Muramasa Rebirth

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 195 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 164 out of 195
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 195
  3. Negative: 15 out of 195
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  1. madrat986
    Jun 6, 2014
    6
    Well i see people like this game, but it's ok. Problem is, that you don't go around killing stuff. You run and run and run, and then you have a one scene brawl with some enemies, and then you run some more. IF you fight constantly and have to be on your toes, that's different. In this manner, it's boring to just run around and you want to explore something and then COMBAT starts which hasWell i see people like this game, but it's ok. Problem is, that you don't go around killing stuff. You run and run and run, and then you have a one scene brawl with some enemies, and then you run some more. IF you fight constantly and have to be on your toes, that's different. In this manner, it's boring to just run around and you want to explore something and then COMBAT starts which has that draw back "oh, again? I just want to explore this section". Combat for me comes as a nuissance instead as a jewel that it should be. Combat is flawless, but it comes at the wrong time!… Expand
  2. guiletheguiles
    Apr 9, 2020
    6
    I spent almost 40 hours playing this game and despite liking it a lot, I have to admit that it misses a few right steps.

    The game is beautiful! The art design of the entire game, environments, animations, bosses and heroes is utterly amazing! The soundtrack also helps to make you feel invested in it. The battle system is incredible and the challenge had the right dose of "tough, but    I spent almost 40 hours playing this game and despite liking it a lot, I have to admit that it misses a few right steps.

    The game is beautiful! The art design of the entire game, environments, animations, bosses and heroes is utterly amazing! The soundtrack also helps to make you feel invested in it.
    The battle system is incredible and the challenge had the right dose of "tough, but fair". The system where you create swords is also great. Probably one of the biggest reasons why I took so long to finish it and, also, the game is packed with A LOT of content.

    But the game suffers a lot from repetition. Levels, music, enemies and even dialogue. This ruined a lot of my enjoyment over time. It also "forces" you to grind to get all the endings, without actually giving you a good reason to, since the main story basically sucks. The DLC has some good tales though, but ultimately gets dull, as not all DLC pieces are fun to play.

    In the end, this is a good game where you can spend hours and hours playing, but after you're done with it, you probably won't come back. Very easy to recommend it though, for the battle system and art design alone!    … Expand
  3. Bedgypooks
    Jun 26, 2014
    7
    I love aksys games and the majority of the games they make, but this didn't keep me that happy. It is the most repetitive game I've ever played, seriously. The locations look the same, the enemies look the same the only difference is the boring boss battles. I admit it is fun to play around with the blades, but not enough to make it the type of game it wants to be. The story is dull andI love aksys games and the majority of the games they make, but this didn't keep me that happy. It is the most repetitive game I've ever played, seriously. The locations look the same, the enemies look the same the only difference is the boring boss battles. I admit it is fun to play around with the blades, but not enough to make it the type of game it wants to be. The story is dull and boring, I mean really both of the characters you get to be are predictable and the fact that it isn't voiced for the most part is just bleh.

    The things I do like are how beautiful each location is though. I could just sit there and stare at them, they all look hand-painted and must have taken most of the developments time to make them i'm guessing. The length of this game is about 15 hours I'd say and you can be a male/female character to play again with a different story but it is the same exact thing. I mean really It's the same thing but on the opposite side of the map with different bosses.

    If you like repetition and beautiful maps to play on, this might be your game. Hell, if your more into japanese lore than me, this might be your game. It wasn't mine. 7/10.    … Expand
  4. slim1985
    Aug 9, 2015
    7
    Muramasa Rebirth is a great 2D-action/RPG on vita with artistic design and amazing backgrounds and soundtracks but why forcing many random encounters. leveling up is only necessary to equip specific sword and no NG+ cry emoticon AKsys broke my heart
  5. Luigichief
    Feb 18, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was developed by Vanillaware, meaning the game is extremely beautiful.

    The beginning of Kisuke's story doesn't seem like a big deal, a guy who lost his memories, but after arriving at his old home and then finding Torahime, they caught me. And Act 6 in particular I really liked it, but it's a shame how they had little impact on scenes that were supposed to be impactful story-wise. Anyway, after that, the story totally interweaves and Act 7 is very good too. And at the beginning of the final act, there is a cutscene of the two at the spa that incites some erotic things lol. But Torahime's death caught me, slightly emotional and seeing the pissed-off Kisuke was good. The final cutscene and resolution of the story is very good I would say.
    I saw the other 2 finals, and the second one I thought was okay and the third one I liked (even if I don't understand the 'context' very well).

    Seeing practically nothing from the night that Kisuke loses his sword was a waste, and at least 1 flashback of him and Torahime could have too.

    And the concept behind the protagonist's strength was very cool, interconnecting with the story that at the end of death the master of a forgotten technician (Orobo) merged part of his soul in Kisuke saving.

    His gameplay I think is excellent for notebooks.
    I played the entire game on Chaos (Hard) taking out 2 bosses, Yuna and the blue dragon.

    The soundtrack is mediocre in general, but the game has at least 100% VA (everything is very few lines)

    And the Mohohime route I played very little, so I don't have much opinion.    … Expand

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#16 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
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#10 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
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#3 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Push Square
    May 5, 2014
    90
    Combining 2D platforming, hack and slash action, and RPG elements, this title is sure to appeal to a broad variety of gamers looking for an adventure that is both accessible for long grinds or quick pick up and play bouts.
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  2. Everyeye.it
    Nov 27, 2013
    85
    This small Vanillaware pearl is a must have not only for its spectacular graphics, but also for a well crafted gameplay, scratched only by too lengthy and boring backtracking phases.
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  3. Pocket Gamer UK
    Nov 13, 2013
    70
    Muramasa Rebirth is gorgeous, action packed, and regularly delightful, but its charm cannot entirely compensate for its repetitive nature.
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