Archangel3371 said:

gamingeek said:

Closing Comments
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is as much a piece of art as it is a game, and it’s that true cohesive nature that will keep players pushing further and further along. The gameplay isn’t always the deepest experience in either the action or RPG genres – two buttons, blades, and a whole lot of killing –but the game’s inherent action mechanic is fun, fast, and addicting, and there always seems to be something new around the next corner; visually, gameplay, or otherwise. The first playthroughs will last most hardcore gamers well over 20 hours, players that dive into the game’s harder difficulty are rewarded with new bosses and better blades, and the experience is polished and captivating from the first second to the last. Bottom line though is that it’s just fun to play. Action is fierce, and while battles are repetitive if you look at them, they never seem to get stale either. There may be areas where Demon Blade could have been improved upon, but when it comes to the seamless blending of visuals, audio, and downright fun, Muramasa is a true classic, and shouldn’t be missed. If this sounds like your type of experience, do yourself a favor and pick it up. Games like this don’t come around every day.

Meh. That really doesn't sound like something I'd like. Pass.

I vill break you.

gamingeek said:

Archangel3371 said:

gamingeek said:

Closing Comments
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is as much a piece of art as it is a game, and it’s that true cohesive nature that will keep players pushing further and further along. The gameplay isn’t always the deepest experience in either the action or RPG genres – two buttons, blades, and a whole lot of killing –but the game’s inherent action mechanic is fun, fast, and addicting, and there always seems to be something new around the next corner; visually, gameplay, or otherwise. The first playthroughs will last most hardcore gamers well over 20 hours, players that dive into the game’s harder difficulty are rewarded with new bosses and better blades, and the experience is polished and captivating from the first second to the last. Bottom line though is that it’s just fun to play. Action is fierce, and while battles are repetitive if you look at them, they never seem to get stale either. There may be areas where Demon Blade could have been improved upon, but when it comes to the seamless blending of visuals, audio, and downright fun, Muramasa is a true classic, and shouldn’t be missed. If this sounds like your type of experience, do yourself a favor and pick it up. Games like this don’t come around every day.

Meh. That really doesn't sound like something I'd like. Pass.

I vill break you.

bugsonglass said:

Leo, you going to the Muramasa event tonight?

No I am not. Are you referring to the one going on at the Nintendo Store in NYC?

I thought that was going on tomorrow...(?)

bugsonglass said:

SteelAttack said:

Iga_Bobovic said:

Steel why do you hate Okami/Zelda?

Dunno. I hate puzzles. Some of them. I don't know! I should pick up Okami and Twilight Princess just to grow some balls and man up regarding environmental puzzles, but I am afraid I'll just fiddle with them for a couple of hours before leaving them for good.

They are hard, right?

Twilight Princess doesn't have overly hard dungeons.  just taxing enough to feel rewarding.  i think you will really enjoy it

 That's overstating the difficulty a tad. I'd say taxing enough to feel boring.

ASK_Story said:

Edge is pretty hypocritical; I just don't understand their way of thinking and reviewing games.

They act all pompous and their reviews sound like they're all sophisticated and highbrow, but when a beautifully illustrated and masterfully crafted, artistic game like Muramasa comes around, they completely dismiss it and say it's a Ninja Gaiden clone. Basically, they're saying the game is archaic and stuck in the past so it's not relevant anymore.

I've seen those videos and that does NOT look or play like a relic to me.

Does Edge understand that sometimes "less is more" and that more simpler things can allow people to appreciate the other subtle beauty that shines through a game like Muramasa. Isn't that what art is?

Not saying Muramasa is anything but simple, but the game seems balanced and well-designed. It seems they fixed all the problems from Odin Sphere and made a game that's just a pure joy to play while taking in all that glorious artwork.

See Edge? I can sound learned too. But at least I have enough sense to acknowledge and recognize a true masterpiece instead of bashing it with my arrogance trying to act like I know what I'm talking about!

I was a big EDGE fan, but I'm done with them. They are pretentious, they don;t put their names to their reviews and they hit below the belt with their reviews (as with Conduit). I'm not re-newing my $100 subscription to them that's for sure.

Iga_Bobovic said:

^^Bugsy you got me confused with Punk

He's the one who has been hyping it since day one.

i'm pretty sure you have too though, no?  very close to day one at least