Opoona

 Wii
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2008
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  • Summary: While on an interplanetary family vacation, the young boy Opoona crash lands on Planet Landroll after his spaceship is involved in a mysterious accident. Separated from his family, Opoona is forced to live alone. On the planet, Opoona must find a job, search for his siblings, and defendWhile on an interplanetary family vacation, the young boy Opoona crash lands on Planet Landroll after his spaceship is involved in a mysterious accident. Separated from his family, Opoona is forced to live alone. On the planet, Opoona must find a job, search for his siblings, and defend himself and the people of Landroll against creatures known as the Dark Rogues. Luckily for Opoona, he is the descendant of a long line of warriors known as the Cosmo Guards. Thus, Opoona’s adventure begins as he struggles to establish a new life and reunite his family. The game’s action-oriented battle system lets players use powerful "Energy Bonbons" against their enemies. Using just the Nunchuk, players can manipulate an Energy Bonbon’s trajectory in a number of different ways. All of Opoona's commands are also controlled by the Nunchuk, to allow a complete "single-hand control" of the game. Opoona is not just about battling; it is a “Lifestyle RPG.” As Opoona, players must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, and contribute to society through work, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people around him. As the game progresses, Opoona will develop relationships and uncover a broader range of activities including new jobs and clues to new adventures. [KOEI]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Nintendo Gamer
    85
    You need to invest in Opoona's world to get the most out of this title - but if you do, there's no traditional RPG on the Wii that comes close to its look and feel. [July 2008, p.56]
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  2. Destructoid
    75
    If Opoona had a more motivating story and more enjoyable in-game tasks, it would rank as one of the best RPGs of the past five years, due in no small part to its innovative battle system and unique in-game world.
  3. Nintendo Power
    70
    While Opoona boasts nice backgrounds and music, and is fundamentally solid, it's definitely rough around the edges. [Apr 2008, p.87]
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  4. PALGN
    65
    A competent RPG that is hampered by several minor flaws. The controls are simple to pick up, and battles are quick and enjoyable. Some players however will get frustrated by the repetitive nature of the job licenses, the translation issues and the lack of a detailed map. If you don't have high expectations though, then there's enough on offer to keep you interested.
  5. GameSpot
    65
    Tedium and aimlessness cast a shadow on Opoona's glowing charm.
  6. Eurogamer
    60
    For most of us, though, Opoona is a curiosity - it's charming, strange and often fun, but too shallow and stretched out to make for a genuinely engrossing RPG experience. [JPN Import]
  7. Game Revolution
    42
    Opoona fails as an introductory RPG for the young'uns, because it's not as easy and straightforward as it should be; and for more versed RPG players, it doesn't provide anything innovative or compelling.

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  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. AZNgamer
    Oct 10, 2022
    10
    A hidden gem on the Wii. Unfortunately, it released in Japan on November 1st, 2007 which was the same day as Super Mario Galaxy and salesA hidden gem on the Wii. Unfortunately, it released in Japan on November 1st, 2007 which was the same day as Super Mario Galaxy and sales didn't do so well. The music is amazing as it is composed by Hitoshi Sakimoto of Square Enix fame. Very quirky and charming game. One of my personal favorites!… Expand
  2. ChristianD
    Apr 3, 2009
    8
    A vastly underraded RPG which sucks you into its charming world if you are only open minded enough.
  4. Theday
    Jun 1, 2011
    8
    Opoona, much like many JPG starts out with Opoona (the main character , the chubby bald headed kid with the orange ball on top of his head)Opoona, much like many JPG starts out with Opoona (the main character , the chubby bald headed kid with the orange ball on top of his head) sleeping in. He wakes up, his ship gets attacked and gets separated from his family and has to find them on the alien planet known as Landroll. The game takes a few cues from the Metroid Prime franchise with this plot device, but never gets very far with it. Sadly with no voice acting and only ONE CGI cut scene the story is made out through dialog boxes, long boring ones if that. And it's sad to say that Opoona did not get the best translation job out there. Things may have been taken too literal and sometimes leaves players wondering where to go and what to do? But then again the first dome (city) Tokione is such a mess of a design that it's easy to get frustrated trying to find a certain shop or even the exits! Thankfully the city designs are much more functional once you get to the next domes.
    While getting frustrated with the city lay out and how the 'life style' part of this 'life style RPG' game works made me wonder about it even further. The game allows you to get jobs and make friends. In fact if you want to get outside of the first city you have to find a teacher to allow you to get a license to be a Ranger, go the Admin office, get a license, then exit the building. If you want to upgrade your hover board transportation you get, you have to work fast food and get a mining license, then you can go face the second boss. At times I think the game is commenting on the bureaucracy of other games with job systems or society itself. But let's talk about some more positive aspects of the game. The graphics and look of the game fit very well. Some of the domes look beautiful and have a real theme to them. The character designs of the main characters work well, the cell shaded visuals of the characters make them look more childish and innocent. Some of the other characters are so oddly designed you wonder what kind of sick plastic surgeon Landroll has, some women have beaks! Later in the game you come across some giants in an ancient forest, youâ    … Expand
  5. JonathanCarrier
    Aug 6, 2009
    7
    Opoona is a strange game. The character development is unoriginal and yet they are uniquely charming. The back rounds and worlds are vibrantOpoona is a strange game. The character development is unoriginal and yet they are uniquely charming. The back rounds and worlds are vibrant and beautiful. The music is fun and chirpy. The real time battle system is fun and yet bad only do to there being no flee option and a time limit. The English translation is a bit weak and thus gets you confused.The job system is forced on you and most are meaningless. However Opoona is a fun game that I found weirdly captivating.… Expand
  6. infernokiller
    Nov 25, 2010
    2
    well Opoona ,
    fails as an introductory RPG, and if you want to buy this game you may well be burning your money
    and i dont know how you guys    well Opoona ,
    fails as an introductory RPG, and if you want to buy this game you may well be burning your money
    and i dont know how you guys can think this is a good game    … Expand

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#93 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#83 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#4 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008