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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception

AQUAPLUS  •  Jan 23, 2020  •  93% from 414 reviews

You awaken in a field of snow with no memory of even your name. The local monstrosities nearly devour you before you meet your rescuer, a beautiful girl named Kuon—who has animal ears and a tail. She names you Haku⸺ The Japanese hit tactics-RPG visual novel series returns to PC at last!

$39.99 (USD)

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Reviews Summary

Mask of Deception is a sequel that expands on the original's story, featuring a mix of slice-of-life moments and deeper character development, though pacing issues and filler content are noted.

The Good

  • Engaging character-driven narrative
  • Strong world-building and lore
  • Humorous and emotional moments
  • Improved gameplay mechanics

The Bad

  • Pacing issues in the first half
  • Excessive slice-of-life filler
  • Some characters feel underdeveloped
  • Ending leaves many questions unanswered

The Horny

  • Contains ecchi fan service
  • Some suggestive character interactions
  • Romantic tension builds slowly
  • Humorous moments with character quirks

Top rated reviews

My wife does not understand what a great series that is. I shall correct her wrongs in time. Take all the thumbs up you can take. It was worth waiting a day's time for what was to come.

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This is the first game of a trilogy of visual novel strategy RPG hybrids. They tell a continuous, cumulative story. They play order is: Prelude to the fallen Mask of deception Mask of truth You can skip free to prelude to the fallen to start with mask of deception, because that game changes the cast and takes place many years later, giving it some distanc…

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About This Game

When I awoke, there was snow⸺
Navigate the unforgiving wilderness of a turbulent new world!

For almost two decades, this series of tactics-RPG visual novels has been beloved by Japanese fans for its spectacular music, art, characters, and story. Now it finally returns to its origins on PC. This sequel to Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen, first released more than a decade after the original game, is a great place to jump in to the series!

Features

  • 30+ hours of story and gameplay
  • Thoughtful, slick, and active tactics-RPG combat
  • Customizable keyboard and mouse controls
  • An unforgettable, evocative soundtrack
  • Gorgeous, distinctive art

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Comments (123)

Most recent community feedback.

Zestine

Love the visuals and the side missions. The character banter is top tier.

Nyra

Story is solid and the combat feels great, just wish there was more UI customization.

Kiro

I keep coming back after every update. The new scenes were worth it.