Jon Mercer writes:
"Long-time readers (of my printed reviews) like my mom will probably remember how I gushed about an early 2007 release for the PlayStation 2 called Odin Sphere. This nifty little Action-RPG was critically hailed for its absolutely gorgeous hand-drawn visuals, something developer Vanillaware quickly became known for. But we all know great graphics don't make a great game, so will the inclusion of ninjas help to sharpen Muramasa – The Demon Blade, Vanillaware's new return to the land of 2D action?"
Nintenderos: "We kick off our interviews this year with a very special one with George Kamitani, president of Vanillaware. In case you didn't know this study, it is the one behind games of the stature of Muramasa: The Demon Blade, Odin Sphere or Dragon's Crown. In addition to, of course, unforgettable titles like the wonderful 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim published by Atlus a few months ago."
With the ongoing pandemic shutting down many IRL cherry blossom viewing parties, here are some games where you can still enjoy some beautiful spring sakura scenes
How do you introduce people to folklore and fairy tales? Introducing people to mythology can be easy when they are young or in school, as such stories can sometimes be used to teach morals, introduce concepts that might be difficult for people to otherwise understand, act as warnings and get imaginations working. Once folks get older, it can be more difficult to get them engaged and interested in legends. Fortunately, some Japanese video games can step in to bridge the gap.
