Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

PlayStation®4, PlayStation®Vita Ι Genre: Visual Strategy Game

Created by Leaf in 2002 the multimedia project known as Utawarerumono, is one of the most acclaimed IPs both in Japan and abroad, but maybe you don’t know that all began with an eroge visual novel for PC.
Due to the huge number of copies sold; the Utawarerumono series received several adaptations with manga, anime, drama CDs, web-radio shows, and obviously several gaming incarnations. All of them expanded this universe to new heights; turning it into one of the most popular bishōjo series across Japan.

And, as you can easily guess, its superstars traveled beyond the borders of Yamato reaching a lot of attention also from the gamers who live in western countries.
So, if you never had the chance to play the very first episode of this fascinating saga; you will be happy to know that from now you can (re)-live it on PS4 & PSV.  Don’t waste time; press start to enter the Yamayura Village with Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen!

Set in a magical world strongly inspired by traditional Japanese fairy tales; Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen sees you suffering from an almost fatal wound who took your memories away; when a mysterious masked man finds you bringing to the peaceful village of Eruru. All the villagers are doing their utmost to help him not only giving him a place to stay, but also a new name Hakuoro.
To return their kindness, Hakuoro helped them by farming and harvesting crops and doing many other big and small favors. However, this tiny village is under the ironclad rule of a greedy daimyo who wanted to take all of the crops you have worked so hard to harvest as taxes. So, as a modern Robin Hood; he inspired the villagers to rise against the lord…

Stand and Fight!

Even if it seems a very traditional visual novel at a first, superficial glance; Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen for PS4 & PSV is very much more. Obviously, it is a visual novel at heart, but soon after you have pressed start; you will assume that behind all the fair amount of text to enjoy, there is also a deep turn-based strategy RPG battle system, a stellar cast of characters, and an impressive soundtrack that makes this title such a unique, and popular, hybrid game.

Exploit all the hidden potential of the grid, placing all the heroes in the best positions, like a challenging chess match. Move them through the map, but keep well in mind that every character has his own motivations; this means that in every mission you will encounter different goals that depend on their objectives. So, think well to the next moves, and when you’re ready attack the enemies with all the strength you have!

Thanks to its emotionally deep story; this return to basics is a very special episode that will reveal more and more about the charming world of Utawarerumono. It is definitely a treat especially for those fans who have been craving after they have played the other episodes like Mask of Truth, Mask Of Deception, or Zan.
Enjoy all the 70+ hours of battles & bonds digitally or physically; Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen for PS4 & PSV is a truly epic visual novel that surprises everyone both for its gameplay and storytelling!
Learn the Art of War in a such fine way…

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