Normal Attack
Simple, intuitive controls make it easy to execute stylish swordplay from the very start. Chain attacks into seamless combos while dashing and jumping across the battlefield to outmaneuver your enemies on the ground and in the air.
Gameplay
Swordplay
A fast-paced, action-packed
flurry of steel
Skills
Equip up to six skills and use Spirit Power to unleash these devastating special techniques. Restore Spirit through normal attacks, then chain skills and combos together to overwhelm your enemies.
Defense
Deflect enemy attacks with precise parries and skillful timing. A well-timed counter can even repel incoming projectiles. Guarding consumes your Spirit Power, so manage it carefully. If it reaches zero, your sword will shatter. Sheathe your blade to restore your Spirit and return to the fight.
Switch Weapons and Forms
Adapt to every battle by switching between unique weapons and forms. Kisuke and Momohime can freely wield three swords. Okoi and Rajaki transform for powerful effects, while Gonbe and Arashimaru swap between specialized weapons. Choose the right approach based on your Spirit Gauge and the flow of combat.
Quick Draw and Area Attacks
Fill your Spirit Gauge by defeating enemies and collecting Souls. Once it’s full, switch your sword or form to perform a Quick Draw or unleash a powerful Area Attack. Both strike every enemy on the screen.
Pouch
Register consumables like healing items in your Pouch for instant access during battle. With two customizable sets of four slots each, you can equip up to eight items and activate them effortlessly using the directional pad.
Training
Master techniques to shape
your own fighting style
Master Secret Arts
Every sword is imbued with a unique skill. Wield it in battle to unlock its full potential, then enhance or swap skills to customize your combat style.
Enhance Your Skills
Spend Vitality Points gained from food to strengthen your skill. Continue wielding each sword and use its skill to increase its proficiency and unlock even greater power.
Assign Your Skills
Equip up to three skills each for ground and aerial combat, then switch between them instantly using the directional pad. Mix and match abilities to create a combat style that's uniquely yours.
Smithing
Forge and enhance
powerful weapons
Smithing
With the legendary swordsmith Muramasa , Kisuke and Momohime can forge swords imbued with powerful, new skills . This process requires Souls from fallen enemies, so make sure to gather some on your journey.
Training
Train Okoi, Gonbe, Arashimaru, and Rajaki to learn powerful new skills. Craft Charms that upgrade their forms or weapons by using Souls you’ve collected throughout your journey.
Enhance Your Arsenal
Improve the swords and charms you create by upgrading them to increase their Attack and Spirit. You need not only Souls, but also rare materials like Refined Steel and Talismans to enhance your equipment.
Enjoy Travel
Indulge in some
well-deserved relaxation
Hot Springs
Discover secluded hot springs on your journey, each offering breathtaking views and unique restorative benefits. Soak in their healing waters to restore your HP and Spirit. You may even have a few unexpected encounters along the way.
Cook, Feast, and Power Up
Stop by a local restaurant or prepare your own dishes using ingredients gathered throughout your journey. Restore your HP, replenish the Vitality Points (VP) needed to enhance your skills, and gain powerful temporary effects by cooking your own meals.
Travel by Palanquin or Boat
Show your map to a Palanquin Bearer to quickly travel to your next destination. You can also board a Boat to enjoy fishing trips, but keep an eye on the horizon... A giant Sea Monster may be waiting offshore.
Choose Your Challenge
Play your own way with
three difficulty levels
Whether you're looking to enjoy the thrill of swordplay without difficulty or take on the ultimate test of skill, there's a mode for you. The brutal Hellbound mode is even available from the first playthrough.
Bonus Content
Dive into the
world of Muramasa
An extensive collection of archival content. Browse stunning artwork through Scrolls, view beautifully crafted character animations and backgrounds in the Character Viewer, or relive memorable moments from your adventure with the Theater feature.
Reminisce
Original Gameplay,
New High Definition
Return to the original adventures in classic mode, which includes the original PlayStation®Vita versions of Muramasa: Rebirth and Genroku Legends. Relive the authentic gameplay with beautifully enhanced high-definition graphics, or compare the classic experience with this new release.
- Title
- Muramasa: Revenant Blades
- Genre
- 2D Action RPG
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch™ 2 / Nintendo Switch™ / PlayStation®5 / Steam®
- Players
- Single Player
- ESRB Rating
- Rating Pending
Staff
- Development
- Vanillaware
- Original Creator
- George Kamitani (Vanillaware)
- Director
- Wataru Nakanishi (Vanillaware)
- Sound Producer
- Hitoshi Sakimoto (Basiscape)
- Producer
- Makoto Shioda (Marvelous)