Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen

"Prelude to the Fallen is a solid introduction to the Utawarerumono universe so if simple SRPG battles and visual novels appeal to you then this is one game that you&s;ll definitely want to play."

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is an ideal opportunity to get into the series and learn what it&s;s all about. It won&s;t be for all; those unable to deal with the slow pace of visual novels will get unstuck in …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen has some flaws, but is an excellent starting point to an epic tale."

"As a newcomer to both visual novels and the Utawarerumono series, it tells a compelling story that introduces you to a fantastic world. The story is entertaining throughout, and the battles are fun enough if a little basic."

"Utawarerumono – Prelude to the Fallen is just like any visual novel that I would recommend. It might have a slow start, but it picks up the pace once you pass a certain point. The strategy RPG part is interesting …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is one of the best fantasy visual novels on the market, with an excellent story, fun characters, great pacing, and solid art and music backing it up."

"As a visual novel, Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is pretty good. It doesn&s;t hit the heights of a masterpiece like Steins;Gate but it is engaging, interesting, and charming, all of which are more than enough to motivate you to …"

"So this one deserves a high rating. Because if it had a lot of stuff stacked against it and I still wound up really being sucked in at the end, I think more people should give this off-beat combination a …"

"If you enjoy Visual Novels and battles that require thoughts and tactics, then Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is the best choice for you. This game’s narrative will make you fall in love with it"

"If you are in the mood for a hefty visual novel full of compelling characters and don’t mind that the combat mechanics aren’t particularly deep, then you’ll definitely want to give the Utawarerumono franchise a shot."

"Between a visual novel and a strategic game, Utawarerumono: prelude to the Fallen crosses the boundaries of the oriental market to capture the hearts of western players with a well packed game."

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is an excellent combination of visual novel and strategic RPG. Despite minor missteps in the course of the story, the game is in fact a classic full of charm and fans of Japanese games in …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen gives western players the missing piece to this almost 20-year-old story. The updated visuals and balance of narrative and battles creates an experience that’s more approachable to new fans, but still true to the series. …"

"Utawarerumono is a great, charming series, and one that is more than deserving of a closer look. This remake might not stand the test of time quite as much as its sequels, but don&s;t let that stop you from getting …"

"It&s;s a situation where you may find yourself wondering if one element outweighs the other. If someone is a visual novel fan, then Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen&s;s story will definitely be reason enough to devour this feast. If someone …"

"An interesting story, and some fighting with good ideas, buried under tons of text devoid of any kind of language associated with video games. Neither interactivity, nor cinematics, nor correlation between type of narration and RPG combat. Only for those …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen returns to the beginnings of the grid strategy, with an interesting story."

"For Utawarerumono fans out there who always wondered how the series began I can’t help but recommend this game. Sure, it shows its age a little in certain parts of the visuals but the characters, artwork, soundtrack, and story are …"

"With the release of Prelude to the Fallen, the core part of the franchise is now all fully (and formally) available in English, and that&s;s a wonderful thing. I do hope that there&s;s more to come in the future, as …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is yet another port of Utawarerumono for Japanese fans, but it&s;s the first time in nearly 20 years that the first chapter of this iconic hybrid visual novel trilogy is playable in English. A unique …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen is graced by a compelling plot, but everything else is quite forgettable in this by-the-numbers visual novel."

"Overall, I&s;d say my time spent with Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen was well spent. While the lengthy text may tend to drag on a bit, especially around the middle, the combat is interspersed well, and the breaks given allow …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen has an intriguing story, great characters, and a decent SRPG battle system. The story of seeing where Hakuowlo starts and where he goes from there is really the selling point here. I did have some …"

"Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen finally brings the original game to the West with an amazing storyline hampered by simple tactical combat."