description Muramasa: The Demon Blade Overview
Muramasa: The Demon Blade is an action RPG set in Edo period Japan during the reign of Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. The game centers on two protagonists—Momohime and Kisuke—involved in a conflict surrounding cursed samurai swords forged by Muramasa Sengo. Gameplay features side-scrolling combat, role-playing elements like leveling, and incorporates story driven quests.
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info Muramasa: The Demon Blade Specifications
| Country | Japan |
| Year | 2009 |
help Muramasa: The Demon Blade FAQ
Who are Momohime and Kisuke in Muramasa: The Demon Blade?
Momohime is a princess whose body becomes tied to the ronin Jinkuro, while Kisuke is an amnesiac ninja seeking revenge. Vanillaware splits the 2009 Wii game into two campaigns built around these protagonists.
What does Muramasa do differently from Odin Sphere?
Both games use Vanillaware's hand-painted 2D art, but Muramasa is faster and more side-scrolling action focused than Odin Sphere. Its combat revolves around switching between cursed blades, blocking, and breaking enemy defenses.
What is Muramasa Rebirth on PlayStation Vita?
Muramasa Rebirth is the 2013 Vita version published in the West by Aksys Games. It revised the localization and added four Genroku Legends DLC stories with new playable characters.
Why is Tokugawa Tsunayoshi mentioned in Muramasa's setting?
The game is set during the Genroku period of Edo Japan, under shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi. That historical frame supports the story's folklore, sword legends, and demon imagery around Muramasa Sengo's blades.
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