Press release

VR Action-Adventure Game, The Tale of Onogoro, The PlayStation VR2 version is available today!

February 22nd, 2023, Tokyo – AMATA Games, the indie game publishing brand operated by AMATA K.K., is pleased to announce that the PS VR2 version of the VR Action-Adventure Game, The Tale of Onogoro is available today.

 
The Tale of Onogoro for PS VR2 is available today!


Today, the PS VR2 version of The Tale of Onogoro was released on the PS Store. In addition to the improved graphics quality that takes advantage of the PS VR2's capabilities, the new system also takes advantage of PS VR2's unique features such as headset vibration, trigger effects, and haptic feedback, allowing for a more immersive gaming experience. For those who already own the PS VR version, a free upgrade to the PS VR2 version (save data and trophies are not shared) is supported. In addition, we have also released the Soundtrack Edition of The Tale of Onogoro on PS VR2.

 
PS Store (US/JA/Asia): https://store.playstation.com/product/UP1181-PPSA12648_00-0649102901900948
PS Store (EU): https://store.playstation.com/product/EP1177-PPSA12651_00-0412553224476507/


The Tale of Onogoro PS VR2 version Launch Trailer: https://youtu.be/NLl2JR_1_y8

 
Overview of the PS VR2 version:


Title: The Tale of Onogoro
Genre: VR Action-Adventure Game
Supported HMD: PS VR2
Supported Hardware: PS5 *PS VR2/PS VR2 Sense controllers required
Number of Players: 1
Online Play: No online play is available
Rating: IARC 12+
Price: 34.99 USD *Prices may differ across regions
Release Date: February 22nd, 2023
PS Store (US/JA/Asia): https://store.playstation.com/product/UP1181-PPSA12648_00-0649102901900948
PS Store (EU): https://store.playstation.com/product/EP1177-PPSA12651_00-0412553224476507/
Other:
- Supports free upgrade from the PS VR version (save data and trophies are not shared)


Bundle editions with The Tale of Onogoro soundtrack are also available.

In conjunction with the release of the PS VR2 version of The Tale of Onogoro, a bundle edition with both The Tale of Onogoro and its soundtrack is now available for purchase. Bundle editions are available at cheaper prices than if you buy individual products separately.


Overview of The Tale of Onogoro Soundtrack Edition

Bundle title: The Tale of Onogoro Soundtrack Edition
Bundle contents: PS VR2 version of The Tale of Onogoro game software, The Tale of Onogoro original soundtrack

Price: 44.99 USD→40.49 USD (10%OFF)
PS Store (US/JP/Asia): https://store.playstation.com/product/UP1181-PPSA12648_00-0730723610839821/
PS Store (EU): https://store.playstation.com/product/EP1177-PPSA12651_00-0905410032046997/


About The Tale of Onogoro

The Tale of Onogoro was created by producer/director Hiromichi Takahashi and the development team behind the VR Escape-the-Room game Last Labyrinth. Last Labyrinth received numerous accolades at game and VR events worldwide due to its unique VR experience.

 
The Tale of Onogoro combines traditional Japanese culture and steampunk elements to create its unique world. The Player travels with Haru, a Japanese high priestess, solving sprawling puzzles and battling giant beast-like beings called “Kami” along the way.

 
This game was first released worldwide on Meta Quest Store on March 17, 2022. It was released on Steam on September 28, PICO Store on October 20, Meta Rift Store on December 9, and PlayStation Store (PS VR) on December 26. Then, on February 22, 2023, the game was made available on PlayStation® VR2.


Screenshots

 **Images were taken during development. May differ from the final product.

Factsheet
Title: The Tale of Onogoro  (Japanese title: オノゴロ物語)
Genre: VR Action-Adventure Game
Supported HMD:
  • Meta Store: Meta Quest/ Quest 2/ Quest Pro, Oculus Rift/ Rift S
  • Steam: Valve Index, HTC VIVE, HTC VIVE Pro/ Pro2, HTC VIVE Cosmos/ Cosmos Elite, Oculus Rift/ Rift S, Meta Quest/ Quest 2/ Quest Pro, Windows Mixed Reality Immersive Headset
  • PICO Store: PICO Neo3 Series, PICO 4
  • PlayStation Store: PlayStation VR, PlayStation VR2
Supported Hardware:
  • PC fitting the requirements of the above HMDs:
  • PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5
Distributing Stores (Download only):

Number of Players: 1
Online Play: No online play is available.
Rating: IARC 12+
Price: 29.99USD~ (Prices may differ across regions/stores)
Release Date: March 17th, 2022
Developer/Publisher: AMATA K.K.
Official Website: https://onogoro.info/en/
Copyright: ©2022 AMATA K.K.
 

 
About AMATA Games 
AMATA Games is the brand that publishes indie games operated by AMATA K.K.
AMATA K.K. is a game development company with the mission “To make the world more entertaining”.
Having gained experience developing and publishing VR Escape-the-Room Game Last Labyrinth as an indie game, we at AMATA wish to spread the joy of indie games more by making it possible to enjoy fun games on all kinds of hardware.

Therefore, we launched our publishing brand AMATA Games in August 2021 based on our belief that we can support indie game developers by taking charge of multi-platform porting and operations for good indie games that we find “Super fun!” so that we can share their appeal to more people.
As of February 2023, we operate our proprietary titles Last Labyrinth, The Tale of Onogoro as well as NOSTALGIC TRAIN and Backpack Twins

About AMATA K.K.
Company Name: Amata K.K.
Representative: Hiromichi Takahashi, Chairman, and Representative Director
Address: Arma Building, 1-4-1 Kita-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0074, Japan
Established: June 25, 2008
Business: Game Business & others
Official Website: https://amata.co.jp/en/
About Amata K.K.: Founded in Tokyo in 2008, Amata K.K. has helped develop smartphone titles for a wide variety of world-renowned Japanese game companies over the years. With many staff having over 20 years of game industry experience, Amata has become a trusted one-stop shop for planning, developing, and operating games across a variety of platforms. While keeping the focus on game development, Amata has also begun to expand into VR, video, media, and other forms of entertainment.
 
Contact
For all inquiries regarding The Tale of Onogoro, please use the corresponding form found at the following links:
The Tale of Onogoro: https://onogoro.info/en/contact/

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