Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception

A layered blend of strategy, RPG, visual novel, and adventure, Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception from Aquaplus constructs a deliberate pace and tactical payoff. The January 23, 2020 PC release by Shiravune and DMM GAMES frames grid‑based, turn‑based skirmishes with an expansive VN storyline, letting players build party synergies, design turn orders with initiative skills, and craft combos through positional play. Narrative arcs focus on identity, politics, and found family, inviting theory crafting as much as min‑max planning. On Windows PC, clean UI, autosave, and keyboard shortcuts support long sessions and bite‑size reading alike. For readers of strategy reviews and visual novel reviews, its hybrid design sits comfortably among best strategy games and best visual novel games discussions, especially for those seeking visual novel games like Steins;Gate with SRPG texture and constructed tactics.