80
A very unique JRPG experience, with a classical but solid combat system and some truly original features.
80
Very complex and surprising game - Japanese RPGs on PlayStation Vita are in good shape.
70
The only aspect that really failed to shine was the labyrinth gameplay. The fast-paced combat and progression systems are fun to toy with but eventually grow stale as you’re forced to run laps around the same areas over and over.
6
Style over substance. The game looks and sounds great. It's got a killer soundtrack. The game mechanics just don't work for me. I don't like the characters dying within 2 years mechanic and rougelike mechanics relating to their stats and coupling with the gods. It's very grindy. The plot isn't all that great either.
9
Oreshika presents a unique storyline, with graphics similar to Okami, and that works to it's benefit. You play as a cursed clan that needs to earn the favour of various gods in order to break the curse, and be able to continue. It's a surprisingly deep game that offers a deep gameplay and progression system. There is some backtracking, and difficulty spikes, but that's to be expected with an RPG. For a $30ish dollar RPG, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
10
不论从音乐到游戏本身，相对一代来说全都是进化，没想到这游戏还会继续推出续作，如果喜欢一代或有所耳闻的话，一定不要错过。
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines
PlayStation Vita
Released On:
Mar 3, 2015
Metascore
Generally Favorable
78
User score
Generally Favorable
8.0
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Mar 3, 2015
90
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a masterful retooling of JRPGs before it, and only a handful of problems hold back an otherwise excellent tale of family, honor, and reclaiming what was lost.
Mar 27, 2015
80
Very complex and surprising game - Japanese RPGs on PlayStation Vita are in good shape.
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8.0
79% Positive
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Mar 12, 2015
10
Incredibly addictive, if slightly grindy. I think I'm probably more tolerant than some may be of the grinding, as I played the bulk of the JRPG's during the 90's and early 00's during which the were more prevalent. The basic idea is that your clan has been cursed to a short life span, and can no longer have children with other mortals. To get revenge on those that cursed you, and break the curse, you need to take your clan to war with the daemons that inhabit various dungeons in order to gain enough favour with the gods, so that you can breed with them. This is the part that gets addictive. Your clan members have 12 stats, these are dictated by the parents. To enhance your blood line you have to selectively breed between the two, hoping for the best, especially when recessive genes can throw a spanner in the works. Im about 50 hours in and still playing, it is well worth the low price that its being sold for.
Mar 17, 2015
80
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is an original turn-based J-RPG with a very special graphics inspired in the traditional Japanese art. A dungeon crawler that tries to be different from any other.. and succeeds.
Mar 10, 2015
80
This game offers a deep RPG/dungeon crawler experience that adapts to the player. It isn't perfect, but it is a nice surprise for the PSVita.
Mar 19, 2015
77
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a beautiful JRPG with a few interesting twists to the genre. The fighting system works great and building up your own clan while having the pressure of time makes it more interesting. Although that time pressure does come with some old-fashioned frustration.
Mar 12, 2015
75
It might appear as a classic J-style dungeon crawler, but there's much more than that. Some gameplay mechanics are really original, and that, combined with the competitive price and the replayability, make for an experience worth considering.
Mar 3, 2015
45
There is never a sense of accomplishment associated with any part of your journey. The entirety of your time spent in this game will be like watching paint dry on a fence.
Aug 23, 2024
9
Oreshika presents a unique storyline, with graphics similar to Okami, and that works to it's benefit. You play as a cursed clan that needs to earn the favour of various gods in order to break the curse, and be able to continue. It's a surprisingly deep game that offers a deep gameplay and progression system. There is some backtracking, and difficulty spikes, but that's to be expected with an RPG. For a $30ish dollar RPG, you get a lot of bang for your buck.
Oct 17, 2015
9
A unique japanese dungeon crawler built around tight and well-balanced mechanics with beautiful "watercolor" graphics. It's hard to explain all the gameplay mechanics in a bried review, but if you are the kind of player who relies more on deep mechanics than on story - don't miss this decent game!
May 21, 2015
8
Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines offer an interesting story line about ancient Japanese culture with beautiful graphics, and wonderful turn-based gameplay. Performing union rites is an amazing concept to gain clan members. Although the gameplay can get repetitive, overall I consider this game addictive, and a must-buy especially if you are a fan of the genre.
Apr 20, 2015
8
I dont usually play JRGS, but at PSV i can do it, and this game is very cool, pretty nice story as always have some interest moments, gameplay is ok too, so 8/10
Jan 18, 2026
6
Style over substance. The game looks and sounds great. It's got a killer soundtrack. The game mechanics just don't work for me. I don't like the characters dying within 2 years mechanic and rougelike mechanics relating to their stats and coupling with the gods. It's very grindy. The plot isn't all that great either.
SummaryOreshika is a tale of revenge that takes place in ancient Japan. Your clan was sentenced to death for crimes they did not commit, and then had two curses placed on them. You have just been resurrected by a god and are now searching for those who cursed and conspired against your clan so that you may redeem the honor of your family name. ... Read More
Rated Tfor Teen
Platforms:
- PlayStation Vita
Initial Release Date:Mar 3, 2015
Developer:
Publisher:SCEA
