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Review: Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten is a Japanese RPG by the creators of Utawarerumono, a multimedia project that began as a series of visual novels. Its tale technically occurs between Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen and Utawarerumono: Mask of Deception. I say technically because Monochrome Mobius is more tied to the latter. I suspect many of the big questions someone may have when looking at Monochrome Mobius are in the vein of “Do I need to play Utawarerumono or watch the anime first?” or “Does Monochrome Mobius function as a standalone game?” The answers lean more towards “probably” and “not really.”

Monochrome Mobius explores the rise to prominence and power of protagonist Oshtor, a key character from the Utawarerumono games. He meets a mysterious young woman named Shunya, who claims to be the daughter of his father, a father she has only recently separated from. Confusingly, Oshtor believes his father has been dead for years. These events propel Oshtor into a quest to discover the truth of his father and Shunya. Along the way, he becomes a faithful servant of the god-ruler of their land, the Mikado, as did his father before him — the Mikado also features heavily in Utawarerumono. Even your third and fourth party members, Munechika and Mikazuchi, are big names from the Utawarerumono games.

So Monochrome Mobius closely ties with the other games in the series on numerous levels. Locations, characters, and concepts are not always explained enough for series newbies, and almost all of them are introduced more thoroughly in the Utawarerumono games. It is hard not to see Monochrome Mobius as a companion piece made for fans.

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Pros
Exciting and tactical turn-based combat, well-realized characters, lots of references for fans.

Cons
Messy pacing, juvenile humour, a slippery camera, unimpressive graphics, too much focus on fans and not enough on new players.

Bottom Line
Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten lays a solid foundation, but its many flaws make it a game that is likely to only be welcomed by die-hard Utawarerumono fans.

Score: 69/100

Noisy Pixel checked out Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten:

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten Review – A Fabled World

While the Utawarerumono franchise’s sheer name may make it difficult for some people to get into, the series is known for its strong emotional narratives. The original game, Mask of Deception and Mask of Truth, boast well-paced stories with memorable casts, excellent twists veiled by a fantasy setting, and stellar soundtracks.

Following the ending of Mask of Truth, I was unsure where the series could go, save for a gacha. So, the announcement of Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten as a prequel was largely unexpected. Plus, its gameplay approach and presentation were set to be an evident change of pace from what came before. With no real expectations in mind, I set off to experience this prequel and came out the other end feeling an array of mixed positivity.

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Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten tells a captivating story Utawarerumono fans will appreciate, coupled with a terrific soundtrack and a well-written cast. However, narrative progress is not strongly paced, and combat tends not to be particularly engaging or compelling despite boasting intriguing concepts. Further, spots of poor presentation and technical faults can ruin the experience at points.

If you’re a prospective newcomer, I recommend playing the other titles before this one since its cast and depiction of the world are substantially better appreciated with context. Though, you won’t be lost if you choose this as your opening avenue.

Score: 7/10

The Strategy RPG Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten will be released today:

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten

A new JRPG from AQUAPLUS, announced in commemoration of 20 years of their hit Utawarerumono franchise. Produced by legendary composer Naoya Shimokawa and penned by Utawarerumono writer Munemitsu Suga, with support from the studio's superb art direction spearheaded by character designer Mi, Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten focuses on the heart of every great RPG: the story.

Story
In the small province of Ennakamuy, on the frontiers of the great empire of Yamato, there lived a young man with his mother and sister. One day, at the local lord's behest, the young man was investigating a small irregularity when he encountered a girl he’d never met.
The words the girl spoke were what shocked him: She told the man that his father was still alive.
Seeing a trace of his father in her and resolving to learn the truth, the young man and the girl set out together towards the land of Arva Shulan—a country that doesn’t appear on the map.

Faced with trials and perils, the boy chases his father.
He meets new friends and comrades who join him on his mission.
There will be struggles and victories and failures and partings.
The fickle vagaries of fate will place an epoch in the young man’s hands—

And one day, this man will be sung of in legends.

The strategy RPG Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten will be released on November 17:

Monochrome Mobius: Rights & Wrongs Forgotten - PV1 (EN)

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten - a strategy RPG in the Utawarerumono universe - got a gameplay trailer. The game will be released on September 7:

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten - Gameplay Trailer

The strategy RPG Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten will be released on September 7 - devs are the Utawarerumono veterans:

Monochrome Mobius: Rights and Wrongs Forgotten Official English Trailer

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