Comments on: Muramasa: The Demon Blade: Haze of Action http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/ The secret level in the world of video game news. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 01:27:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Cameronhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-613567 Cameron Tue, 05 May 2009 02:17:54 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-613567 I've had troubles with my copy. When I put in my freeloader and boot up the game, it goes to a blank black screen. I'm using component cables on a HD TV. I think it might be something to do with my settings? I've had troubles with my copy. When I put in my freeloader and boot up the game, it goes to a blank black screen. I'm using component cables on a HD TV. I think it might be something to do with my settings?

]]> By: Cameronhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-568525 Cameron Mon, 04 May 2009 19:17:54 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-568525 I've had troubles with my copy. When I put in my freeloader and boot up the game, it goes to a blank black screen. I'm using component cables on a HD TV. I think it might be something to do with my settings? I've had troubles with my copy. When I put in my freeloader and boot up the game, it goes to a blank black screen. I'm using component cables on a HD TV. I think it might be something to do with my settings?

]]> By: XjaybirdXhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567695 XjaybirdX Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:28:14 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567695 Spencer, How much Japanese knowledge is needed to really enjoy the game? I am really thinking about importing it but dont want to be lost. Spencer, How much Japanese knowledge is needed to really enjoy the game? I am really thinking about importing it but dont want to be lost.

]]> By: Pheonix03http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567669 Pheonix03 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:58:19 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567669 How's the story? Is it as awesome as Odin Sphere and Grimgrimoire's story? How's the story? Is it as awesome as Odin Sphere and Grimgrimoire's story?

]]> By: Spencerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567615 Spencer Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:31:02 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567615 Ah I see! It's run, stop, slice, run then.<br><br>The difference between Muramasa and say Contra is Muramasa doesn't have levels designed with traps and jumps. It's really like running a marathon so the random fights don't feel disruptive. They are the game. Ah I see! It's run, stop, slice, run then.

The difference between Muramasa and say Contra is Muramasa doesn't have levels designed with traps and jumps. It's really like running a marathon so the random fights don't feel disruptive. They are the game.

]]> By: Ishaanhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567613 Ishaan Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:22:28 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567613 Nono, what I meant was...does it ever feel like the game is holding you back by dropping enemies onto the screen and trapping you within these invisible walls?<br><br>It isn't like Castlevania or Metroid or Contra, for instance, where you constantly run and gun. Rather, it sounds like you run, stop, gun and then run some more. :) Nono, what I meant was…does it ever feel like the game is holding you back by dropping enemies onto the screen and trapping you within these invisible walls?

It isn't like Castlevania or Metroid or Contra, for instance, where you constantly run and gun. Rather, it sounds like you run, stop, gun and then run some more. :)

]]> By: Spencerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567610 Spencer Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:53:03 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567610 Nah. Muramasa is smooth. When a random encounter happens a "!" flashes and enemies drop in. After you slice them up a status screen tells you how you did without changing the backdrop at all. So, if there were platforms when a "!" pops up, the same platforms and whatever topography was present before exists during battles. Nah. Muramasa is smooth. When a random encounter happens a “!” flashes and enemies drop in. After you slice them up a status screen tells you how you did without changing the backdrop at all. So, if there were platforms when a “!” pops up, the same platforms and whatever topography was present before exists during battles.

]]> By: Spencerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567609 Spencer Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:50:55 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567609 Actually, they're pretty much the same. I think it's because Marvelous used the same weapon system which has two sets of attacks + one special per weapon. Their specials differ, though. Actually, they're pretty much the same. I think it's because Marvelous used the same weapon system which has two sets of attacks + one special per weapon. Their specials differ, though.

]]> By: MadMirkohttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567600 MadMirko Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:47:02 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567600 Sounds like a game I'll play with an arcade stick. <br><br>If the game is focused on action (which it sounds like from the impressions), I welcome the jump function on the up button. That's the way I expect it to be in 2D fighters, as opposed to a button, which I expect to be assigned for jump in a jump'n run / action platformer or the like.<br><br>Still, having more options is always a good thing. So, Ignition, remappable controls, please. Sounds like a game I'll play with an arcade stick.

If the game is focused on action (which it sounds like from the impressions), I welcome the jump function on the up button. That's the way I expect it to be in 2D fighters, as opposed to a button, which I expect to be assigned for jump in a jump'n run / action platformer or the like.

Still, having more options is always a good thing. So, Ignition, remappable controls, please.

]]> By: Ishaanhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567590 Ishaan Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:21:51 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567590 So, this is something that I've been meaning to ask for a while. Do the "invisible walls" slow down the pace of the game, since it isn't a seamless transition from one backdrop to the next? So, this is something that I've been meaning to ask for a while. Do the “invisible walls” slow down the pace of the game, since it isn't a seamless transition from one backdrop to the next?

]]> By: Aoshi00http://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567588 Aoshi00 Tue, 21 Apr 2009 23:36:01 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567588 Sounds good. I love memorable youkai bosses, the lion lantern boss from Mystical Ninja still left a strong impression on me. Call me a wimp, but I think I would start w/ Musou mode too, don't want to get my butt kicked while savoring the scenery of blowing grass and lapping ocean waves. <br><br>So is Momohime actually stronger/easier than using Kisuke in this game? I still haven't finished Legend of Kage 2 w/ Chihiro.. But Ignition for the Jpn track :)! Sounds good. I love memorable youkai bosses, the lion lantern boss from Mystical Ninja still left a strong impression on me. Call me a wimp, but I think I would start w/ Musou mode too, don't want to get my butt kicked while savoring the scenery of blowing grass and lapping ocean waves.

So is Momohime actually stronger/easier than using Kisuke in this game? I still haven't finished Legend of Kage 2 w/ Chihiro.. But Ignition for the Jpn track :)!

]]> By: Spencerhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567579 Spencer Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:31:40 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567579 Mostly, but there are only two characters and the main ways the characters cross paths is in the hot springs. Mostly, but there are only two characters and the main ways the characters cross paths is in the hot springs.

]]> By: denpanosekaihttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567568 denpanosekai Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:47:24 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567568 I was hoping that this would be remapped if you played this game with the classic controller. I thought this was a Wiimote limitation.<br><br>DAMN. Yes Spencer. Please pester Ignition with this feature request. Honestly that's more important to me than dual audio. It sounds like a really stupid decision. I was hoping that this would be remapped if you played this game with the classic controller. I thought this was a Wiimote limitation.

DAMN. Yes Spencer. Please pester Ignition with this feature request. Honestly that's more important to me than dual audio. It sounds like a really stupid decision.

]]> By: nefenliedhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567565 nefenlied Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:40:37 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567565 8-10 hours is pretty long for a sidescroller, though. 8-10 hours is pretty long for a sidescroller, though.

]]> By: nefenliedhttp://www.siliconera.com/2009/04/21/muramasa-the-demon-blade-haze-of-action/comment-page-1/#comment-567566 nefenlied Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:39:33 +0000 http://www.siliconera.com/?p=33876#comment-567566 Damn, I hate jump on up button. Damn, I hate jump on up button.

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