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Gameplay

The game has two different control methods, one that involves the Wii Remote and another that uses the Classic Controller (for players who prefer more precision).

Graphically the game is similar to Odin Sphere, retaining the same hand-drawn 2D art style, though inspiration will be drawn from Japanese mythology and culture rather than Norse mythology.

The game will have over 30 different stages.

Two playable characters have been specified: Kisuke, a young amnesiac ninja, and Momohime a young princess of Narukami Han, Mino Province. Momohime starts off in the eastern Kyo and goes to the western Edo, while Kisuke goes the opposite direction. Both wield three katana out of 108 possible to collect and forge.

Swords are distinguished into two categories, Tachi and ?dachi. ?dachi is bigger and deals higher damage but bulkier than Tachi, suitable for sweeping a group of weak foes, while Tachi has a shorter attack interval and is geared for aerial or high agility combat. Each sword has an ?gi, the powerful attack technique. Overuse of a sword (unleashing ?gi or defending) will deplete its “Soul Gauge” and eventually break it and its attack power will drop substantially. A broken sword will automatically recover itself when reserved for a short span.

The game can be played in 3 modes:
Unmatched Mode, Carnage Mode, and Insane Death Mode. Unmatched Mode focuses on character leveling as opposed to action, whereas Carnage Mode is more action based, recommended for skilled players. Insane Death Mode is only available after a player clears the game in Unmatched Mode, this mode plays in the same fashion as Unmatched Mode but limits player’s HP to 1 and will never grow when leveled up.

Plot

The game takes place during the Genroku era at the time of shogun Tokugawa Tsunayoshi on Honsh?, the main island of Japan. Because of his thirst for power, a conflict over immensely powerful swords, the Demon Blades, occurs. The swords are cursed and are said to bring tragedy, madness, and untimely deaths. As the chaos from the conflict spreads, creatures from the netherworld are summoned by these blades, along with Dragon and Demon Gods.

Story

Kisuke, who has lost his memories, is a fugitive being chased for a crime he no longer remembers. His only desire is to find a certain katana. After defeating his arresters, he meets Yuzuruha who offers to guide his path. Meanwhile, Momohime, after being possessed by a foul swordsman, Jinkuro Izuna’s soul, is forced to flee her castle and accept Jinkuro’s offer to complete his plan.

Release Date: September 8, 2009

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