Sure, it’s widely known that the franchise’s lore was inspired by Ainu, the indigenous culture native to northern Japan. Although several reveals are compromised, you’re still likely to feel the emotional impact.įor those approaching Utawarerumono for the first time, prepare to be entranced by the lore. Fortunately, it’s not a total deal-breaker. Western players who journeyed through Mask of Deception and Mask of Truth will know certain things that will spoil Fallen’s narrative. Yes, it’s an exceedingly ambitious storyline that largely makes good on its visions, save for a slightly insipid midsection.īut despite this issue, Prelude to the Fallen should be considered the franchise’s ideal entry point. Gradually, conflict intensifies, and just when you think that a reflection of war is Leaf’s ultimate goal, fantasy and even science fiction constituents are woven in. Although Utawarerumono could have easily confined its storyline to depicting the joys of life in Yamayura, the game’s aspirations are much grander.
But an abundant harvest draws the attention of a neighboring lord, and troops are sent in to seize the provisions. When the locals experience agricultural troubles, Hakuowlo is able to come to their aid, earning gratitude from the villagefolk.
What begins as a quaint retreat into rural slice-of-life soon reveals some thematic changes. Where Dumas, Kemonomimi, and Sci-Fi Converge Stricken with amnesia, the man doesn’t know his name, and is christened, “Hakuowlo” by the matriarch. In the ensuing weeks, Eruruu and her grandmother demonstrate pastoral virtue, nursing the masked stranger back to health. Eruruu returns from the forest with a young man who is on the brink of death. The game opens in the rustic village of Yamayura, where everyone seems to have tails and animal-like ears. Lastly, there’s new exposition as well as voice acting that were added to Sting’s ports.īefore truly delving into the game’s turn-based battles, you’ll enjoy a satisfying but lengthy setup. Combat has been refined to incorporate the quality-of-life improvements of the sequels.
But aesthetically, the original 2D sprites have been replaced with the polygonal, animated style exhibited by Mask of Deception and Mask of Truth’s characters. Content wise, Utawarerumono’s blend of visual-novel style storytelling and grid-based strategy remains mostly untouched. Instead, Leaf followed the example set by Ryu ga Gotoku Studio’ Yakuza Kiwami games. Mercifully, this isn’t just a quick-and-dirty port of the 19-year old Utawarerumono. It’s a welcome addition to Steam, as the title makes an ideal entry point for the franchise’s fascinating world and likable characters.
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With the release of Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen for the PC, the inaugural series entry finally becomes available to PC owners. Until the recent PlayStation 4 release, fans were forced to seek out OLM’s 26-episode anime, Aquaplus’ two-volume manga, or possibly, an inelegant fan translation to witness the original plotline. Leaf’s original eroge debuted in 2002 and while Sting ported the game to other platforms, none of these would arrive stateside until last May. Likewise, when Shiravune (formally ShiraVN) released Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth for PC last year, these were the second and third games in the series. Likewise, localization didn’t happen for Fire Emblem until the seven titles in (with the 2003 Game Boy Advance title serving as a prequel for Japan-only The Binding Blade). For Japanese players, it was the third game in the series, revisiting themes and locations from precursors. Take 2006’s The Legend of Heroes II: Prophecy of the Moonlight Witch, the first entry in Nihon-Falcom’s franchise to make it to the West, paving the way for the Trails in the Sky and Trails of Cold Steel arcs. Price: $59.99 via digital download, $47.99 launch discount priceĪs stateside gamers, we’re occasionally tossed in the middle of a franchise. Platform: PC, previously on PlayStation 4, PS Vita
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