Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale that will enchant the hearts and minds of players as it takes them on an incredible journey. With a beautiful visual novel story experience, intriguing characters, fast-paced SRPG combat, world-class soundtrack and more. The game begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, with nothing but a hospital gown and a splitting headache. However, he's rescued by a beautiful girl named Kuon, who sports both adorable animal ears and a beastlike tail. Finding that the hapless man has no memory of anything, Kuon decides to take the amnesiac into her care, naming him Haku.
About the story
"The only thing I can remember is coming to in the middle of an unfamiliar snowscape. Where that was or how I got there, I don't know. I couldn't even remember my own name. The memories just wouldn't come. I only had a moment, left at a loss, to ponder what to do — but fate seemed intent on furthering my misery as a giant, insect-like monster burst from the snow and ice to attack me. Naturally, I ran like hell. The creature cornered me anyway. That's when SHE appeared, as if from nowhere — the beautiful, mysterious girl who saved my life. She told me her name was Kuon. A beautiful, mysterious girl... ...with a tail and ears like a beast's. "
Platforms
Switch PC PS3 PS4 VitaGenres
Role-playing (RPG) Strategy Tactical Turn-based strategy (TBS) Visual NovelThemes
Action Drama Fantasy Warfare
Languages: English and 2 more
| Interface | Audio | Subtitles | |
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| English | |||
| Japanese | |||
| Chinese (Traditional) |
Media
Critic Reviews
RPG Site
By James GalizioWhen I heard the news that the series was finally returning to PC, I just had to see how the ports turned out. Which is why it hurts to say that the ports have some rather major issues.
JRPG.moe
By JRPG.moeGo in expecting a chill visual novel and not a grand strategy epic, and you’ll have a good time. There’s a lot here to like, so long as you don’t mind your strategy games with more drinking parties than battles.
RPG Fan
By Nathan LeeUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception functions well as a visual novel. Unfortunately, the rest of the game suffers, with a battle system devoid of difficulty or punishment and an agonizingly slow start. Be prepared for hours of boredom before getting to the good parts.
Rice Digital
By Holly WilliamsHaving the upcoming sequel hanging over it doesn't do Mask of Deception any favours.
CGMagazine
By Brendan FryeUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception tells two different stories—one serious, one sexy—that are so at odds with one another that it loses itself in the process.
