OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 3 out of 15

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  1. Dezurii
    May 30, 2022
    10
    The game has a great story with rather simple gameplay that compliments the narrative well. I'm normally not the type of person to cry but this game actually made me cry my eyes out. Please give it a try.
  2. templeking09
    Jul 8, 2022
    10
    This is definitely one of those hidden gems where describing its individual elements simply don't do it enough justice. Boiled down it's a visual novel style adventure with space exploration similar to FTL and some light puzzles thrown in. But the way it all comes together to tell a coherent story is extremely well executed. And boy is the story good. I won't spoil it here but if you likeThis is definitely one of those hidden gems where describing its individual elements simply don't do it enough justice. Boiled down it's a visual novel style adventure with space exploration similar to FTL and some light puzzles thrown in. But the way it all comes together to tell a coherent story is extremely well executed. And boy is the story good. I won't spoil it here but if you like a good emotional ride then look no further. 10/10 for me.… Expand
  3. Zaregoto
    Jul 2, 2022
    4
    + Good OST
    + Pretty good voice acting and art direction.
    - Tedious gameplay - Shallow and unlikeable characters - Bad translation (translates 'mafia' to 'pirates', and 'Kaito' to 'Kay' for example lol) - Story isn't very interesting. - Most of the game is actually WITHOUT voice acting It's a shame, I've been looking forward to playing this game but I just ended up disappointed and    + Good OST
    + Pretty good voice acting and art direction.
    - Tedious gameplay
    - Shallow and unlikeable characters
    - Bad translation (translates 'mafia' to 'pirates', and 'Kaito' to 'Kay' for example lol)
    - Story isn't very interesting.
    - Most of the game is actually WITHOUT voice acting

    It's a shame, I've been looking forward to playing this game but I just ended up disappointed and confused about the amount of positive ratings.
    I had to drop it halfway through unfortunately.
    Why? Because I simply didn't care anymore, about what was happening on the screen. I didn't care about the characters. They have no personality and their interactions are extremely shallow. Giving everyone a sad back story doesn't make me like them. Maybe if they weren't so busy info dumping uninteresting lore of history, religion and politics of that world, then maybe they would've noticed that the paper thin characters and plot are preventing me from enjoying it.
    And the worst thing, they spoil what's going to happen at the beginning of the game.    … Expand
  4. Jeddy813
    Jun 7, 2022
    10
    If you like Disco Elysium you'll love this. In many ways I like it more than DE. It's a more focused and streamlined sci-fi take on DE while still providing an emotional story and great artistic/music production. Dialogue is great, locales are beautiful, and the game just feels very slick and well put together. I didn't play the first two games at all but I am very much enjoying this one.
  5. xXMilenarioXx
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    Awesome game. Beautiful story. Great atmosphere.
    Many people probably won't go past the first couple of minutes, if they even try it to begin with. The game's just not very "interactive", feeling more like a point and click or puzzle game, but if you can deal with that for around 9 hours it really is a lovely experience.
    I'm glad the GamePass app recomended it cause honestly wouldn't    Awesome game. Beautiful story. Great atmosphere.
    Many people probably won't go past the first couple of minutes, if they even try it to begin with. The game's just not very "interactive", feeling more like a point and click or puzzle game, but if you can deal with that for around 9 hours it really is a lovely experience.
    I'm glad the GamePass app recomended it cause honestly wouldn't have even know this exists, but I loved it!    … Expand
  6. Shinakuman
    Aug 8, 2022
    10
    To be honest, I really wasn't sure what to expect from Opus. I don't normally play story games, but the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam got me curious, so I decided to give it a chance. What I got in return was one of the most beautiful stories from recent memory, rich worldbuilding, and an incredible soundtrack. Sure, I get what people mean when they say gameplay is a littleTo be honest, I really wasn't sure what to expect from Opus. I don't normally play story games, but the overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam got me curious, so I decided to give it a chance. What I got in return was one of the most beautiful stories from recent memory, rich worldbuilding, and an incredible soundtrack. Sure, I get what people mean when they say gameplay is a little simplistic, but I honestly think that's part of what makes the experience so good. Each interaction is designed to compliment the story in a way dialogue simply can't, but also doesn't require so much attention that you're pulled away from it. The game took me a total of 14 hours to finish, and I was hooked from start to end. These devs clearly know their craft and definitely deserve more attention. 10/10 I'm a convert now. Looking forward to any games they make in the future.… Expand
  7. sunnych
    Aug 4, 2022
    10
    I want to thank myself from 12 hours ago for picking this up. If you like story games, please play this. Now back to bawling my eyes out...

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2022

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Starbit
    Dec 7, 2023
    80
    With its gorgeous visual world and the sharp emphasis on the audio environment when it comes to solving puzzles, this is without a doubt a striking game that with its welcoming low price, has all the advantages in becoming a reference for adventure game fans.
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  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Aug 1, 2022
    60
    Opus: Echo of Starsong-Full bloom edition gives players a heartfelt adventure without asking for 40+ hours of their time. Since there is a heavy focus on music, players can expect to hear a beautiful soundtrack accompanied by Voice acting which was added to the Full bloom edition. The game runs well on the switch and is perfect for the on the go play but since players cannot save manually, it is important to dedicate time to playing the game.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Jun 22, 2022
    40
    I do not quite understand what it is I didn’t see in OPUS: Echo of Starsong that so many others do. I normally believe it is bad form to talk about other reviews in my own review, but I cannot help but feel awkward and a bit guilty when I see the universal acclaim this game has gotten. Between a 90 on Metacritic and an ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ rating on Steam, it would be dishonest for me to say that I think you will not enjoy Echo of Starsong. However, it would also be dishonest for me to pretend that I did. Basic probability says that you will likely love this game, but if the game’s random dice roll events have taught me anything, it’s that even the highest chance of success can still lead to a hollow tale of failure.
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