Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 81.94% |
| Metacritic | 81/100 (based on 57 reviews) |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | A- |
| Edge | 6/10 |
| Eurogamer | 7/10 |
| Famitsu | 34/40 |
| Game Informer | 7.75/10 |
| GamePro | 4.5/5 |
| GamesRadar | 8/10 |
| GameTrailers | 8.3/10 |
| IGN | 8.9/10 |
| Nintendo Power | 8/10 |
| Play | 10/10 |
The game was received generally positively. Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu gave it a score of 34/40 citing the game's difficulty, short load times, graphics and sound but criticized it for its lack of a climax. The game entered the Japanese sales charts at number 2, selling 29,000 copies in its first week. It opened to similar numbers in North America, with 35,000 units. On June 8, 2009, X-Play named Muramasa the "Best Wii Game of E3 2009". When reviewing, they scored it a 3 out of 5. Adam Sessler and Morgan Webb later explained in a discussion that "just because a game gets Best Wii Game Of The Year, doesn't make it good." It was then stated that they only based their previous crowning of Best Wii Game on the basis that they had only played a small portion of the game. Play magazine praised Muramasa, stating "The art and animation throughout is so refined...the gameplay is intuitive and never grows old; the RPG elements are unique and superbly presented and the score is simply mesmerizing." 3xGamer noted that it had some of the most unique backgrounds and music, which combined to make a solid gaming experience.
The game was later released under Nintendo’s "Everyone’s Recommendation Selection" of budget titles.
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