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Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception

Visual novel and tactical RPG about waking in a new world

AQUAPLUS · Published by DMM GAMES, Shiravune · Released Jan 23, 2020

AdventureRPGSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
93% of 1,385
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
14
right now
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

What is Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception?

This single-player visual novel and tactical RPG begins with a protagonist waking in the snow of an unfamiliar world. You read story scenes and fight turn-based tactical battles. It is a sequel to Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy stories that spend time developing their characters
  • +you like reading interspersed with turn-based tactical battles
  • +you appreciate slice-of-life humor alongside serious story turns

Not for you if...

  • you want frequent battles rather than extended story scenes
  • you prefer a fast start without slice-of-life detours

What players say

93% of 1,385 reviews are positive

Players praise the character writing, worldbuilding, soundtrack, and later story developments. Their most common complaint is the slow opening, with long stretches of slice-of-life scenes and little combat.

Screenshots and trailer

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception

Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Celeron G1820
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 4000
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 64bit
Processor
Intel Core i3-3220
Graphics
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 Ti
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
5 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
44
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Full audio: Japanese. Text only: English, Traditional Chinese.

Tags

4 DLC available.

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