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.
Awesome! I’ve been waiting to get my hands on this game for a long time!
gripe less and be thankful that a niche game is coming to NA as it’s not always the case (Valkyria Chronicles 3, Suikoden 6….etc)
Same problem as Freedom Wars. Don’t give me nonsense that the Japanese language automatically sounds better than any other; if I wanted to play my games in a different language, I’d learn that language.
Soul Sacrifice had a fantastic dub, along with many other games. Please, at the very least admit that you’re just not willing to invest enough money to fully localize a game for fans, instead of claiming that you’re doing them a service by limiting choice.
LOL @ the user ranting about the lack of an English dub.
Because yes, it makes a lot of sense for the characters of a Japanese game that is inspired heavily by Japanese folklore to be speaking English. Don’t be so culturally ignorant. Learn to respect and embrace different cultures, customs and languages instead of having everything Westernized for you.
Man… no physical, makes me want to import the asia version. Gotta build that Vita collection on the shelf, dood!
@104
How does wanting the game in my language show less respect for jpn. I respect their artsyle,culture and games,but I’m sorry I don’t like jpnvoice overs. Also your logic makes no sense. How come in anime everyone in the world speaks fluent japanese.
@103
Please they won’t admit they are cheap and lazy. If it was a smaller company I would get it,but its not its sony.
$20 for A Decent Vita Title, and chances are I’m in.
Of course I am a big digital supporter, since I do not spam rent/trophy hunt.
Make more titles like this, for this price, and like Metal Gear HD and Persona 4 ,and I will literally be
ONE HAPPY CAMPER.
Of course with no English Dub’s, and will be waiting for a sale of some kind
@104 Thank you! :)
For all of you that think No English is a good idea, please import, and let the rest of us actually enjoy some good voice acting.
Mimana Iyar for instance (which is currently on sale).
I can read sub’s as much as the next guy, but don’t think I like it better.
Well Said Souledge94… fight the good fight bro.
@102 How comes that NISA could bring a game like Criminal Girls as a physical release and sony can’t even do that with their own games???
I’ve been looking forward to this game since it was announced. Been wanting to preorder for so long… Too bad it’s digital only, it’ll suck when the day comes that the Vita is not supported anymore and there’s no way to access the game. Granted, that may be in about 3-5 years (I’m optimistic regarding the Vita’s lifespan), but the fact remains. Still gonna get this, but I may have to see about importing that Asia release with English subtitles at some point.
More physical releases please! It makes playing games easier when I don’t have delete any off my memory card to make room for new ones!
A digital only release for a game that’s just under 3gb is not a smart decision. Especially since this is probably one of few remaining first party games releasing on the vita this year. No buy, unless a physical release is considered.
Not happy about the amount of work, or lack of, you show putting this on Vita, but regardless I am happy it’s coming this way, even if digital. I’d buy it in a heartbeat if physical, but… I’ll wait for a sale I guess, even at that price. Same reason I still haven’t bought SSD.
@108
Pretty sad you agree with someone who calls another person ignorant just cause they dont like sub voices.
@113
Only sad person here is you. There is nothing wrong with having a preference or giving your opinion but come on. Give it a rest already. You’ve been whining for 3 pages already. You’re like a spoil brat throwing a tantrum just because you aren’t getting your way 100%.
You either buy the game or you don’t. They won’t hire a group of voice actors and provide an English dub when the game is releasing in 2 weeks anyways. Leave your feedback and get out.
@114
This is a free board so if I want to respond to something I can so just get over that. Its sad that someone needs to call someone an idiot to try to make their point more valid when all it does is diminish it. The most negative thing iv said is sony is cheap and lazy and with this practice they are doing with their jpn vita games it kinda proves it.
@115 You aren’t really doing yourself any favors to debunk that notion that you’re an idiot with your constant whining. Just sayin’. Lol
@116
So your saying responding to people makes me an idiot……ok if that makes you feel better. Also putting LOL doesint make your point somehow valid.
I will always like retail versions of games. I still have all my PS1,PS2,PS3,PSP,PS Vita, and now PS4 games. I save my money for retail games and let PS+ deliver the digital games. It seems to be what the igc has become so it’s all about being smart with your money. The only way I will buy a digital game is if it’s dirt cheap.
You guys are making it really hard to justify getting games I want to try. If there was a memory card price drop I would buy this and maybe 4 or 5 other games i’ve been meaning to get. But no, i’m capped out on my 16gb and I won’t settle for 32gb. The combination of digital only heavy filesize games and ripoff memory price are actively deterring me.
Poor little saps, can’t admit that digital is better (On PS Vita that is). You don’t even get a physical manual inside the case. So what’s the point? I’m not buying a game with just a cartridge inside it. No physical manual, no buy. It’s worthless and is a waste of shelf space without it.
@Souledge94 You’re the only person that’s not buying this game because of a different reason. I can see why you prefer dubs over subs, but I still don’t quite understand the logic of it. You’ll saying that Japanese people should speak English? That makes no sense at all. TheWintendoHii is right. And about the anime question, that’s easy. Because anime is made in Japan.
Yeah….this went from a day one purchase to a wait untill it goes on sale on PSN. I would buy the retaill version in a heartbeat for $30 or $40.
@117 No, you are definitely free to respond but the context of of those responses are idiotic. Which you once again have proven with your response to me. Lol
@120 Well you need to understand that just how you don’t want to waste shelf space, some people don’t want to waste memory card space.
Is this PSTV compatible?
Again, Sony, please start noting this in these blog posts when written.
It is PSTV compatible. Sorry this wasn’t noted…