James Galizio
RPG SiteUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception/Mask of Truth (Steam) Review | RPG Site
Published 1/22/2020
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-7 vs critic avg
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PS3 / PS4 / PC / Vita / Switch - 9/24/2015
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception is a grand tale that will enchant the hearts and minds of players as it takes them on an incredible journey. With a beautiful visual novel story experience, intriguing characters, fast-paced SRPG combat, world-class soundtrack and more. The game begins atop a snowy mountain where the protagonist awakens in an unfamiliar wilderness, surrounded by deadly creatures, with nothing but a hospital gown and a splitting headache. However, he's rescued by a beautiful girl named Kuon, who sports both adorable animal ears and a beastlike tail. Finding that the hapless man has no memory of anything, Kuon decides to take the amnesiac into her care, naming him Haku.
- Developer
- Aquaplus
- Publisher
- Atlus USA, Deep Silver, Aquaplus
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67
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 67 across 14 scored reviews, with a 55-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Nathan Lee
RPGFanRPGFan Review - Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Published 8/8/2017
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72
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrendan Frye
CGMagazineUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception (PS4) Review – Too Sexy for its Own Good
Published 7/17/2017
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60
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PS4Blog.net[PS Vita] Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception Review
Published 7/10/2017
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85
+18 vs critic avg
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Read originalPatrick Rost
GamingTrendAgony and misery, in a billion words or less: Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception review
Published 5/25/2017
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35
-32 vs critic avg
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Read originalAaron Potter
GameSpewUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception review
Published 5/24/2017
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJudi Azmand
COGconnectedUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception Review – Enjoyable Ride But Lacks Depth
Published 5/23/2017
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67
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Read originalJordan Boyd
DualShockersUtawarerumono: Mask of Deception Review — A Solid Visual Novel Hybrid
Published 5/23/2017
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70
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception (Sony PlayStation 4)
Published 5/23/2017
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90
+23 vs critic avg
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Read originalJosh Tolentino
DestructoidReview: Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception
Published 5/22/2017
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-2 vs critic avg
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