![]() ![]() This is soon followed by a recap of what’s happened to bring our characters to this point in the narrative, and again, this is delivered at a rapid pace and in such a fragmentary nature that it’s difficult to follow with any real sense of clarity. It’s difficult to keep track of who’s who and who’s worth paying attention to, and I must say that after an hour or so of this, my head was in a spin and I had to put the game down for a while for fear of mental exhaustion. For rookies like me, this introduction to the world comes thick and fast, with a whole host of characters and situations being thrown at you in quick succession, and being taken away again just as rapidly. The beginning of Mask of Truth sees Kuon, one of our main protagonists, waking up following the events at the end of Mask of Deception with memory loss, and surrounded by a large group of friends and allies concerned for her safety and the safety of the world following her discovery and use of previously latent powers. ![]() ![]() I have to admit that I started this game at a major disadvantage, seeing as I hadn’t experienced anything from the series previously, but Mask of Truth delivers a refresher at the beginning of the game that aims to bring newer players up to speed with what’s happened so far. Mask of Truth is the final entry in the series, following on from Mask of Deception, which released earlier this year, and promises to deliver a fitting end to this 14-year long narrative. ![]() The Utawarerumono series originally debuted on the PC back in 2002, and has since encompassed a range of media, including manga, anime and videogames. This is an experience in which you get to know the characters on an almost personal basis, and once finished, will feel like you’ve suddenly developed a hole in your life. This isn’t a game that you pick up and play in short bursts, or one that you’ll complete in the course of a weekend. It’s a massive undertaking, a fact that fans of the series are well aware of, and the most recent release, Mask of Truth, proudly advertises its 80+ hour running time. Starting up a new Utawarerumono title is akin to opening the cover on a new book for the first time, or hitting play on the pilot episode of a years-long television show. ![]()
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