Muramasa: The Demon Blade

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Table of Contents

• 1] Introduction [sx100]
  • 1.1] Contact Rules [sx101]
  • 1.2] Donations [sx102]
• 2] Game Basics [sx200]
  • 2.1] Story [sx201]
  • 2.2] Controls [sx202]
  • 2.3] Characters [sx203]
• 3] In-depth Walkthrough [sx300]
  • Momohime ~ Pandemonium of the Demon Blade
    • 3.1] Act 1 [sx301]
      • 3.1.1] Sagami: Rokkoku Kenzan Mountain Trail [sx302]
    • 3.2] Act 2 [sx303]
      • 3.2.1] Sagami [sx304]
      • 3.2.2] Musashi [sx305]
      • 3.2.3] Musashi: Nihonzutsumi Ward [sx306]
    • 3.3] Act 3 [sx307]
      • 3.3.1] Izu [sx308]
      • 3.3.2] Suruga [sx309]
      • 3.3.3] Suruga: Tokaido Pass, Satta Ridge [sx310]
    • 3.4] Act 4 [sx311]
      • 3.4.1] Kai [sx312]
      • 3.4.2] Shinano [sx313]
      • 3.4.3] Hida [sx314]
      • 3.4.4] Hida: Takayama, Mt. Norikura Foothpath [sx315]
    • 3.5] Act 5 [sx316]
      • 3.5.1] Mino [sx317]
      • 3.5.2] Mino: Narukami Castle, Main Gate [sx318]
    • 3.6] Act 6 [sx319]
      • 3.6.1] Omi [sx320]
      • 3.6.2] Yamashiro [sx321]
      • 3.6.3] Hell: Eght Views of Damnation, Toukatsu [sx322]
    • 3.7] Act 7 [sx323]
      • 3.7.1] Iga [sx324]
      • 3.7.2] Ise [sx325]
      • 3.7.3] Ise: Mt. Kamiji, Jingu Forest [sx326]
    • 3.8] Final Act [sx327]
      • 3.8.1] Yamato [sx328]
      • 3.8.2] Yamato: Shingon-Renge Main Temple [sx329]
  • Kisuke ~ Ninja Scroll of the Demon Blade
    • 3.9] Act 1 [sx330]
      • 3.9.1] Yamashiro: Kii Distric Base of Mt. Fushimi [sx331]
    • 3.10] Act 2 [sx332]
      • 3.10.1] Yamashiro [sx333]
      • 3.10.2] Iga [sx334]
      • 3.10.3] Iga: Skull Valley, Anya Castle Rear Gate [sx335]
    • 3.11] Act 3 [sx336]
      • 3.11.1] Ise [sx337]
      • 3.11.2] Owari [sx338]
      • 3.11.3] Mino [sx339]
      • 3.11.4] Mino: Narukami Province, Kagami Manor [sx340]
    • 3.12] Act 4 [sx341]
      • 3.12.1] Mikawa [sx342]
      • 3.12.2] Totomi [sx343]
      • 3.12.3] Totomi: Shuchi District, Mt. Akiha Pass [sx344]
    • 3.13] Act 5 [sx345]
      • 3.13.1] Yamato [sx346]
      • 3.13.2] Yamato: Nara, at Zendou Temple [sx347]
    • 3.14] Act 6 [sx348]
      • 3.14.1] Hida [sx349]
      • 3.14.2] Shinano [sx350]
      • 3.14.3] Shinano: Kawanaka Island [sx351]
    • 3.15] Act 7 [sx352]
      • 3.15.1] Kai [sx353]
      • 3.15.2] Suruga [sx354]
      • 3.15.3] Suruga: Base of Sacred Mt. Fuji [sx355]
    • 3.16] Final Act [sx356]
      • 3.16.1] Izu [sx357]
      • 3.16.2] Sagami [sx358]

Hey there! So you're diving into Muramasa: The Demon Blade? Awesome choice! Let's get you up to speed on how to actually play the game. This section breaks down all the buttons and controls so you don't get lost before you even start swinging that sword.

Controls:

• L button: This one's not used, so don't worry about it.
• R button: Also not used. Easy peasy!
• D-pad: This is your go-to for managing items and actions. Press Down to use an item, and Left or Right to cycle through your equipped items.
• L analog stick: This is how you'll move your character around the world. Keep pressing Down on it, and your character will crouch.
• R analog stick: Use this to aim your attacks or abilities.
• Start button: Brings up the main menu screen. This is where you'll manage your inventory, skills, and other important stuff.
• Select button: Handy for bringing up the in-game map. Always good to know where you are!
• X button: Your primary action button. Use it to jump, perform a double jump, inspect objects in the environment, or talk to characters.
• Square button: This is your main attack button. You'll also use it for inspecting things and talking to people.
• Triangle button: Switch between your currently equipped swords with this. Gotta have the right blade for the job!
• Circle button: Unleash your character's powerful Secret Art with this button. Save it for when you really need it!