Murasaki Tsurugi

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"Murasaki Tsurugi" is an explosive puzzle game where you clear screens of objects using strategic explosions, with two playable characters, Kairi and Satsuki, each having unique abilities. Kairi's shots have a long range and ricochet off the top of the screen, while his bombs absorb enemy shots and increase in power with a busier screen. Satsuki moves quickly, and her bombs create a wide explosion range, making for a refreshing and fun sequel to the previous title. The game's music is also a highlight, providing a wonderfully composed soundtrack to enhance the player's experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

The game features an amazing soundtrack that perfectly synchronizes with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
The visual design is breathtaking, often resembling a kaleidoscope or mandala art, making it visually stunning when played in full screen.
Gameplay is unique and addictive, combining bullet hell mechanics with physics-based puzzles, providing depth and engaging challenges.

The story can be confusing and is not the main focus of the game, which may leave some players wanting more narrative clarity.
Some stages, particularly the later ones, feel underwhelming compared to the earlier levels, which may affect overall pacing.
The game mechanics, while improved, may still feel restrictive to players who preferred the original's approach.

gameplay
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The gameplay is described as unique, addictive, and intuitive, with a core mechanic that feels enjoyable and evolves interestingly across stages. The collaboration of content creators enhances the experience, showcasing a refined artistic style and less-restrictive mechanics compared to the original. Overall, the game emphasizes fun and engaging design, making it a standout in its genre.
- “The gameplay is unique and addictive.”
- “The core game mechanic is fun and feels great, and each stage manages to do something interesting with it.”
- “Artistic style is more redefined, mechanics a bit changed but mostly less-restrictive than the original.”
music
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The music in the sequel has received high praise, with many users noting that it surpasses the original. The soundtracks are well-synchronized with gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and contributing to an amazing auditory atmosphere.
- “Somehow the music is even better in this sequel!”
- “And the soundtracks always synchronize perfectly with the game.”
- “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing.”
story
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The story is described as confusing and oddly written, characteristic of the developer katatema's unique style. Set in a bizarre and beautiful world, it offers a wealth of secrets and lore for players to explore, though the complexity may challenge comprehension, prompting some to seek out the original Japanese version. Overall, while the narrative may be perplexing, it intrigues players enough to engage with its depth.
- “In typical fashion for the developer Katatema, it has a bizarre and beautiful setting with tons of secrets, tiny bits of lore, and backstory for you to unlock, decipher, and dig into, should you feel like it.”
- “The story is indeed rather weirdly written and worded, but that seems to be Katatema's flair. It has made me doubt and argue with myself about the English version adaptation, and it even pushed me to learn Japanese, as I found that most of Katatema's writing seems to be out of standard comprehension.”
- “The narrative is filled with intriguing elements that invite exploration and interpretation, making the experience both challenging and rewarding.”
- “The story was really confusing to be honest, but it is fine.”
- “Story is... I think it is indeed rather weirdly written and worded, but that seems to be Katatema's flair. I have doubts and find myself arguing about the English version adaptation, as I tried to get ahead by reading the original Japanese version. It made me really curious and pushed me to learn Japanese, only to find that most of Katatema's writing seems to be out of standard comprehension.”
- “And in typical fashion for the developer Katatema, it has a bizarre and beautiful setting with tons of secrets, tiny bits of lore, and backstory for you to unlock, decipher, and dig into, should you feel like it.”