It looks like we won’t have to wait long to play the recently announced Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception as Atlus USA has announced plans to release the game on the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in North America on May 23rd where both versions of the game will be available at retail and digitally while the PS Vita version in Europe will only be available digitally. The company also announced that all launch copies of the game in North America will include a 50 page softcover art book as well as a collector’s slipcase.
To go along with this info the company also released a new story trailer for Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception where we are introduced to the amnesiac character who is named Haku by the first friendly face he meets.
Zeboyd Games has revealed that they now have a set release date for their upcoming RPG Cosmic Star Heroine. They are planning on releasing the title on PlayStation 4 and PC on April 11th where it will be priced at $14.99 on both platforms. It is worth noting that the PlayStation 4 version of the game will give the buyer access to the PS Vita version with cross-buy and vice-versa but the company has stated that the PS Vita version does not have a set release date yet as it “needed some extra time to polish up.”
The story of Cosmic Star Heroine follows Alyssa L’Salle, who was once one of the top secret agents at the Agency of Peace & Intelligence on the Planet Araenu. But when she uncovers a horrible conspiracy, she has to go rogue in order to save the day and you can read more about it on the game’s Steam page.
Spike Chunsoft has announced that PC gamers won’t have to wait at all when it comes to playing Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony as the PC version of the game will be released on the same date as the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita versions of the game on September 26th. This news follows the announcement that Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls would be released in June, giving PC players a quick turn around for the series.
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony is set in a new world, described as a “psycho-cool” environment with sixteen new characters finding themselves kidnapped and imprisoned in a school. Featuring brand new minigames and a faster paced trial system, players will need quick wits and logic to survive.
Spike Chunsoft has announced exactly when the previous PS Vita exclusive Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls will be released on PC. The game will be released on PC through Steam on the same date that the PlayStation 4 version is released, June 27th. For those who haven’t been following the game since it was originally released, the story follows Komaru Naegi, little sister to Makoto Naegi, has been imprisoned inside a mysterious apartment for over a year.
One day, she is rescued by Byakuya Togami of Future Foundation, but the rescue is derailed by a sudden attack of hundreds of Monokumas. Komaru soon discovers that the city has been taken over by a group of children calling themselves the Warriors of Hope.
D3 Publisher has announced that they are working on a new roguelike RPG with a bit of a twist called Omega Labyrinth Z. The twist is that the game will feature a “Z Chest” system that is described as letting the female character’s chest grow all the way to a Z-Cup in size and unleash a powerful “Hyper Omega Slash” that will decrease their cup size after use.
This PS Vita and PlayStation 4 dungeon crawler will feature a number of cute girls and other hardcore elements that have yet to be detailed but you can check out some early images below.
Nippon Ichi Software has released a new trailer for their upcoming game Exile Election and this time around the company is focusing on what sets it apart from other titles with a similar theme. You see, this game will feature a theme of “revenge” behind its death game with the twelve characters inside of the closed amusement park forced to vote on who will live and who will die.
The protagonist, named Kaname Ichijou, has the ability to see sounds as colors and can see when someone is lying to him. As such he enters the game in an effort to seek out the nine people who forced his sister to be killed in the game before. You can check out the video for Exile Election below and keep an eye out for the game when it is released in Japan on April 27th for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita.
With Puyo Puyo Tetris set to be released in a little over a month Sega has released a new trailer for the game in an effort to introduce fans to the basic gameplay of the puzzle game. The video, found below, will cover the basics as well as show off the challenge modes like Sprint, Marathon, and Endless Fever as well as a glimpse at playing with others.
Puyo Puyo Tetris is currently set to be released physically on the PlayStation 4 and physically and digitally on the Nintendo Switch on April 25th in North America and April 28th in Europe.
Koei Tecmo is continuing to introduce the various characters in Blue Reflection: Sword of the Girl Dancing in Illusion through a series of videos and this latest one happens to introduce the famous actress Mao Ninagawa. Mao has been working as an actress since childhood and is now in the point of her career where things have started to calm down for her though she continues to still work hard. While not one who leads others, she tends to be sociable and always focuses on helping others.
XSEED Games has revealed that they are planning on releasing the PC version of Senran Kagura: Estival Versus on March 17th through Steam. The game will be available at a 10% discount off of the normal price of $39.99 for one week after release. The company is also planning on releasing the Ikki Tousen DLC for all versions of the game on that same day and this means that players will be able to purchase the playable characters Sun Ce, Lu Bu, and Guan Yu.
Each character can be purchased separately for $3.99 or together in a bundle for $8.99. To go along with this information the company also released a handful of new screenshots for the PC version of the game and you can check those out below.
Explore The Fantastical World Of Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception on May 23!
Trouble Is Brewing In The New Story Trailer!
Sydney, March 9 – It’s almost time to embark on an unforgettable journey, because Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is coming to Australia on May 23! We now have a brand new story trailer! If you suddenly woke up to an unfamiliar fantasy world populated with strange people, the last thing you’d want is to get involved in a war, right? Well, that’s EXACTLY what happens to Mask of Deception’s protagonist Haku!
It’s not all adventures and questing for the mysterious amnesiac. When the bloodthirsty Uzurusha warlord Gundhurua decides to invade the mighty nation of Yamato, everyone, including Haku and his friends, will get thrust into the midst of war. Although Haku would much prefer, you know, not fighting in a war, the great Yamato general Oshtor enlists his help in defending innocent civilians from certain doom. Even though he may not be the strongest fighter, he is a gifted strategist who can use his mind against his enemies’ brawn. Will his intelligence be able to carry him through this volatile time?
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception Key Features
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, and we’ll reveal more information about the final game at a later date.
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 and Utawarerumono: Mask of Truth will both be available physically for PlayStation®4 in 2017 in Australia. Mask of Deception will release on May 23, and the game’s direct sequel, Mask of Truth will release later in the year with English text and the original Japanese audio. For both games, the PS4 version will be $69.95.
