It’s been a long time since we’ve brought you any news on Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines, but I’m excited to announce that this unique JRPG will be available as a digital download on PS Vita via PlayStation Store for $19.99 starting on March 3rd!
So what does Oreshika bring to fans of the genre? Well, first of all there’s the striking graphic style. Set in ancient Japan, the game art delivers a rich world inspired by traditional brush paintings of the Heian era. You’ll be exploring a beautiful, watercolor world filled with weird and wonderful creatures based on Japanese mythology. Oh, and we’ve kept the fantastic Japanese voiceover which fits in with the atmosphere perfectly.
The gameplay is quite unique, too. In Oreshika, you’ll take control of a clan whose bloodlines have been struck with two terrible curses — a Curse of Ephemerality, and a Curse of Broken Lineage.
The Curse of Ephemerality means that your clan members age rapidly with a maximum lifespan of around 2 years. As you explore labyrinths, defeat demons, and find treasures, the clock of in-game time is always ticking so it’s important to plan your moves strategically. In Oreshika, no matter how skilled you are in battle or how strong your equipment is, your characters will face death and so it’s your job to make sure your clan’s family tree grows new members to step up to the ranks.
But therein lies the catch as the Curse of Broken Lineage means that your clan members can no longer procreate… Luckily you can turn to the gods for help. By performing the Rite of Divine Union with a god, a new clan member will be created. It’s important to choose carefully which gods you perform the Rite with as the genetic makeup will be a combination of the ‘parent’ clan member and the chosen god which affects stats as well as appearance. And with well over 100 gods to meet in game, there are a lot of deities to discover!
And while we’re on the topic of gods, I should mention that for a period of two weeks from launch, you’ll receive the gods Kiri no Mashū and Tonkararin as a special bonus when you purchase the game! So make sure you don’t miss out on this chance to bag these two rare gods that can’t otherwise be unlocked through gameplay.
No physical = no buy.
Disappointing.
– No Dub
– No Physical
– Stealth release
– Wasting even more space on my already full 64GB
– Sony doesn’t seem interested on making people know they have some Vita support. Hyperdimension Neptunia gets way more advertising and support than Sony games lol.
+ $19.99 is a good price and that’s what all digital releases should be
+ Game looks interesting
If I get this you’re lucky sony, means I had extra cash lol
Why is this digital only when Idea factory of all companies has their vita games physical. If a company as small as Idea Factory can then it just makes sony look pathetic/uncaring.
Come on guys, do a physical release too, how could you give PS Vita Pets one, yet this incredible looking game doesn’t, it’s mind-numbing..
I was really excited for this… a little unexpected coming out so soon. I think I’ll get it, but I may have to wait with so much already coming out.
I don’t mind digital only and $20 is an amazing price for this game
thanks Sony
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Dont forget a small company like IF actually dubs their games. Sony just keeps showing me they dont really care for the vita. Shame to since I was really looking forward to this title and since it was taking so long I thought idk maybe sony was taking actual care with translation,but nope.
March is officially the month of the JRPG… we have four good sized JRPGs confirmed for Western release…
I mean, Sony, I appreciate the gesture, and it’s a great birthday present for me… but how am I EVER going to find time to play all of these?
Truly disappointing. I would have bought it if it were physical, at this point it will wait until its $5 or PS+. It pains me how badly SCEA treats the Vita. Though I doubt anyone from SCEA will even read the comments, that might show they care.
Finally! I was wondering when it was going to be released and it’s half the price too! Please keep those games coming.
I wanted to buy this game day one
But Digital release only? no way, only at extremely reduced price.
Im getting tired of the digital onlu trend on the Vita, if Japan and somtimes even europpe gets a retail release then we should to!
Well, this sucks. I can’t believe that the game is Digital-only, one of my most anticipated titles this year and they screw us over with a digital-only release. Honestly, I hope you guys reconsider and put the game on a cartridge. Hey, if it worked with Freedom Wars in Europe maybe we can start a riot and have them bring the game over here physically!
The last big first party game and you can’t even give it a proper retail release. Shame on you, Sony. Disgusting what you have done to the Vita and most of all to your customers.
I’m surprised there are a few straw man arguments between trolling regarding this game… :/
Sony please do not let these idiots who are the minority that love to whine and complain deter you from releasing games like these in the West. These people would be ungrateful for anything you do anyways.
I do love collecting physical games- I have my whole life. I’d definitely prefer to purchase this physically as well but a digital purchase would not sway me from missing out on this great game- or any game for that matter.
To all you people who leave extremely embarrassing comments, grow up. I’ve been a collector of videogames for over 20 years and this is life. There are always going to be obstacles that you do not like, well guess what the world doesn’t revolve around you. Sony made its decision and we are getting the game regardless AT A GREAT PRICE. Just reread your pitiful comments and slap yourself with shame.
I may feel sad that this game will be digital and that it’s a silent release in the month of busy games like Bloodborne for example, but this is good that it’s priced $20 and that it’s still planning to release it.
We can try get our voices loud enough for a physical release.
Great I was really looking forward to this and 19.99 is a steal. Now Sony please localize God eater 2, lost dimension, final fantasy agito, danganronpa another episode, edition, lost song, saga and senran estival. For those complaining for 64 card go to playasia .com and buy for 83.99 pricey but worth it I have all my digital on my vita now. Also some games like soul sacrifice delta you can get with English on site. Saying your not going to buy the digital games aren’t helping our vita situation of a lack of games.
As before I said Sony should drop vita to 150, get one big physical release a month.make a gravity rush 2 and killzone 2 and hyper light drifter for physical release . And a coming soon and pre-order section on vita store.
Bundle vita with ps4 for 500
Is it dubbed or subbed? Either way, I’m really happy we’re getting this.
The game has text in English and French with the original Japanese voiceover.