Deception IV: Blood Ties is a puzzle-strategy game developed by Koei Tecmo Games, released in 2014 for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Players control Laegrinna, a manifestation of a imprisoned Devil's soul, whose primary means of combat involves luring enemies into an array of strategically positioned traps rather than engaging them directly. The trap selection spans a wide tonal range, from spiked walls and rolling boulders to banana peels, human cannons, and falling bathtubs. Gameplay requires more than placement alone — traps must be manually activated in sequence, and timing is critical, since a mistimed trigger can ensnare Laegrinna herself or leave her exposed to capture. The method and style of each defeat is evaluated by three demonic servants — Veruza, Caelea, and Lilia — who represent Sadistic Torment, Elaborate Death, and Humiliating Demise respectively, awarding points and unlocking upgraded traps based on performance.
