Brave Fencer Musashi

Brave Fencer Musashi (1998)

by Square Product Development Division 5, Square, Square Electronic Arts, Square Enix
Genres:Role-playing (RPG), Adventure
Themes:Action, Comedy
Game modes:Single player
Story:150 years ago, the legendary warrior known as the Brave Fencer Musashi saved the kingdom of Allucaneet from the evil Wizard of Darkness. Now, his spirit is reincarnated in a young, rather short-tempered boy. Fillet, the princess of Allucaneet, summons the reluctant hero to the palace and gives him the powerful sword Fusion, which he needs to defeat the evil Thirstquencher Empire. It soon turns out that the Empire is after another legendary sword, Lumina, so Musashi's first task is to get it before the bad guys do!.. Brave Fencer Musashi is an action game with strong RPG elements. Controlling Musashi, the player explores the pre-rendered backgrounds from third person view (similarly to Final Fantasy VII), visiting towns, talking to NPCs, etc. There is a day/night cycle in the game, which is manifested in the schedules of NPCs and/or monsters, as well as Musashi's fatigue level, which increases if he doesn't sleep enough. Musashi uses the two swords, Fusion and Lumina, to fight his enemies. The two swords have different properties: while Fusion behaves more or less like a traditional melee weapon, Lumina needs to be imbued with various elemental items in order to unleash powerful attacks.Show more
user avatarAdded by @Synthono
Vote to bring this game to GOG and help preserve it.
1 079
Trailers and screenshots
Screenshot
Screenshot
Screenshot
Screenshot
Screenshot
Screenshot
Screenshot
Stories about this game (17)
What’s your memory of Brave Fencer Musashi?Share your favorite moments and see what others remember about this game.
user avatar@placeholder

Make sure to follow our Guidelines when adding new Stories.

If not sure what to write:
  • What made this game unforgettable?
  • Who did you play this game with?
  • What made it fun or challenging?
  • Why do you want this game on GOG?
user avatar@klerftinuser avatar@klerftin
January 31, 2025
I own 4 copies of this game and it is absolutely hands down my favorite video game of all time. If GoG can do the impossible and bring this game to PC I would buy so many copies for friends and family. It’s crazy to think about how this game fit onto one ps1 disc. The character design, music, and story are what shaped me and my interests. I play this game every year for my birthday and it means so much to me. I can’t think of anything else that impacted me more than this game.
user avatar@neiogeouser avatar@neiogeo
January 29, 2025
Muashi...Once upon a time, this could've been Squaresoft's Zelda killer for the PlayStation...but alas, it was not meant to be. This game has so much charm and charisma, that it would be a shame to let it disappear into the annals of history. I remember playing this game until I'd fall asleep to its castle or town at night themes...You have no idea how many weekends I would spend trying to find all the collectibles! I really wanted all the musicians and all the action figures! Musashi is such an iconic game to me, because it had everything you could want out of a title of its type - it had heart, the gameplay was fun, the story was hilarious, the gameplay variety was ingenious, and the voice acting was magnificent. You really couldn't go wrong with this game. You could label it as a parody, but it wouldn't do it justice - It stands on its own two feet even today, as a feel-good modern classic, and it deserves its time to shine.
user avatar@Vannickuser avatar@Vannick
January 29, 2025
This is my all time favorite gave ever, above all others. I first played a demon of it from a disc in a magazine from my local grocery store and since then, I just love how it played. It was also the game that awakened my mind to the concept of "Whoa, this demo is actually a taste of what will soon be a full game." And since then I've always attributed BFM to my awaken of how games are made and released to the public. I want this gave to be released on GOG because I want people to experience a true game of an Action JRPG.
user avatar@NooSemuser avatar@NooSem
January 29, 2025
This is the best Action RPG I have ever played and my absolute favorite in my life! What I love about this game: [ 1 ] The animations for character movement, attacks, and various actions are smooth and well-executed (not sluggish or awkward like in many PS1 games). [ 2 ] The progression and ability-absorbing system is fun and simple. [ 3 ] Encountering each boss was thrilling, especially the first one, Steam Knight. I remember how exciting that battle was when I first played it. The background music made it even more intense. (Replaying it now doesn’t feel quite the same, but for those who played it back in the day, I’m sure they remember that feeling.) [ 4 ] The mini-games were fun, challenging, and engaging. [ 5 ] The game’s theme and design + vibrant fantasy environments full of adventure were exactly my style. I especially loved the unique boss designs and the creative ways to defeat them. [ 6 ] The witty character dialogues and charming jokes in the cutscenes. [ 7 ] There was also an in-game collectible character model system, which was mind-blowing for me at the time. Having such a feature in a game back then was truly amazing. [ 8 ] The soundtrack for each scene was masterfully crafted. Even now, whenever I listen to the music, it instantly brings back memories of the moments I experienced in the game. All of this remains etched in my heart to this day. It’s a shame that this game isn’t well-known. I believe that anyone who played this game (especially when it was first released) would surely love it as much as I do. If you play it, The development team truly put a lot of love and care into this game. I really wish the original team would create a sequel or that more developers would make games in this style. At the very least, I hope this game gets re-released, because I missed the chance to buy it as a kid. I want this game to remain available for future generations, so it doesn’t fade into obscurity. A masterpiece like this shouldn’t be lost to time.
user avatar@Jazzysamauser avatar@Jazzysama
January 30, 2025
I remember playing the demo on a PlayStation underground disc and was immediately sold, the game has so much charm and an absolutely banger soundtrack. Many likely bought this just for the FF8 demo, but BFM quickly became one of my favorite games of all time. It holds up incredibly well even today and I look forward every year to my summer tradition of speedrunning the game with my friend.
user avatar@cumberdonguser avatar@cumberdong
January 31, 2025
Brave fencer musashi has been one of my favorite games since I was young. I don't say lightly that it still holds up today. From the music, the voice acting (A surprising list of big names), to the graphics and controls, it all holds steady to the test of time and the standards of modern games. It's a amazing game to replay, and a great experience for first time players.
From fighting the steam knight on PlayStation demo disc over and over to countless hours spent playing the full game. BFM was a core childhood memory for me and the quality time I shared with my brother while playing. This game is the standard for story and player progression that I still judge games by today. Let’s make sure this game is available for future generations to enjoy.
user avatar@ZenoRutouser avatar@ZenoRuto
February 03, 2025
Lembro de ver o CD dele no porta CDs do meu irmão, infelizmente ele estava riscado mas dava pra jogar o capítulo 1 e já nos primeiros minutos eu já estava amando ele.
If this is possible, please add it to GOG. I randomly bought this based on the Playstation cover art and was shocked how much I loved it since I never liked their turn-based JRPGs. The voice acting is weird but genuinely charming set to the amazing soundtrack with perfect action RPG game loop and mechanics. I never got to finish it because a glitch broke my save file. I'd love to own an official version of to play through all the way.
This is the game that is my absolute favorite!!! back in 1998 when you first purchased a Playstation it comes with a demo disk and on that demo disk is this game!!! I love it with a passion and if this game ever comes back I'm ready. Just being able to vote for it is awesome! one of the voice actors for the Character Jon is Steve Blum so that was awesome knowing the voice of toonami was in the game.
Those games also need your vote!
Skylanders: Imaginators
Skylanders: ImaginatorsKaos has discovered the ancient power of Mind Magic and is using it to create an unstoppable army of Doomlanders! Eon is calling upon all Portal Masters and Skylands' greatest mystic warriors, the Senseis, to stop Kaos and his minions. Now, you must use the power of your imagination to create your own Skylanders to battle in the ultimate adventure alongside the almighty Senseis to save Skylands. Now with Skylanders Imaginators on the Nintendo Switch, Embark on an Epic New Adventure on-the-go Use the Digital Library for easy on-the-go access to your Skylanders toy collection Use the Imaginite Creation Crystals to Create Your Own Skylanders Sensei Skylanders are the Ultimate Masters of the Almighty Sky-Chi Powers Battle to Save Skylands with the Sensei and Imaginator Skylanders Use 10 Different Battle Class Types to Defeat Kaos and his Minions Conquer All-New Side quests & Mini-games
Action
Fantasy
Kids
Action
Fantasy
Kids
78
Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure
Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureSkylanders: Spyro's Adventure is the first video game in the Skylanders series. It is a video game that is played along with toy figures that interact with it through a "Portal of Power", that reads their tag through NFC and features the voices of Josh Keaton, Dave Wittenberg, Darin De Paul, Joey Camen, Audrey Wasilewski, Keythe Farley and Kevin Michael Richardson.
Fantasy
Fantasy
216
1
Skylanders: Cloud Patrol
Skylanders: Cloud PatrolA skylanders game for the iOS systems. Join the skylanders to patrol skylands for escaped trolls.
Action
Action
39
Diablo Junior
Diablo JuniorDiablo Junior was an intended prequel to Diablo, (or port of Diablo II, depending on source) to be created by Blizzard North.
Action
Action
38
Skylanders: Giants
Skylanders: GiantsSkylanders: Giants is a 2012 video game in the Skylanders series, a direct sequel to the 2011 game Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure and features the voices of Kevin Michael Richardson, Greg Ellis, Peter Lurie, Steve Blum, Dave Wittenberg, Carlos Alazraqui, Kevin Sorbo, Bobcat Goldthwait, Patrick Seitz and Julie Nathanson. It is the game before Skylanders: Swap Force. As the title suggests, it features larger Skylanders known as "Giants", along with other new gameplay mechanics.
Action
Fantasy
Action
Fantasy
104
1
Diablo IV
Diablo IVDiablo IV is an upcoming dungeon crawler hack-and-slash action role-playing game developed by Blizzard Entertainment, the fourth title in the Diablo series. The game was officially announced at BlizzCon 2019 on November 1, 2019
Action
Fantasy
Horror
Action
Fantasy
Horror
348
Diablo II: Resurrected
Diablo II: ResurrectedDiablo II: Resurrected includes all content from both Diablo II and its epic expansion Diablo II: Lord of Destruction®. Battle your way through icy caverns, horrific tombs filled with undead abominations, and frozen wastelands to the frigid summit of Mount Arreat and stop Baal, the Lord of Destruction. Raise hell with two Lord of Destruction playable classes—the cunning Assassin, master of traps and shadow disciplines, and the savage Druid, a bold shapeshifter and summoner who commands primal elemental magic.
Action
Fantasy
Horror
Action
Fantasy
Horror
4 249
8
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition
Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil EditionXbox 360 players can experience the full adventure of Blizzard’s epic action RPG, Diablo III, as the Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition includes the expansion pack Reaper of Souls! Bringing the world of Diablo back to Xboxgamers, this edition of Diablo III features special four-player co-op features. With the wireless controller and a custom-designed console interface, players will be outfitted with touch pad functionality and new social features as they engage in pulse-pounding combat with hordes of monsters and acquire items of incredible power. Diablo III picks up the story twenty years after the events of Diablo II. Mephisto, Diablo, and Baal have been defeated, but the Worldstone, which once shielded the inhabitants of the world of Sanctuary from the forces of both Heaven and Hell, has been destroyed, and evil once again stirs in Tristram. Take on the role of one of six powerful character classes -- Barbarian, Demon Hunter, Monk, Witch Doctor, Wizard, or the all-new Crusader -- and embark on a dark journey through Acts I-V to save the world of Sanctuary from ancient and sinister forces. Players will acquire powerful items, spells, and abilities as they explore new and familiar areas of Sanctuary and battle hordes of demons to safeguard the world from the horrors that have arisen.
Action
Fantasy
Horror
Action
Fantasy
Horror
175
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the Dragon
The Legend of Spyro: Dawn of the DragonThree long years have passed since Spyro and Cynder were trapped in the crystal, since then Malefor has unleashed his evil onto the world. In this third chapter of the epic Legend of Spyro trilogy, Spyro must fulfill his destiny and face the Dark Master. As evil spreads over the world, Spyro and Cynder must discover new abilities and unlock their true powers to defeat Malefor and stop him from destroying the world.
Action
Action
719
2
Diablo Prime Evil Collection
Diablo Prime Evil CollectionThe Diablo Prime Evil Collection includes: - Diablo III: Eternal Collection game - Diablo II: Resurrected game - Diablo III: Hatred’s Grasp Wings DLC - Diablo III: Mephisto Pet DLC Diablo II: Resurrected is the definitive remastering of Diablo II and its Lord of Destruction expansion—two hallmark entries in Blizzard Entertainment’s genre-defining action role-playing series. Veteran players, as well as those who missed out when the original game was first released on PC twenty years ago, can now experience Diablo II’s timeless gameplay with modern visuals and audio that take advantage of today’s gaming hardware. Ascend the Forgotten Tower, blaze a trail through the jungles of Kurast, and storm the gates of Hell to defeat Diablo himself. Then, scale the peak of Mount Arreat to face Baal, the Lord of Destruction, in Worldstone Keep. Seven of Sanctuary’s greatest champions await at the iconic campfire screen—the Amazon, Assassin, Barbarian, Druid, Necromancer, Paladin, and Sorceress. Each is highly customizable with countless build and gear options for players to explore. Diablo II: Resurrected can be played as a solo experience, or grab some friends on Nintendo Switch and enjoy multiplayer co-op. Then blow off some steam and claim a few ears by engaging in thrilling PvP duels outside of town. Find your way back to New Tristram in Diablo III: Eternal Collection, 20 years following the events in Diablo II: Resurrected. Return to where it all began and investigate rumors of a fallen star: the first sign of evil's rebirth, and an omen that the End Times have begun.…
Action
Party
Action
Party
80