Muramasa: Rebirth (PS Vita) // Interview with Russell Iriye and Gameplay with Cross Allan // Lyrical Ones

At the E3 gaming expo, Cross Allan from Lyrical Opposition interviewed Russell Iriye, the Marketing Manager at Aksys Games, about their action game Muramasa: Rebirth for the PlayStation Vita handheld.

Muramasa: Rebirth is a re-release and enhanced port of the cult classic 2D action game Muramasa: The Demon Blade, which originally launched on the Wii in 2009. The Vita version features high-resolution graphics, new gameplay content, and adjustments optimized for the portable platform.

During the interview, Cross Allan asked Russell Iriye about the decision to resurrect Muramasa for a new audience on the Vita. They discussed what improvements and additions players can expect in this "Rebirth" edition's upgraded visuals, gameplay systems, and story expansions.

Russell highlighted the game's unique and gorgeous hand-drawn 2D art style inspired by classical Japanese art. He explained how the Vita's capabilities allowed them to truly showcase Muramasa's stunning aesthetics and fluid action combat.

The interview served to generate buzz and visibility for this under-the-radar but highly acclaimed action title's revival on Sony's Vita handheld at the huge E3 gaming event. It spotlighted a more niche but ambitious remake project from the smaller publisher Aksys Games.