Part platform game, part RPG, Brave Fencer Musashi successfully combines elements from classic titles like Crash Bandicoot and The Legend of Zclda to create an original and exciting role-playing experience. Everything from the story line to the sword-slashing gameplay is both fun and captivating, launching Musashi into the realm of outstanding PlayStation RPGs with Final Fantasy VII and Breath of Fire III.
I Need a Hero
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You play as the legendary warrior, Musashi, who's been magically summoned from his world by Princess Fillet to restore peace to her kingdom. The catch is that you cannot return to your homeland unless you successfully complete your mission--which means solving puzzles, battling monsters, and collecting the powers of five mysterious scrolls.
Brave Fencer mixes traditional role-playing elements--like building your characters attributes through an involved quest, talking to townsfolk, and so on--with more unconventional button-twitching gameplay, including splashing your way down white-water rapids and racing a beast up die side of a mountain.The variety keeps the game fresh and fun diroughout the adventure.
Controlling Musashi is effortless as you slay enemies, free prisoners, and battle huge bosses to the death.The only flaw is that you need to constantly rotate the camera when you're in town to see your character, which totally throws off your bearings.
The Brave and the Beautiful
Brave Fencers graphics burst onto the screen with bright colors, wacky (but cool) enemies, and detailed levels. Each area is huge in scope and features hidden tive parts scattered throughout where you climb walls and even swing from fences.
While the graphics grab your eyes, the sound snatches your attention--Brave Fencer is one of the few PlayStation role-playing games where characters actually speak their parts.This not only adds personality to the game, but you also don't have to read i through thousands of lines of boring text.
Magnificent Musashi
Brave Fencer Musashi masters the art of mixing game genres in a way that will appeal to a wider range of PlayStation owners than most RPGs. If you're looking for a hero this holiday, Musashi s your man.
ProTips:
- Cross the river on your way to the healing mountain by Jumping across the three poles.
- After rescuing the dog In Chapter Two (you must carry him into the village-don't throw him!), talk to the mayor. From there, go fetch the prisoner In the stocks some bread and water.
- Stock up on W-Gel before leaving town-K's a valuable medicine that will save your life many times throughout your journey.
- When chasing the thief s dog to the graveyard, follow his barks to the key and protect him at all costs. If the dog dies, you'll have to start at the beginning of the forest again.
- Before you reach the rapids, chop down four trees so the thief can build you a raft.
- The Inn (the stone-colored structure in town) is the most important building In the game. Drop by there occasionally to rest, and be sure to save your game.
Graphics
The vibrant levels and funky characters showcase Brave Fencer's graphical heroics. Unfortunately, there are some collision detection problems that sometimes affect gameplay.
Control
As Musashi, you'll fight mightily, defend yourself, jump, climb walls, and learn new powers throughout your journey. The only downer is that you sometimes get lost when using the rotating camera.
Sound
The characters actually speak a majority of their dialogue, while the music sets the perfect mood for the game. A little more variety in the songs would have been sweeter on the ears, though.
Fun Factor
Once again. Square EA delivers a fun and challenging action RPG for the PlayStation. Brave Fencer Musashi's awesome gameplay and unique features make it a must-own title for closet-fencers in search of a noble adventure.
Overall rating: 6