Murasaki Tsurugi

Murasaki Tsurugi has a few differences from it's predecessor. The blocks won't damage you if you collide with them unlike in the first game. The second major difference is the tonal difference. The first game has a more melancholic tone whereas this one is more energetic and whimsical. Like the first game, this game has an amazing soundtrack and art style. Buy this if you like that game or shmups in general.

1 found this helpful, 2025-12-25

Murasaki Tsurugi is an arcade action shooter developed by Katatema and published by AGM PLAYISM that combines fast-paced combat, explosive chain mechanics, and bullet-heavy survival gameplay into a focused experience built around skill mastery. Serving as a follow-up to the original Murasaki, the game expands upon established ideas while maintaining the accessibility and intensity that define classic arcade design....

1 found this helpful, 2026-05-24

Very different from a typical shmup, it's all about getting good trick shots and bullet cancels. The main gimick is that your shots will destroy bullets, 1 to 3 hits for most bullets. You can only have one shot on screen at once, so the other mechanic, the blue orbs and red talismans. These will bounce away when you hit them, and explode 2 seconds later destroying any bullet caught in the explosion. If the...

0 found this helpful, 2026-07-06