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OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition

 

Factsheet

Developer:
SIGONO

Store Page
Steam
Nintendo eShop
GOG.com
Epic Games Store

Website:
www.sigono.com

Genre:
Visual Novel, Adventure, Interactive Fiction

Release date:
Windows / macOS - 2021.09.01
Nintendo Switch - 2022.05.11
Xbox Game Pass - 2022.08.23

Languages:
English, Japanese
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese

Platforms:
PC / Mac
Nintendo Switch
Xbox

Average Play Time:
10 - 12 hours

Summary

OPUS: Echo of Starsong - Full Bloom Edition is the definitive edition of the visual novel-style adventure game, now with all-new voice acting. Dive in and enjoy an intergalactic journey that transcends time through love.

Taking place in a lawless solar system at the height of a gold rush in space, players play as the exiled noble Jun, who is accompanied by Eda, a witch orphaned by war. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, as they search for treasure-filled asteroids of legend and lore. However, what appears to be a blessed encounter will turn into a lifelong burden... Will Jun, now a withered old man, be able to see his lover one last time?

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Recommendations

“Opus: Echo of Starsong is a serious contender for my game of the year.”
Kotaku

“Imagine 80 Days by way of Dune and a Makoto Shinkai film.”
Rock Paper Shotgun

Incredibly interesting and evocative world filled with lore… The characters you meet and the way you’re exploring this world are just fantastic.
VICE Waypoint Radio

“OPUS remains one of those indie game series that's super popular and highly regarded everywhere but the West, and I really hope this one will be the breakthrough both in the Western media and in the region. Echo of Starsong looks incredible.”
Rami Ismail, Vlambeer

OPUS: Echo of Starsong holds a very rare accolade of being one of the very few games that have brought me to tears by the end.“
Movies Games and Tech

"This philosophical space opera is a staggeringly emotional game that deserves a spot among indie narrative greats such as Transistor and What Remains of Edith Finch."
Kotaku

“If Japanese filmmaker Makoto “Your Name” Shinkai ever made a video game, I don’t think Starsong would be far off it.”
Rock Paper Shotgun

“OPUS: Echo of Starsong makes the most of every moment of the player's time, rounding out into a breathtaking intergalactic experience that adventure game and visual novel lovers shouldn't miss.”
Keen Gamer

"I firmly believe that OPUS: Echo of Starsong is one of the best indie games of 2021. It has set the standard of narrative writing and music for indie games as a whole."
Gamer Braves

"This was an absolutely touching and memorable sci-fi tale with an endearing cast of characters...OPUS: Echo of Starsong might just leave you with a lasting impression."
RPG Fan

"With an expansive story and unique presentation bringing everything beloved from the prior Opus entries, Opus: Echo of Starsong is by far the franchise’s best outing."
Noisy Pixel


Features

A richly layered story

Experience an 7-10 hour main storyline with a conclusion that’s sure to leave you in tears, and an additional 2-5 hours of side quests for those who eat lore for breakfast. How deep you dig is up to you. The details this world offers are there for you to discover at your own pace.

An endearing cast of characters

Form relationships, experience love and loss, and face crises together. Each character has their own reason to embark on this journey. Discover not just what happened in their past, but what makes them who they are.

Play it safe or risk it all

Assess dozens of random encounters, and decide whether to roll your die. Should you really try to earn some much-needed cash with a bounty on your head? Or how about that stranded ship? It could be pirates in disguise! The fate of you and your crew lies in your hands.

Countless breathtaking asteroids

Explore a giant star map full of asteroids, underground space stations, and sprawling cities as you trek across the stars. Discover a universe where humanity ekes out an existence among forts of floating rocks.

Light musical puzzles

Find the fabled asteroids by listening for the right sound on the star map. Then explore the asteroids on foot, and match sound waves to the patterns of ancient gates to advance and unravel their secrets. Puzzles are kept simple to provide a relaxed, and accessible experience!


Feature Art

Screenshots

 

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SIGONO and the OPUS Series

 

About Us

Sigono was founded in 2013 with a mission to create “unique, heartfelt experiences that bring people joy.” Their OPUS series has garnered critical acclaim and over 10 million downloads, with the second installment (Rocket of Whispers) landed in Famitsu’s coveted Platinum Hall of Fame.

Our Games

OPUS: The Day We Found Earth

OPUS: The Day We Found Earth

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

Awards & Recognitions

OPUS: Echo of Starsongs

2022 - The Webby Awards - Webby Winner
2022 - Independent Games Festival Awards - Excellence in Narrative Honorable Mentions
2021 - Gamescom Asia Games Award - Winner For Excellence In Audio
2021 - Gamescom Asia Games Award - Winner For Excellence In Design
2021 - Gamescom Asia Games Award - Excellence in Narrative Finallist
2021 - Devgamm Awards - Nominated for Best Desktop Game
2021 - IndiePlay Awards - Excellence in Narration
2021 - IndiePlay Awards - Excellence in Audio
2021 - IndiePlay Awards - Nominated for the Indieplay Award
2021 - Chainsaw Game&Music Festival - Best Game Narrative Winner
2021 - NYX Game Awards - Best Storytelling Gold Winner
2021 - NYX Game Awards - Best Music Grand Winner
2021 - NYX Game Awards - Indie Game Gold Winner

OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

2018 - Famitsu Platinum Hall of Fame
2017 - Tokyo Sandbox Showcase
2017 - Busan BIC FEST Showcase
2018 - Indieplay - Best Narration
2017 - TpGS Indie Game Award - Best Narration
2017 - Google Play Best Indie Game
2017 - IMGA SEA - Excellence in Art
2017 - MomoCon 2017 Indie Awards Finalist

OPUS: The Day We Found Earth

2017 - TpGS Indie Game Award - Best Narration
2016 - Tokyo Game Show SOWN Official Selection
2016 - Indieplay - Best Mobile Game
2016 - Indieplay - Excellence In Audio Nomination
2016 - IMGA SEA - Excellence in Storytelling
2016 - IMGA - Best Meaningful Play Nomination
2016 - Google Editors' Choice
2015 - Haogamers Best of Asian Indie Games 2015 - Most Original

Praises from the Media

With a beautiful art style and haunting music, it's no wonder Opus has earned so much acclaim.
-Daniel Robson, IGN

OPUS remains one of those indie game series that's super popular and highly regarded everywhere but the West, and I really hope this one will be the breakthrough both in the Western media and in the region. Echo of Starsong looks incredible.
-Rami Ismail

Opus has a lot of charm.
-Gita Jackson, Kotaku

Though small in size this game is powerful in the emotion of the story it's telling so you may want to be sure there is a tissue nearby
-Lori.h, Jay is games

OPUS is a game about lighthearted space exploration and stargazing that fits this purview to a T.
-Joe Donnelly, Rock Paper Shotgun

If you like curling up with a good book as much as sitting down with a good game, Rocket of Whispers is a perfect way to spend an enjoyable afternoon.
-Morgan Sleeper, Nintendo Life

...an adventure that tugs on the heartstrings, dealing with topics as large as loss and death, and telling a story that's as intriguing as it is engaging.
-Harry Slater, Pocket Gamer

I've grown to enjoy this kind of storytelling, and it fits the medium incredibly well
-Thomas Faust, IndieGames.com

At its heart this is a simple story of love, friendship, and acceptance of impermanence, but it’s told so wonderfully that anyone can pick this up and enjoy it.
- Iain Garner, Co-Founder of Video Game Publisher Neon Doctrine

地球を探して宇宙を探索するロマンだけでなく、ストーリー面では宇宙船OPUS号に乗ったハカセとの成長の物語も魅力となっている。
-IGN Japan

愛に満ちたSFストーリーと、静けさを紡ぐサウンドが心に染みます。
-レビュアーナム子<ファミ通 No.1513>

ある大災害をきっかけに荒廃した世界でのストーリーも魅力のひとつだが、『OPUS 魂の架け橋』の世界観を支える美しいBGMや、効果音、そして、温かみのあるイラストにも注目したい。
-ファミ通

エンディングの味わい深さは一級品だ。
-4Gamer

映画でしたらもちろん「禁断の惑星」そして「2001年宇宙の旅」、小説でしたらアイザック・アシモフあたりを好むのでしたら、確実に心の琴線に触れることうけあいです。
-オクトバ OCTOBA

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