Utawareumono Mask of Deception Themes Coming to PS4 on August 2nd

If you’re a fan of the visual novel known as Utawareumono (try to say that three times fast), you’ll be happy to know that soon players can don their PS4 in swanky new themes ahead of the Mask of Truth launch on September 5th.

From the Press Release:

Great nations will collide in perilous battle and the bonds of friendship will be tested when Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth comes on Sept. 5. However, before you join the fray, why not spice up your PS4 and PS Vita backgrounds with some familiar faces from the previous game? That’s right, we will have four fierce Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception PS4 and PS Vita themes (two per platform) available for $2.99 each. Download them on Aug. 2 to have the amnesiac hero Haku, free spirited Kuon, enchanting Yamato priestesses Uruuru and Saraana, child prodigy Nekone, and the rest of the crew greet you whenever you embark on your next PlayStation adventure! Check out some screenshots of the gorgeous themes below!

Great nations will collide in perilous battle and the bonds of friendship will be tested when Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth comes on Sept. 5. However, before you join the fray, why not spice up your PS4 and PS Vita backgrounds with some familiar faces from the previous game? That's right, we will have four fierce Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception PS4 and PS Vita themes (two per platform) available for $2.99 each. Download them on Aug. 2 to have the amnesiac hero Haku, free spirited Kuon, enchanting Yamato priestesses Uruuru and Saraana, child prodigy Nekone, and the rest of the crew greet you whenever you embark on your next PlayStation adventure! Check out some screenshots of the gorgeous themes below!

More about Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception:
  • An Unforgettable Story – Mask of Deception offers a story-rich visual novel experience (40-50+ hours long) that lets players shape the future of a fully realized world filled with fantastical lore and history! Mask of Deception sets up the story for a thrilling conclusion in Mask of Truth.
  • An Active SRPG Battle System – Players will need to defend Haku and his friends by engaging in intense SRPG combat with the various hostiles that populate 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!
  • Breathtaking Art – With a stunning art style and beautifully rendered cutscenes, the game is a feast for the eyes for Japanese visual novel and anime aficionados!
  • 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.  
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is now available in the Americas on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita in both physical and digital formats; the European PS4 version is a physical release, but the PS Vita version is digital-only. The game’s direct sequel, Mask of Truth will release on Sept. 5 with English text and the original Japanese audio. For both games, the PS4 version is priced at $49.99, and the PS Vita version at $39.99 (with commensurate European prices).
Plus, the game has two new DLC characters that can help during battles. The sword wielding Tamaki and spear thrusting Sasara is now available for purchase. Details below:
  • Sasara Samurai Costume – $2.99
  • Sasara Swimsuit Costume – $2.99
  • Tamaki Samurai Costume – $2.99
  • Tamaki Swimsuit Costume – $2.99
  • Costume Set – $8.99

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