![]() ![]() They both have their own individual story that takes them all across Japan, and although their paths occasionally cross, their stories don't intersect and are completely separate, setting the game apart from Odin Sphere. Muramasa follows two characters in feudal Japan, Momohime and Kisuke, masters of a unique and rare combat style called Oboro. While Muramasa is still a highly enjoyable game, it simply doesn't live up to the genius of its predecessor. With stronger hardware and hindsight on their side, Muramasa had the potential for greatness. ![]() ![]() So when developer Vanillaware first teased Muramasa: The Demon Blade on the Wii, I was eager to see if they could correct the mistakes of the past. I tried to love it, but despite everything the game had going for it - breathtaking 2D visuals, complex and engaging combat, and a fantastic, multi-threaded storyline following five interesting characters in a strange and captivating fantasy world - its excessive repetition and incredibly poor framerate destroyed what would have otherwise been one of the greatest gaming experiences I've ever had. When Odin Sphere was released in 2007, I wanted to love it.
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