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Product Synopsis
The 2D
platformer is dead. Long live the 2D platformer. Marvelous eschews the allure
of 3D and does 2D proud with an action game that's packed with lush hand drawn
visuals and fast-paced swordplay. A dainty kunoichi heroine dubbed Momohime
and a dashing ninja hero named Kisuke star in this 2D side scrolling hack 'n
slasher which takes place in olde Japan. Not post-war Japan but way further
back when weapons called "Demon Blades" were actually bandied about. Enemy
underlings and magnificent end-level bosses such as a club-wielding demon, a
giant samurai, and a massive millipede that stretches across multiple screens
serve as the opposition.
Upon starting a game, players may choose either Momohime or Kisuke from a
simple selection screen that lists their names but not their portraits. We
chose Momohime (left selection) because kunoichi are much cooler than ninja.
Kunoichi are also more presentable at cocktail parties. At the outset, a
simple tutorial teaches players the basic moves where the "A" button attacks
and pushing up on the analog thumbstick makes the hero jump. An impressive
assortment of moves is available including a rolling slash and a dashing
aerial attack where the kunoichi's entire body serves as the weapon. When
performing the aerial dash, a total of three sequential attacks may be made
before the game engine resets and calls time out.
The Playstation Vita rendition of Oboro Muramasa features newly
recorded character voices and DLC scenarios. Marvelous is including a bonus
Oboro Muramasa Soundtrack CD with preorders in 50% ratio.
Preorders are welcome to ship on March 28, 2013.
Regular Edition JPY4980 (US$68.90)
Japanese Product Name: 朧村正
Jan Code: 4535506302021
