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Is Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Visual-novel fans seeking a story-led tactics RPG
- Tactics players who want more than 50 hours of narrative and gameplay
- Series followers interested in the concluding Utawarerumono chapter
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a short campaign may find the more than 50-hour structure too long
- Players looking for combat without substantial visual-novel storytelling may find the narrative focus intrusive
- Players who want an entry point unrelated to an ongoing series may prefer a standalone game
Our take on Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth
Rather than separating story scenes from tactical encounters, the game places a long visual-novel narrative alongside active strategy battles. Its cooperative finishing moves also add a shared attack element to a genre often centered on individual unit commands.
What is Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth?
Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth is the concluding chapter in the Utawarerumono series, following Haku as Yamato and Tuskur face a conflict that threatens both nations.
It combines visual-novel storytelling with tactics-RPG battles, presenting more than 50 hours of story and gameplay. Combat is active and tactical, with cooperative final attacks available for defeating enemies. The game also includes the series’ music, artwork, characters, and narrative focus, while answering mysteries from the past. It returns the series to PC and supports customizable keyboard and mouse controls. The story centers on Haku’s inherited mask, his friend’s reputation, and his attempt to shape a new future during an era of upheaval.
How Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth plays
- 01Tactical RPG Combat
- Battles use an active tactical format within the visual-novel-driven story.
- 02Cooperative Finishers
- Characters can combine attacks in special final moves against enemies.
- 03Long Story Campaign
- The game includes more than 50 hours of narrative and gameplay content.
- 04Control Customization
- Keyboard and mouse bindings can be adjusted.
- 05Original Soundtrack
- The campaign is accompanied by an evocative musical score.
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Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth: platforms & release
Is Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth worth it?
It is worth it if: visual-novel fans seeking a story-led tactics RPG. Skip it if: players seeking a short campaign may find the more than 50-hour structure too long.
Where can I download Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth?
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What platforms is Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth on?
Windows only.
