Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth

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"Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth" is a single-player Role Playing game with a masterful story, offering around 70 hours of playtime. The game is the dramatic conclusion to the Utawarerumono series, where players will lead Haku and his friends in a battle against evil forces to determine the fate of Yamato. Experience the immersive visual novel storytelling, with new lore, history, and secrets to discover.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

story26 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth offers an engaging and well-paced story that serves as a satisfying conclusion to the series, with improved gameplay mechanics and character development.
The game features a beautiful art style and excellent voice acting, making the visual novel aspects highly enjoyable.
The tactical RPG combat system is accessible yet offers depth, allowing players to strategize and utilize a diverse cast of characters effectively.

The game requires players to have played the previous titles to fully understand the story, which can be a barrier for newcomers.
Some sections of the game, including lengthy text and unskippable cutscenes, can feel tedious and drag on without purpose.
While the combat system has improved, it can still feel simplistic and infrequent compared to the visual novel elements, leading to a sense of imbalance in gameplay.

story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
37%
7%
The story of "Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth" is praised for its depth, intricate plot, and character development, effectively concluding the series while introducing new characters and subtle romantic elements. While the narrative is lengthy and heavily text-based, it captivates players with its epic themes of war, betrayal, and sacrifice, making it a must-play for fans of JRPG storylines. However, newcomers may find it challenging to follow without prior knowledge of the preceding games, and some players noted that pacing issues and lengthy cutscenes could detract from the experience.
- “The story is longer, better, and more well-paced.”
- “It's about 80% visual novel and 20% TRPG, and it does a fantastic job at both parts; the story is long, intricate, carefully paced, and does a great job of finishing the series.”
- “If you are looking for a fantastic story with an interesting and fun cast of characters, this is the game for you.”
- “[The story is well-nigh incomprehensible to anyone who hasn't played either of the other two games; long sections of text overstay their welcome, as do tedious unskippable cutscenes.]”
- “[The story takes a very long time to get going; battle sequences are too far in between.]”
- “If you are someone who generally does not like JRPG storylines or fantasy anime, you would probably be better off looking elsewhere.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has seen significant improvements over its predecessor, featuring new battle mechanics and character tutorials that enhance player understanding and strategy. While the core mechanics remain rooted in traditional SRPG elements, the game emphasizes character specialization and thoughtful planning for mastery, making it accessible yet challenging. However, it is primarily a visual novel, with gameplay taking a backseat to the narrative, resulting in a reading-heavy experience interspersed with combat.
- “When I first started, I thought it would be exactly the same as the first game, but they actually improved it with new battle mechanics and character tutorials so that you learn how to properly use each character to their full potential.”
- “The game mechanics are carefully balanced, and simply playing through the game isn't too difficult, but mastering it requires a lot of thought and planning.”
- “Gameplay is still a basic SRPG, but characters feel like their roles are better defined, and the game requires you to make better use of each character in their specialties if you want to win (grinding levels is an alternative).”
- “Gameplay could be better.”
- “This is a game you play for the story first and gameplay second.”
- “This is 1st and foremost a visual novel; you will be doing a lot of reading and every now and then play some fighting parts with SRPG gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The graphics are praised for their wonderful 2D artwork and visually stunning art style, which enhances the game's immersive setting and character development. However, some users feel that certain scenes lack purpose and that the graphics could have benefited from more attention. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms.
- “The 2D artwork is wonderful, the characters begin to feel like family, the setting tantalizes the imagination, and the plot is a fascinating epic.”
- “Visually stunning art style, great tactical RPG, a great cast of characters.”
- “Great graphics.”
- “The graphics could have used more attention.”
- “There are far too many scenes that drag on without purpose.”
- “The visuals lack detail and feel outdated.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that while the game features traditional SRPG mechanics, effective character utilization is crucial for success, making grinding levels a viable alternative. However, the narrative can be convoluted for newcomers, with lengthy, unskippable cutscenes that detract from the overall experience.
- “Grinding levels is an alternative, but it feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
- “The game requires you to grind extensively to keep up with the difficulty, which can become monotonous and frustrating.”
- “Long sections of text and tedious unskippable cutscenes make the grinding feel even more drawn out and tiresome.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the beautiful soundtrack and the return of favorite tracks from the mod. Additionally, the music complements the improved character development and enhanced combat system, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “I like the music, though my favorite tracks carry over from the mod.”
- “Great conclusion to the story, character development sees vast improvements, the SRPG combat system has been improved and appears more frequently, and the beautiful soundtrack returns.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game has seen significant improvements, culminating in a satisfying conclusion to the story. Players appreciate the enhanced depth of characters, which is complemented by an improved SRPG combat system and a returning beautiful soundtrack.
- “Character development sees vast improvements.”
- “Great conclusion to the story.”
- “The SRPG combat system has been improved and appears more frequently.”