fact, as it isn't a part of the trailer. Besides, it's for Wii. Everything has to be short and hack-slash-hack-slashy!

Sorry.

Should add real quick now it looks absolutely amazing.

[Cyhwuhx]

No, it'll be circular stages again. I've watched the trailer a few times, and it just looks like a more action-y Odin Sphere. If they sort the slowdown and the item-swap issues, it'll be fucking marvellous.

.::: I don't mind. Anything that tries to reclaim the lost age of 2D is fine in my book.

[Rudderless]

.::: I don't mind. Anything that tries to reclaim the lost age of 2D is fine in my book.

Mine too. If only Another Code had been a side-scroller, eh?

[Cyhwuhx]

Mine too. If only Another Code had been a side-scroller, eh?

.::: Then you wouldn't have been able to jump until the stupid bint thought of it after half an hour of looking at a raised platform. Yeah, great stuff.

[mwaawm]

This game better be gettig a PAL release....

[Major Britten]

BUMP!

Completely missed this until this years TGS. The game looks absoultley stunning in motion, with this and Wario it looks like 2D is making a bit of a come back on the Wii.

Also can the original poster change the title to its english name; "Muramasa: The Demon Blade"

[Cyhwuhx]

.::: BUMP^2! Rising Star posted a smallish (literally) vid of Muramasa on their blog:

http://risingstargames.blogspot.com/2009/0...e-on-playr.html

Seems the Wii might be getting some juice after all!

[Joyrex-J9]

.::: BUMP^2! Rising Star posted a smallish (literally) vid of Muramasa on their blog:

http://risingstargames.blogspot.com/2009/0...e-on-playr.html

Seems the Wii might be getting some juice after all!

So the guy said "very, very, very early footage" - implying it's a long way from being ready.

Despite the OP being over 1 year ago... Blimey these new fangled 2D games take a long time to make

[Cyhwuhx]

So the guy said "very, very, very early footage" - implying it's a long way from being ready.

Despite the OP being over 1 year ago... Blimey these new fangled 2D games take a long time to make

.::: He mentions at the end that it'll be released Q4 2009 at its earliest, Q1 2010 is more likely.

[matt0]

Blimey these new fangled 2D games take a long time to make

It's stunning though, the parralax and the lighting effects and everything. Best looking "post pixel art" 2D yet...

[Mr. Gerbik]

Holy shit that looks lovely I missed this thread up until now, but now I'm really looking forward to this game.

[Transient Curse]

That does look good. Fingers crossed for a sensible control scheme.

[Rudderless]

That does look good. Fingers crossed for a sensible control scheme.

From what he says, it sounds pretty waggle-free (though that could be a potential alternative).

[squirtle]

Reminds me of Usagi Yojimbo on the C64.

[Mr. Gerbik]

Reminds me of Usagi Yojimbo on the C64.

That's the first thing it reminded me of! I loved that game, being able to travel through Japan, visiting villages, talking to people and even entering houses was amazing at the time.

[Smitty]

Absolutely stunning.

Odin Sphere isn't my bag, but my boyfriend loves it, and I was taken aback by just how beautiful it was. A shining example of how good 2D can look.

[divine visitor]

That last area with the Hokusai-style crashing waves looks incredible

I hope the combat gameplay lives up to the graphics.

[shynra]

Famitsu review:

Oboro Muramasa　９/９/８/８

- Single player mode 10~12 hours

- two players about 30 hours (i assume playing as both players it means)

- Great graphics and sound

- very even difficulty

- short loading times

- no real story climax

I think rising star has a 2010 euro release for this.

[Wilbo]

Famitsu review:

Oboro Muramasa　９/９/８/８

- Single player mode 10~12 hours

- two players about 30 hours (i assume playing as both players it means)

- Great graphics and sound

- very even difficulty

- short loading times

- no real story climax

I think rising star has a 2010 euro release for this.

I can't see that score

Can you post it in English characters plz?

[toythatkills]

9988

[Wilbo]

Ho-lee crap.