Muramasa: The Demon Blade

 Wii
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 58
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 58
  3. Negative: 1 out of 58
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  1. GameCritics
    30
    In every way save the graphics, I found Muramasa: The Demon Blade to be a failure.

Awards & Rankings

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#20 Best Wii Game of 2009
15
#15 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
36
#36 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 125 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 97 out of 125
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 125
  3. Negative: 11 out of 125
  1. RomanP
    Oct 30, 2009
    10
    Best 2D hack and slash game in a decade. Beautiful graphics. This is the best game on the Wii.
  2. Borg
    Feb 12, 2011
    10
    Muramasa: The Demon Blade is an excellent wii game that will captivate. The graphics of course are the best part, with everything beingMuramasa: The Demon Blade is an excellent wii game that will captivate. The graphics of course are the best part, with everything being beautiful hand drawn pictures for sprites and backgrounds. The combat is quick and beautiful, and you've an abundance of blades to use throughout the game, each with different abilites. The music is extremely beautiful, and fit perfectly with the mood of the game (You'll be humming them every now and then). The voice acting is of course excellent. The storyline is enjoyable and the cutscenes are embracing.… Full Review »
  3. BobbyJ
    Jan 5, 2010
    0
    Maybe it's because I'm from a generation of low graphics but, depth is more important and this game is definitely lacking in it. If Maybe it's because I'm from a generation of low graphics but, depth is more important and this game is definitely lacking in it. If it wasn't for software return policies I would be taking this back pronto.… Full Review »
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