Opoona

 Wii
  • Publisher: Koei
  • Release Date: Mar 25, 2008
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
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  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. GameZone
    80
    Its unique style and lighthearted charm set it apart in a genre increasingly filled with dark, somber epics.
  3. Games Master UK
    80
    RPGs are really under-represented on Wii; Opoona bucks the trend with style. [Sept 2008, p.81]
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  5. Zentendo
    80
    Opoona is one of those once-a-generation type games -- for many hardcore RPG fans this will be a bit of a letdown, but for others it could easily be heightened to the level of the Mother series if another game does come out.
  6. 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.
  7. Nintendojo
    75
    Casual RPGers may or may not latch onto this one, but longtime fans of the genre will should pick up Opoona without hesitation.

Awards & Rankings

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

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 2 out of 17
  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!… Full Review »
  2. 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    … Full Review »
  3. 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    … Full Review »
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