Brave Fencer Musashi

 PlayStation
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
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  1. Electric Playground
    100
    Despite the light hearted brushstrokes throughout Brave Fencer Musashi, this disc houses one of the richest and most satisfying videogames I've ever enjoyed.
  2. GamePro
    90
    Everything from the story line to the sword-slashing gameplay is both fun and captivating, launching Musashi into the realm of outstanding PlayStation RPGs with "Final Fantasy VII" and "Breath of Fire III."
  3. Gamezilla!
    88
    This action adventure RPG is packed with side-scrolling style action, three-dimensional action, lots of challenging puzzles, tons of characters, and scads of enemies' abilities that you can acquire and use yourself.
  5. Absolute Playstation
    87
    Yet another treat from Square. It manages to perfectly balance a unique blend of RPG and action all in the same game without losing its focus on exploration.
  6. IGN
    85
    Musashi drew me in via its solid control, clever puzzles, excellent visual design, and loads of personality. As good as I found the gameplay and visuals though, I've got to give special mention to its stellar soundtrack. In fact, I'm humming it as I write this.
  7. Armchair Empire
    85
    It's fast action, and unique, varied game play makes this game a blast and a half.
  8. All Game Guide
    80
    It's an incredible game filled with interesting story development, characters and objectives. Squaresoft has produced another winner!
  9. GameSpot
    77
    It's a fun game that relies more on gameplay and exploration than it does on flashy special effects, and it features a lengthy (although linear) quest that should satisfy even the most critical gamer.
  10. Game Revolution
    75
    Brave Fencer Musashi has some cool gameplay elements in it that will wow the most jaded console gamer, but the formulaic story, annoying characters, and "kiddie" feel of the game end up distracting the gamer as well as knocking it down a grade.
  11. PSX Extreme
    75
    Musashi is a very preset character and doesn't go through much of a change in the game. His loud mouthed arrogance may leave some even hating him.
  12. Just RPG
    74
    All said, the nasty, evil puzzles gave me a terrible impression while struggling through the games mid-section, but the last chapter and the game's humor saved it from a dismal grade.
  13. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    Fraught with inconsistencies and potholes. Although it is a satisfactory, basic RPG, it is nowhere near the level of excellence that it should be.

Awards & Rankings

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#14 Best PS1 Game of 1998
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#14 Most Discussed PS1 Game of 1998
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#13 Most Shared PS1 Game of 1998

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 37
  3. Negative: 3 out of 37
  1. UltimaB.
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    One of the best short RPGs of all time!!!!
  2. BenC.
    Sep 22, 2004
    9
    Excellent piece of work, one of Square's finest complete with a good story, fun gameplay, and lots of great humour.
  3. Poopoobutter
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Out of all the hidden gems I have ever played this is the one that deserved to be huge. It's in my top 5 favorite games of all time. BewareOut of all the hidden gems I have ever played this is the one that deserved to be huge. It's in my top 5 favorite games of all time. Beware though, some parts are challenging.… Full Review »
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