Murasaki

In many ways Murasaki is the duo expanding upon their ideas, as they've always done, but this time they've taken it to a whole new heights, Irisu Syndrome's DNA can be felt all over this game, the amazing composer Takeaki Watanabe returns from Irisu Syndrome and once again it's a huge highlight, he gets to spread his wings, making far more chaotic and energetic music and it's a delight to listen to. But the game itself is an incredible take on bullet hell genre, taking the puzzle mechanics of Irisu Syndrome and bringing them over to this format and it works incredibly well.

You can read some other reviews if you want a description of the gameplay, I'm just here to say that yes it is good and yes I do recommend it.

Strangely compelling. Bittersweet. I like the music. An off-beat bullet hell.

Si wtetsu tiene 5 mil de fans yo soy uno de ellos si wtetsu tiene 100 fans yo soy uno de ellos, si wtetsu solo tiene 1 fan, ese soy yo, si wtetsu no tiene ningún fan es porque yo ya no estoy en este mundo. Es muy recomendable para la gente que no esta muy entrada al tipo de juego "Bullet Hell" PD. Tetsu te quiero.

名作です。カタテマ作品はどれもシステムにオリジナリティがありつつも面白いのが特徴ですが、このゲームもそうです。出てくるパズルをうって移動させる、という部分には「いりす症候群」のシステムを感じますね。久しぶりに1から遊びなおしていますがやはり面白いです。 システム自体が面白いのは当然として、やりこむほど「コレクション」で明らかになるストーリーや世界観も非常に魅力的で、そこから何があったかのほとんどを理解した後のステージ5の演出は泣けます。もう泣くことはないのではないかと思っていましたが、あの曲を聞くと自然と涙が出てしまいます……。 ただやりこみの難易度は高いので、コレクションを全て埋められる日が来るのかがひたすら心配になります。 カタテマチームの次の作品が楽しみです。

music to listen to right before world destruction

An absolutely fascinating game. I honestly like it more than the touhou series.

Murasaki may look intimidating and weird on the first glance, but it's extremely worth giving it a try. It's insane how solid the game is as a bullet hell while having a highly experimental premise. Basic mechanics are very easy to get used to, but have a lot of depth at the same time. Presentation could not be to everyone's taste, but it grew on me pretty quickly, soundtrack is simply astonishing. Honestly it's pretty hard for me to properly put into words how amazing this game is, please give it a chance and you may discover one of the most interesting games ever.

I am 32 years old. My ex-wife and I have a daughter together, and we adopted our son together. Both are now 4 years old. When we were going through our separation, I felt lost and unhappy. I was self-destructive. One day, I was so angry with everything spiraling out of control that I punched a concrete wall in a moment of overwhelming emotion. This resulted in breaking my fifth metacarpal in my right hand—the hand I worked with, played games with, and used to carry my children to bed—the hand I desperately needed to ensure I could continue providing. Upon learning the severity of the self-inflicted damage, I became almost suicidal. Keep in mind that just a few months before this, I was the happiest man, with no history of depression or anxiety. I had never experienced anger outbursts, nor was I the type to break down and cry, but I was in a tough situation that truly prevented me from seeing the light on the other side. With nothing better to do, I looked for a game I could play WITH ONE HAND while recovering. Somehow, I stumbled upon this game and read some of the comments. I decided it was worth a try... I must admit I didn't beat the game, nor did I play as much as some of you. In fact, I may have played this game for only a day or two. That being said, after doing so, I had a new joy and hope for life. I managed to leave behind the pain and suffering that had been thrust upon me. I could experience the joy and happiness of other people. I relaxed for 5 ♥♥♥♥ minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay. After realizing this, I turned off the game and went back to work. My hand hurt a lot, but I was motivated. I stopped feeling so sorry for myself and became the father I needed to be at that moment, not the weak boy I was behaving like. Today, I am close friends with the mother of my children. We don't fight, argue, or say hurtful things to each other. We are parents and friends. Now I have 3 children. My third child is, wait, ALSO 4 YEARS OLD. The woman I am with was going through a very similar situation at the time of my separation, and we just unexpectedly stumbled into each other's lives. We have been dating for a year and are very happy together. Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today. This silly little game helped me realize that. Thank you.

Looks like a typical bullet hell, but the introduction of puzzle game elements creates something radically different. Instead of a typical manic shooter, this is a game of patience and precision where you're constantly looking for the exact right moment to trigger an explosion. Being able to clear the entire screen feels super satisfying. Beyond the basic gameplay, there's an excellent story, gradually revealed through cryptic fragments as you unlock achievements. There's a guide, but I honestly recommend going in as blind as possible - this is a game where it's more fun to figure out how everything works on your own. The hand-drawn character portraits and exceptional soundtrack both complement the story and gameplay perfectly, imbuing it with an atmosphere of beauty and tragedy. You don't need to fear the typical demanding standards of bullet hell games here, you get a life bar and relatively drequent health pickups, so anyone should be able to clear the story without too much difficulty. The postgame extra stages and modes are more experts-only in terms of difficulty, but you can get an extremely satisfying experience just from beating the main game. Honestly a godlike game.