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Game Overview

Ever played an NES game where you can headbutt demons as a samurai? Adventures of Musashi is that weird, wonderful little action-platformer that slipped under the radar back in the day. You slash through enemies with dual katanas, sure, but there's this goofy energy to it—like when you accidentally bounce off a turtle shell mid-jump or discover Musashi's weirdly effective crouch-kick. The music's got that classic upbeat chiptune vibe, and the sprite work somehow makes every enemy look both menacing and slightly ridiculous.

It's not as punishing as Ninja Gaiden, but don't let the cartoony style fool you—some of those boss fights will have you resetting a few times. My first attempt ended with a giant frog swallowing me whole. Still, there's something about the way the controls just click after a few levels that makes it hard to put down. If you dig hidden 8-bit gems with personality, this one's a blast.