Abstract: There's something to be said about attempting to infuse a traditional-style game with a more modern vibe, new energy, and an upbeat presentation. Opoona, Koei's new "lifestyle RPG," is refreshing and exuberant in such a way that it's all but guaranteed to...
Opoona is not always an easy game to like. It’s ugly, it’s weird, it’s sometimes obtuse. That said, if you give it a chance, you’ll find a game that’s also unique, absorbing, surprisingly deep and just plain endearing. It’s a game that’s built on a sol...
Abstract: One of the most off-beat RPGs to be introduced to the Wii System has arrived. Opoona takes gamers into a wacky world that combines traditional role-playing with lifestyle simulation for players of all ages. Toss your bon-bons and defeat the Dark Forc...
Abstract: When their spaceship suddenly falls under attack from unknown foes, Tizian Cosmic Guards Dadeena and Mameena hurriedly secure their three children in separate life pods and jettison them towards the relative safety of nearby planet Landfall. Rescued by...
Abstract: Name: OpoonaGenre: RPGPlatform: WiiAs of yet, the Wii has not been known as an ideal platform for turn-based RPGs. Other than Baroque and Paper Mario, there really haven’t been too many standout role-playing games for the console. With Opoona, Koei i...
Cute and colorful visual design, Interesting and effortless combat system .
Side missions are dull and monotonous, Bad ingame map and unclear objectives lead to a lot of aimless meandering, Sound effects are often nonexistent.
Tedium and aimlessness cast a shadow on Opoonas glowing charm. ...
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Published: 2008-04-29, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: The titular character of Opoona is a feisty sort. He reads fortunes, goes fishing, and delivers room-service orders, all at the behest of a bureaucratic planetary government that apparently doesnt heed universal child-labor standards. Yet the portly, ...
Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It While the Wii has thus far excelled in certain areas (party games, first-party Nintendo games), there are definitely certain genres that haven’t had such a strong showing on the system — case in point, RPGs...
Published: 2008-04-08, Author: Phil , review by: gamespy.com
Unique and fun combat system; great design and music; its challenging.
Bureaucratic backtracking is a pain; static camera during dungeons; domes can be tough to navigate.
It seems strange that the Wii has been out for nearly a year and a half now, and a traditional RPG hasnt been released for the system (Virtual Console aside). Thats about to change now, thanks to Koei and the oddly-titled Opoona. Developed by Arte Pi...
