Muramasa: The Demon Blade: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Muramasa: The Demon Blade (2009) is a role-playing (rpg), hack and slash/beat 'em up, adventure video game developed by Vanillaware, available on Wii, WiiU. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 85/100 on IGDB.

What is Muramasa: The Demon Blade about?

Based on ancient Japanese lore, Murumasa: The Demon Blade plunges players into the mystical Genroku era, ruled by the skilled shogun Tsunayoshi Tokogawa. But this culture is threatened; Tokugawa's thirst for power leads to a conflict over the enormously powerful, though cursed, Demon Blades. Used in hatred, drenched in blood, the cursed blades condemn those who use them to tragedy, madness, and untimely deaths. As chaos spreads, denizens from the netherworld breach their realm as these malevolent swords summon evil spirits -- and the Dragon and Demon Gods as well. Featuring hand-drawn 2D art reflecting the heritage and tone of the storyline, Muramasa: The Demon Blade transports players into a little known mythology, envisioned by the creators of the critically acclaimed Odin Sphere. Players take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi, utilizing their ninja prowess to traverse the

Key details

Muramasa: The Demon Blade was released in 2009 and supports single player. Platforms: Wii, WiiU. Developer: Vanillaware.

Should you play Muramasa: The Demon Blade?

With a 85/100 aggregate score, Muramasa: The Demon Blade ranks among the best-reviewed games in its genre and is widely considered a must-play.