Gamersaurus

Muramasa's a stylish gem of a game, from the eerily lit cemeteries, ethereal forests, and panoramic rooftop backdrops to the flashy swords you swing around. Vanillaware's side-scrolling action game exudes style in even the tiniest details: protagonists Momohime and Kisuke will occasionally glance sidelong at you as they swiftly run across the screen, or a fish will jump out of the water as they splash across a river. It's all wonderful eye-candy that sets the mood for the best part of the game: slicing up enemy ninjas, monks, and demons.