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Muramasa: The Demon Blade

Also known as: Oboro Muramasa Youtouden

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Featuring lovely hand-drawn 2D art, Muramasa transports players into a little known mythology envisioned by the creators of Odin Sphere. Take on the role of a male ninja or female kunoichi and traverse the side-scrolling levels with crazy combos and scads of old-school action.

Available on: Wii
Genre: Action
Release date: Sep 8, 2009
Published by: Ignition Entertainment
Developed by: Vanillaware

Multiplayer Modes:

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1 player SOLO

8 GREAT
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News

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Ignition Confirms Muramasa Sept Sales Numbers,...

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Review

Devil May Cry meets Castle Crashers in this stunningly animated slasher

Sep 8, 2009

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Previews

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