Oreshika: Tainted Bloodlines is a turn-based RPG developed by Alfa System, released in 2014 for PlayStation Vita. Set in ancient Japan, the game casts the player as the leader of a clan afflicted by a devastating curse that drastically shortens each member's lifespan. Because characters live only a few in-game months, progression spans multiple generations — clan members must interbreed with gods to produce offspring, passing down abilities and traits across successive lineages. Combat is structured around traditional turn-based mechanics and features a range of enemies and large boss encounters. Managing the clan's bloodline is central to long-term strategy, as players must carefully consider pairings to strengthen future generations while pursuing the overarching goal of lifting the curse. The generational system gives the game a distinctive rhythm, blending tactical RPG combat with an ongoing legacy-building structure unusual for the genre.
