The charge ring uses the hold-and-release method instead. One small issue with this is that the inner circle is hard to see against specific backdrops. Normal rings require you to press the X button just as the outer circle shrinks into the inner one. Action chains are triggered by two types of ring systems: normal and charge, or what I dub the “Shadow Hearts” and “Lost Odyssey” systems respectively. These can range from killing all enemy units to killing specific ones.
Mission objectives are presented at the beginning of each map. Similar to other TRPGs, characters move on a grid system and turn order is decided by each unit’s speed stat. Mask of Truth keeps many of the gameplay mechanics from before. The science fiction elements, in contrast, are actually part of the world’s past. Although it takes place in Earth’s distant future, its Ainu-inspired setting is very reminiscent of feudal times.
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What I particularly loved about the series is its theme reversal in terms of its setting. Whereas Mask of Deception focused more on the world’s history, Mask of Truth focuses on the different regions that comprise the Yamato Empire. Overall, Utawarerumono does a phenomenal job in crafting its world. This makes the entire war all the more personal and the emotional moments all the more heartbreaking.
Unlike most harem games where the main focus is on the protagonist and his love interests, this series fully develops the entire cast. However, the personal ordeals they each overcome in Mask of Truth eventually transform them into more multifaceted characters. While I was fond of the cast in the prequel, I felt that many of their personalities were stereotypical anime tropes. Aquaplus utilizes these in-between moments to provide depth to the characters that were underdeveloped in Mask of Deception. I often found myself wondering when either side would finally make a move. While the slice-of-life elements in the game are entertaining, they do create a lack of urgency amidst the game’s wartime atmosphere.
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The writers take full advantage of Haku’s newfound identity to create witty (albeit awkward) interactions with the other characters. Oh, the irony.Įven at the heart of war, Mask of Truth’s script is still chock-full of humor. In order to achieve their goals, both weave webs of deception toward those they hold dear. Along with this, Haku assumes the part of Oshtor after the real Oshtor’s untimely demise in the previous game and leads the real Crown Princess’s army in reclaiming her kingdom. Back in her homeland, Kuon must choose where her loyalty lies: with her people or with her beloved friends. A dark curtain falls over the kingdom of Yamato - the Mikado is dead and an impostor princess sits on the throne. Mask of Truth immediately continues where Mask of Deception ends. For a visual novel, there are no in-game choices that affect the outcome of the ending, only the order the narrative is presented in. My main complaint with the story is that it’s too linear. Though the plot may be nothing new, it is well written and filled with numerous plot twists and emotional moments that surely leave you anticipating what is to come. The story is, by far, this game’s strongest element. Thankfully, by the time I finished, Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth was already released and I wasted no time downloading it.Īside from some minor spelling errors - I mean, I personally think that misspelling the word “Utawarerumono” in the game is unforgivable - the localization overall is of high caliber. After devoting 36 hours to it, I was graciously rewarded with a heart-wrenching cliffhanger that left me needing to know what happens next. While my initial assumptions weren’t far off, I immediately found myself drawn into the world and interested in the colorful inhabitants. Upon glancing at Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception’s front cover, I surmised that it would be a moe-driven game rich in steamy fanservice. I didn’t think too much of this series at first. Note: This review contains major spoilers for Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and minor spoilers for Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth.
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