Thunderbolt writes: "It's hard to say which of Muramasa's protagonists has it worse. Princess Momohime is possessed by a sociopathic demon spirit. She might look innocent, but there's a murderous fiend controlling her every move. All Momohime can do is watch helplessly as her body is used to massacre everyone in sight. Meanwhile, Kisuke has amnesia. Not only is the entire basis of his character utterly cliched, but he's got an army of ninjas trying to assassinate him for his supposed betrayal. Neither one of them is getting out of this unscathed. What makes these intertwining tales interesting is that they go far beyond their generic beginnings. Themes of redemption, self-discovery, and love run throughout both narratives."
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."
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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.
