Muramasa: The Demon Blade Comments by Keza MacDonald
A thing of beauty is a joy in small doses.
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JohnnyWashnGo
16/06/09 @ 10:35
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Shame - I was expecting high things of this game :(
Oh what the hell, i'm gonna buy it anyway - it looks so damn pretty and I love Odin Sphere. |
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Ignatius_Cheese
16/06/09 @ 10:35
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Same here. Irrespective of the gameplay, the sheer beauty of this game cannot be missed!
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Der_tolle_Emil
16/06/09 @ 12:23
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Too bad it will still take forever until we get it but I'm really looking forward to it.
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electrolite
16/06/09 @ 12:50
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I'm not a graphics whore at all, but that is beautiful. Very tempted to give it a try.
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Kazzahdrane
16/06/09 @ 13:05
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Same here. Irrespective of the gameplay, the sheer beauty of this game cannot be missed!
Not a personal slight, but it's interesting that this sort of comment is fine when it's an "arty" game or whatever, but with Gears of War etc you're considered a graphics whore if you prefer visuals over gameplay. Not a single comment of that kind here though! |
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"Not a personal slight, but it's interesting that this sort of comment is fine when it's an "arty" game or whatever, but with Gears of War etc you're considered a graphics whore if you prefer visuals over gameplay."
Probably has something to do with the difference between artistic beauty and technical beauty. The former is rather subjective of course. |
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Not a personal slight, but it's interesting that this sort of comment is fine when it's an "arty" game or whatever, but with Gears of War etc you're considered a graphics whore if you prefer visuals over gameplay. Not a single comment of that kind here though!
There's a difference between appreciating art style and appreciating how many polygons are onscreen at once. |
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"There's a difference between appreciating art style and appreciating how many polygons are onscreen at once. "
Actually, no difference. They are both appreciations of something different. I don't see why an art fanatic should be considered better than a graphics fanatic. Just like I don't see how a "hardcore game" should be considered better than a "casual game". It goes down to tastes. Also, both graphics and art style will only have you covered for fifteen minutes. After that, gameplay kicks in, and if a title sucks in that department, you'll notice it alright. So it doesn't matter. |
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@Les: I wouldn't know about that. Making good graphics is not easy. On the programmers' part, making something with better graphics than anything else on the market, surely requires a lot of talent and time, especially because it has run on the same platforms (and therefore they have to think of new ways to take advantage of a same hardware).
So, in one case you're admiring the art director's work, on the other case you're admiring the ingenuity of the programmers. I don't really see any difference. |
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" So, in one case you're admiring the art director's work, on the other case you're admiring the ingenuity of the programmers. I don't really see any difference."
It's 'inspiration' vs. technical proficiency. Creating vs. executing. Not saying it's right but in general our society gives more value to creation than to craftmanship. |
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neonemesis
16/06/09 @ 18:22
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Odin Sphere was one of my favourite PS2 games so this is getting bought regardless or the score.
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There's extra longevity if you play through again with the other character or on other difficulty settings, and a few alternative endings to tempt you into doing so, but realistically most people who buy Oboromuramasa will probably find themselves content after one play-through. It's not really long enough to start to get on your nerves.
Not sure I entirely agree with that, given that the other character gets completely different enemies, bosses etc. It's pretty much designed to be played through twice. |
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