One of Two Epic Stories Coming This Year, Mask of Deception Introduces Players to the Novel World of Utawarerumono

From one of our favorite JRPG creators, Atlus, comes a new story-driven tale of friends and conflict. Based on the visual novel by Aquaplus, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a new exclusive to PlayStation 4 and Vita. Delve into a world of powerful magic and fantastical beasts in elaborately composed narrative. With intriguing characters and wondrous lands to explore, players are liable to lose themselves in hours of storytelling.

Follow the story of Haku, a forgetful wanderer who solemnly strides into strange and snowy wilderness. His story quickly picks up alongside his rescuer Kuon, a woman with animal ears(some might call a furry). From there, a world of more animal people, dynamic locations, and battle awaits. Another adventure with companions, character building, interesting lore, and thoughtful gameplay, here’s a list of what to expect:

An Unforgettable Story – 40 plus hours of immersion take the player from humble beginnings to world-shaping actions. Great fantasy lore and history make up Mask of Deception the setup to a sequel, Mask of Truth, coming later this year.

– 40 plus hours of immersion take the player from humble beginnings to world-shaping actions. Great fantasy lore and history make up Mask of Deception the setup to a sequel, Mask of Truth, coming later this year. An Active SRPG Battle System – Intense SRPG combat alongside companions as you disover various hostiles throughout the world. The battle system is a thrilling mix of turn-based tactics and Attack Chain mechanics. Players can remain active during combat by successfully completing timing-based charging rings to execute critical attacks or vital dodges/blocks.

– Intense SRPG combat alongside companions as you disover various hostiles throughout the world. The battle system is a thrilling mix of turn-based tactics and Attack Chain mechanics. Players can remain active during combat by successfully completing timing-based charging rings to execute critical attacks or vital dodges/blocks. Fully Fleshed Out Combat – Unique combat features such as the rewind function, elemental affinities/weaknesses, unique character skills, and more add a layer of depth to fights. It’ll take true tactical acumen to emerge victorious in battle!

– Unique combat features such as the rewind function, elemental affinities/weaknesses, unique character skills, and more add a layer of depth to fights. It’ll take true tactical acumen to emerge victorious in battle! Breathtaking Art – A traditional blend of cut scenes and visual story fulfill the ques we’ve come to expect from a Japanese visual novel and anime aficionados! Fall in love with all-new characters and their careful renderings.

– A traditional blend of cut scenes and visual story fulfill the ques we’ve come to expect from a Japanese visual novel and anime aficionados! Fall in love with all-new characters and their careful renderings. Beautiful Songs and a Thrilling Score – The rousing music, recorded and remastered at the legendary Abbey Road Studios and EastWest Studios, is a perfect soundtrack to accompany a great adventure.

Atlus released a teaser trailer along with their announcement of Utawarerumono. Here’s a glimpse of the story you’ll experience below:

So far we know Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is releasing in Europe and North America during the Spring of this year. Its sequel, Mask of Truth, will arrive later in 2017. Expect physical and digital releases,,with PS4 versions of both games at $49.99, and $39.99 for Vita.

While we wait for exact release dates, feel free let us know your thoughts on this latest story by Atlus and Aquaplus. And remember to keep up with all the latest on COGconnected. Happy gaming.





SOURCE: Press Release