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January 23, 2020

Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth

Tactical Strategy Visual Novel

Summary

A tactics driven sequel with novel scale, Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth blends strategy RPG battles and visual novel storytelling into a long form campaign. Developed by Aquaplus and first released January 23, 2020, it operates like a precision instrument: turn order manipulation, zone control, and timed chains reward expert inputs and consistent mastery. Encounters hinge on positioning, elemental coverage, and resource cycling across skills, Zeal meters, and cooperative finishers. Outside combat, the narrative leans into political intrigue and character study, giving late game decisions palpable weight over dozens of hours. On Windows, stable performance and configurable controls support deep play sessions and advanced gameplay analysis. For readers of strategy games reviews and visual novel reviews comparing strategy games like Fire Emblem, its grid design, timing based confirms, and skill synergies create a meticulous loop that favors planning, execution, and post battle mechanics guides.

Developers

Aquaplus

Publishers

Aquaplus
Atlus USA
Deep Silver
Shiravune
DMM GAMES

Genres

Tactical
Strategy
Visual Novel
Fantasy
Turn-Based Strategy
Adventure
RPG
Simulation

Platforms

Windows
Playstation 3
Ps Vita
Playstation 4
Nintendo Switch
Pc Microsoft Windows
Pc
Playstation Vita

Release Date

January 23, 2020

Metacritic Score

75

Media

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