tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post2947015065913271130..comments2024-03-17T03:51:46.681-04:00Comments on Hardcore Gaming 101 - Blog: Muramasa could be the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seenDiscoalucardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04206257399887664488noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-22798084548853684602010-02-21T23:54:43.432-05:002010-02-21T23:54:43.432-05:00Muramasa was definitely my Wii Game of 2009 (if no...<i>Muramasa</i> was definitely <a href="http://thedailypugle.blogspot.com/2010/01/my-top-5-games-of-2009.html" rel="nofollow">my Wii Game of 2009 (if not ever)</a>!<br /><br />And while I appreciate the look of it on CRT TVs (and the nostalgia factor), I loved it on my HDTV. I can also appreciate where some would argue it's repetitiveness (which is largely why I didn't try too hard to play through any of its other 5 endings), but I simply enjoyed watching the game--so much so that when my wife played it I could just sit on the couch and enjoy.Ben Villarrealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988256305990891816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-64231392695813576322010-01-19T01:48:46.782-05:002010-01-19T01:48:46.782-05:00Is this blog post indicative that maybe Muramasa w...Is this blog post indicative that maybe Muramasa will be added to the Princess Crown / Odin Sphere article in the near future? I really hope so.<br /><br />And about my earlier comment on limited gameplay, I simply wish to add that it's not in itself that the game feels too simple, but that the game world is so engrossing that I wish they had included more story, actual dialogs, quests, etc. It just begs for a more open adventure.TerraEsperZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-40229229744128917002010-01-14T16:43:41.747-05:002010-01-14T16:43:41.747-05:00This was my game of the year full stop. One of the...This was my game of the year full stop. One of the few games that I played solidly through in a few sittings, wheras in general I pick at single player games. <br /><br />Most of my gaming is online PC gaming and indie / niche / retro titles. Which is why this sort of thing and a stack of other niche games pursuaded me to buy my first console since the Dreamcast. <br /><br />I get a good picture on my 32" Toshiba 720p set. Sadly my CRT Widescreen telly died last house move.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03751625058477001988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-91792108623135417192010-01-12T12:47:26.462-05:002010-01-12T12:47:26.462-05:00A Boy and His Blob not good, Zack? I bought it fu...A Boy and His Blob not good, Zack? I bought it full-price, and never regretted the purchase. Great fun, unless you're expecting... well, insanely fast action like Muramasa. For what A Boy and His Blob tries to do, it's awesome.<br /><br />I still haven't picked up Muramasa, unfortunately. I did buy Odin Sphere when it came out, and wasn't disappointed. Great stuff, if a little unbalanced on the difficulty at times. And the story was incredibly well-told.Sargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07527337134220511638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-83622412763367612010-01-12T07:22:06.308-05:002010-01-12T07:22:06.308-05:00Muramasa definitely gets my nomination for the bes...Muramasa definitely gets my nomination for the best-looking 2D game of 2009, with respect to BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger as a close second. I think those are both games that prove there are still things you can do with two-dimensional sprites visually that you simply can't replicate with three-dimensional polygons. There's more to 2D than just "the retro look", and I'm glad there are still developers out there who are taking advantage of the benefits of sprite-based graphics (though sadly not enough in my mind).Mack T. Knifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-5638757782311286662010-01-11T12:47:47.588-05:002010-01-11T12:47:47.588-05:00Muramasa has much better gameplay than Odin Sphere...Muramasa has much better gameplay than Odin Sphere, and no slowdown. Unfortunately, the story can't touch it.cj_iwakurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02015379443713889163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-69197382184664353742010-01-11T10:30:11.288-05:002010-01-11T10:30:11.288-05:00Both A Boy And His Blob and Muramasa have excellen...Both A Boy And His Blob and Muramasa have excellent 2D art.<br /><br />The difference is that Muramasa is a good game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-59940173023804651752010-01-11T09:22:31.941-05:002010-01-11T09:22:31.941-05:00I use it on a widescreen CRT, through S-Video. (th...I use it on a widescreen CRT, through S-Video. (the photo was taken on a regular CRT TV though)<br /><br />For a while I used my Samsung HD TV, which looks great for PS3 stuff, but there was a lot of colour bleeding with Muramasa and component cables.<br /><br />I've actually had a lot of trouble tweaking my HD TV for the best picture, even with hi-res HDMI stuff. Several PS3 titles look a little off.Sketczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333200178515493705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-62590343240299039942010-01-11T09:03:47.023-05:002010-01-11T09:03:47.023-05:00Yes it could be if time wouldn't exist,but lif...Yes it could be if time wouldn't exist,but life goes on and your "most beautiful ever" and such,will be replaced with something else,that's for sure..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-58654902797574033262010-01-11T05:01:32.140-05:002010-01-11T05:01:32.140-05:00Sketcz, haven't noticed colour bleeding. The b...Sketcz, haven't noticed colour bleeding. The best tv for this game and other 2d games is widescreen crt (there was crt tv-sets even with hdmi). It's pretty tough to find it today, but still, the result will be amazing.btGravehttp://google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-1635728896722532032010-01-11T03:52:02.385-05:002010-01-11T03:52:02.385-05:00I've bought games which have been rated in the...I've bought games which have been rated in the low 70s and high 60s quite often, and really enjoyed them. Score means little to me, but I know that for many people, anything less than a 9 and they'll ignore it. 81 on metacritic shows that a lot of people gave low scores, and only a few gave high ones.<br /><br />For me it's my Wii GOTY 2009. I also found it greatly improved over Princess Crown and Odin Sphere. The open spaces never bothered me, I quite enjoyed the lengthy runs. It gave me time to reflect on the story, which was superb and very melancholy.<br /><br />Anyone else playing this on an HD TV found there was terrible colour bleeding?Sketczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02333200178515493705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-50195373599597533312010-01-10T23:33:35.954-05:002010-01-10T23:33:35.954-05:00Hmmm. I don't need "deep" gameplay, ...Hmmm. I don't need "deep" gameplay, if by that is meant lots of moves, combos, items, exploration, etc. I'd rather the game be more like Ninja Gaiden for the NES -- run, jump, duck, and slash, with most enemies taking one hit to dispatch.<br /><br />There's something great about a simple, linear platformer. They don't make them much anymore, because the conventional wisdom is that more stuff = better game. But sometimes, and perhaps more often than not, more stuff is just noise that mucks up what might have been a fun game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-36481366735668529242010-01-10T23:30:00.157-05:002010-01-10T23:30:00.157-05:00The graphics are indeed some of the best 2-D on an...The graphics are indeed some of the best 2-D on any system. The Wii fanbase isn't the hardcore type that could appreciate the beauty of this gem. I have it and think the game is really cool; but I also bought Odin's Sphere and Grim Grimoire. <br />I appreciate Vanillaware's insane dedication to their artwork, but I don't think the developer will last. Just look at Clover, that studio was incredible, but even Okami didn't save them. I wish Vanillaware all the best. I still want a translated Princess Crown on my PSP.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295270874390217697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-70361838284309555742010-01-10T19:31:11.343-05:002010-01-10T19:31:11.343-05:00You wrote that not many reviewers like it. Here&#...You wrote that not many reviewers like it. Here's my review of the game:<br /><br />http://www.gamersinfo.net/articles/2909-muramasa-the-demon-blade<br /><br />And yes, I loved the time I spent with it.<br /><br />Ps. I really enjoy all the various articles. Thank you for your hard work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-46111594271401469532010-01-10T19:04:20.387-05:002010-01-10T19:04:20.387-05:00It's the same deal as with all the other Vanil...It's the same deal as with all the other Vanilla games - awesome concept, mind-blowing visuals and... so-so gameplay. Gave up on Odin Sphere for the same freaking reason. The repetitiveness is just horrible.m|mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-60151428462070403662010-01-10T18:25:27.214-05:002010-01-10T18:25:27.214-05:00I recently bought this game on the visuals and sou...I recently bought this game on the visuals and soundtrack alone. I do agree that it's a shame that the gameplay wasn't deeper than it is, and that there's not that much story shown outside of before and after boss fights. But it still kept me hooked for hours on hand, even leading me to injure my thumb from all the fighting.TerraEsperZnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-72112336776365038752010-01-10T16:14:30.457-05:002010-01-10T16:14:30.457-05:00I'll admit it was a beautiful game, but I coul...I'll admit it was a beautiful game, but I couldn't get into it due to the repetitive gameplay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-55972999612886859562010-01-10T15:23:51.730-05:002010-01-10T15:23:51.730-05:00Atari- Given their track record? They made 2 PS2 g...Atari- Given their track record? They made 2 PS2 games, they don't need to port every single one of their games to it.<br /><br />I really should get this game started. Maybe after I get my Wii back from Nintendo (stupid SSBB disc problem). Is HG101 going to add this to their Princess Crown/Odin Sphere article?Anup Chagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18146959319739288607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-38686444367081640442010-01-10T15:09:10.934-05:002010-01-10T15:09:10.934-05:00Wow, since when a score of 81 is considered to rat...Wow, since when a score of 81 is considered to rate a game as "bad" or "passable"? I'm baffled.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947097040465464197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-22338336095963192612010-01-10T13:12:51.841-05:002010-01-10T13:12:51.841-05:00I loved the artwork, I loved the ridiculous speed ...I loved the artwork, I loved the ridiculous speed of the game - especially how fast the save system worked, but... the gameplay is repeditive, there's something missing - once you perfect said technique, there's little challange left to the game.pelham123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-69147206569594806592010-01-10T13:04:39.020-05:002010-01-10T13:04:39.020-05:00Yep, Oboro Muramasa is a real hidden gem amidst cu...Yep, Oboro Muramasa is a real hidden gem amidst current-gen's infinite flow of generic fps\tps. Crossing my fingers that Vanillaware will not go bankrupt during nearest 50 years.btGravehttp://google.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1135815543912646655.post-70585392711049742602010-01-10T12:09:54.387-05:002010-01-10T12:09:54.387-05:00Alas, true 2D gameplay has died such a terrible de...Alas, true 2D gameplay has died such a terrible death. Especially when more ground can be broken in the genre.<br /><br />I am puzzled why Vanillaware never bothered to make this on the PS2, given their track record.<br /><br />And yeah, HDTVs just don't always seem to be the way to go to play video games, I find they look much better on my CRT. Heck, I even find TV shows look better on my CRT than on HD. :(Atarinoreply@blogger.com