Opaline

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Opaline is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and romance themes. It was developed by Warfare Studios and was released on May 5, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Opaline is a single-player Role Playing game with a captivating plot that lets you play as two separate parties. With around 18 hours of playtime, you can explore dungeons, discover up to 14 relics, and help people along the way. The game features visible monsters, mouse control, and adjustable difficulty levels, making it an engaging experience for all players."

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 39 reviews

story8 positive mentions

gameplay5 negative mentions

Opaline offers a nostalgic 16-bit experience with a charming story and heartfelt character dynamics between Gallow and Liza.
The game features engaging exploration with secret rooms and side quests that reward players for their curiosity.
Despite its flaws, the game provides a decent challenge and allows for character growth throughout the story.

The game suffers from poor writing, with a forgettable storyline and shallow character development that fails to engage players.
Gameplay can become repetitive and dull, with combat mechanics that lack depth and variety.
Technical issues such as bugs, lack of a quest tracker, and unpolished visuals detract from the overall experience.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
8%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its nostalgic charm and engaging premise, while others criticize it for being weak, bland, and poorly developed. Although the split-party mechanic and side quests add depth, many reviewers noted a lack of emotional depth and context, making the narrative feel forgettable. Overall, it serves as a casual experience rather than a deeply immersive story, appealing primarily to fans of retro RPGs.
- “While the game may have received some negative reviews for being unpolished, it offers a nostalgic 16-bit experience filled with adventure, romance, and an engaging story.”
- “The story is an interesting premise. But it's one that you can take at surface level and just enjoy, nothing too emotionally deep to get into so a casual story you can play through.”
- “A good indie game, pretty good story.”
- “Don't buy this for the story, though.”
- “The story is weak.”
- “The story had so much potential but it wasn't developed at all.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some praising the strategic split-party mechanic and the abundance of content through secret rooms and side quests, while others criticize it for being repetitive and poorly executed, with awkward controls and low-quality visuals. Despite these issues, some players found enjoyment in the story, even if the gameplay itself felt lacking. Overall, the balance and loot system were highlighted as positive aspects, but the execution left much to be desired.
- “The split-party mechanic adds a nice layer of strategy, and the secret rooms and side quests offer plenty of content for fans of retro RPGs.”
- “But the credits say he handled the gameplay, and it shows; it's well balanced and has lots of very cool loot, an Aldorlea signature.”
- “I've just finished playing this game (had 18 hours of gameplay) and I honestly enjoyed playing it!”
- “Like most RPG Maker shovelware and asset flips, the game features extremely low-quality copy-pasted 2D retro pixel art, looks awful, and has even worse gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and boring.”
- “At first glance, the overall gameplay is terribly bad: the story lacks context, so I've been mostly confused while playing. The controls feel a bit awkward (WASD doesn't work; you will have to use the arrow keys), the music and artwork are very lazy for an RPG game, and for whatever reason, if you want to take a screenshot using F12, it doesn't work and the game has bugs.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the relaxing and epic soundtracks, while others criticize it as being lazy and poorly integrated into the overall gameplay experience. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the music and sound effects complement each other well, with specific mentions of the romantic menu music.
- “Some epic soundtracks stand out well quality-wise.”
- “The maps were pretty and the music was nice.”
- “At first glance, the overall gameplay is terribly bad: the story lacks context, so I've been mostly confused while playing. The controls feel a bit awkward (WASD doesn't work; you will have to use the arrow keys). The music and artwork are very lazy for an RPG game, and for whatever reason, if you want to take a screenshot using F12, it doesn't work and the game has bugs.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The music and artwork are very lazy for an RPG game.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some users appreciate the artwork and find it attractive, many criticize the RPG Maker engine for its poor fullscreen performance, lack of HD support, and limited graphics options. Additionally, there are complaints about the overall visual quality not meeting expectations set by promotional images, leading to disappointment among players.
- “Artwork in this game is really nice.”
- “I bought this game because the graphics looked attractive in the preview pictures, but was actually disappointed in some of the graphics after I started playing the game.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “The music and artwork is very lazy for an RPG game.”
- “At first glance, the overall gameplay is terribly bad: the story lacks context, the controls feel a bit awkward (WASD doesn't work, you will have to use the arrow keys), and for whatever reason, if you want to take a screenshot using F12, it doesn't work and the game has bugs.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a focus on lightheartedness and silliness, often prioritizing comic relief over the development of mature themes. While some players appreciate the funny moments, such as the character Monique's rescue attempt, the overall reliance on humor is seen as a key flaw that detracts from the game's depth.
- “Because it will be clear when you start playing (which you shouldn't) that the authors focus more on light humor, silliness, and comic relief than on taking mature themes seriously and developing them.”
- “I loved the funny moment when Monique came to free us; Mother Alicia is very bad at being a supervillain.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional dynamic between Gallow and Liza is characterized by a heartfelt tension, as their destinies conflict with their growing feelings for each other. While the story offers a touching narrative, it remains accessible and light, allowing players to enjoy it without delving too deeply into emotional complexities.
- “The dynamic between Gallow and Liza is heartfelt, as their destinies seem to pull them apart while their feelings draw them closer.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users highlighting its low-quality assets and lack of genuine development effort. This approach is seen as detrimental to the reputation of amateur developers and contributes to the proliferation of subpar games on platforms like Steam.
- “It's horribly basic, riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, full of stock copy-pasted RPG Maker assets. No real game development has taken place here; this is just a cash grab, shovelware polluting Steam for profit.”
- “This kind of cash grab construction kit shovelware from bad actors like Andorlea gives amateur developers a bad name.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding; while some find it minimal and manageable in certain games, others note that it can lead to tedious searching. Overall, many appreciate the balance between nostalgia and gameplay, with some titles offering a more streamlined experience.
- “The game involves a lot of grinding, which can become tedious over time.”
- “While the game has great old-school RPG elements, the grinding can be a bit excessive.”
- “Some aspects of the game make for a grindy experience, especially when searching for items.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is generally solid, though some users have reported minor glitches, particularly on one mountain map where players can unexpectedly walk in the sky.
- “There were a few glitches I found, mostly just in that one mountain map where I discovered a way to walk around in the sky.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with users expressing disappointment in the absence of growth or depth in the characters throughout the game.
- “There is no character development.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful character development.”
- “Character development is virtually non-existent.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized as cute, creating a charming and inviting environment for players.
- “It has a cute atmosphere.”