OPUS: Rocket of Whispers

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In "Opus: Rocket of Whispers" , players follow the journey of two survivors of an apocalyptic plague as they build a rocket to return deceased spirits to the cosmos, exploring a emotive and mysterious post-apocalyptic winter world filled with narrative and intrigue. This heartwarming adventure is written by the IMGA nominated writer of "OPUS: The Day We Found Earth." The game encourages players to help the survivors achieve the unimaginable and bring peace to the lost souls.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,020 reviews

story448 positive mentions

monetization13 negative mentions

The game features a captivating and emotional storyline that keeps players engaged.
The graphics and art style are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
The music is soothing and complements the gameplay, creating a relaxing atmosphere.

Players are required to pay for the full game after a short demo, which can be frustrating.
The controls can be awkward, particularly the floating joystick that makes movement difficult.
The dialogue can be lengthy and repetitive, which may detract from the overall pacing of the game.

story
752 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received widespread praise for its emotional depth, engaging narrative, and beautiful presentation, with many players expressing a strong investment in the characters and plot. However, some users noted that the gameplay can feel simplistic or repetitive, and there are frustrations regarding paywalls that limit access to the full story. Overall, while the storytelling is compelling and immersive, the execution in gameplay and accessibility has drawn mixed reactions.
- “The story is fascinating and solid.”
- “A beautifully written story that kept me engaged and wanting to learn more about the world.”
- “The story is captivating, the music and the graphics are both beautiful.”
- “Hadn't had much actual gameplay except moving a 2D character through a preset route; the story was thin too, so I uninstalled instead.”
- “Too much attention was paid to the aesthetic, not enough to story, character development, gameplay, etc. The game rips control from the player to introduce world building but ultimately has poor story elements.”
- “The story is anticlimactic.”
graphics
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
25%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beauty, unique art style, and smooth animations, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience. Many players appreciate the combination of stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack, although some have noted occasional performance issues and a desire for more detailed animations. Overall, the game's aesthetic is considered a strong point, enhancing the storytelling and emotional engagement.
- “The graphics are awesome, the animation is great, and the soundtracks and sound effects are straight up mesmerizing; it gave me goosebumps.”
- “The graphics, artwork, and bird's eye view are unique while the game conveys its narrative through a blend of character dialogue, cut scenes, and item descriptions.”
- “Beautiful graphics, a fascinating story, gameplay that stands out among irritating pay-to-win nonsense.”
- “I genuinely really, really want to love this game because I absolutely loved the first Opus game, but the graphics so far are pretty poor, game controls aren't smooth, and... honestly, the dialogues and characters of Fei & John are kind of... annoying?”
- “Weak storyline, unlikable characters, lacking graphics.”
- “Could improve as it is not fast-paced... and sometimes the visuals are not very clear and monotonous.”
music
208 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
33%
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The music in the game has been widely praised for its soothing, atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience and emotional depth of the story. Reviewers noted that the soundtrack is beautifully crafted, often described as calming and immersive, perfectly complementing the game's art style and narrative. Many players expressed a desire for the soundtrack to be available on music platforms, highlighting its impact and appeal.
- “The music is soulful and the simple and clean animation manage to properly convey intention.”
- “The soundtrack is tear-jerking, and perfectly fits the emotional ambience.”
- “The music is soothing and wonderful!”
- “The music is calm and soothing, even if slightly depressing.”
- “The background music is so calming and the gameplay is so great.”
- “Pretty mediocre gameplay, but the story, music and art style compensate it fully.”
gameplay
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and linearity, often describing it as slow-paced and repetitive, particularly due to fetch quests and limited player agency. While some appreciate the minimalist mechanics and find the story and aesthetics engaging, others criticize the lack of depth and the frustrating controls, particularly the walking speed and navigation challenges. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a backdrop to a compelling narrative, but it may not satisfy those seeking more dynamic or strategic interactions.
- “The gameplay is simple, but entertaining enough to make me want to explore more of the world.”
- “The gameplay, although a bit slow at times, was very enjoyable and interesting; the collectibles that are spread throughout the game also help draw you into the world and its narrative, which I felt was very unique and interesting.”
- “The graphics, gameplay, and story were all amazing.”
- “The gameplay wasn't great; one thing I struggled with the most was being lost.”
- “Its faults lie mainly in the overly simplistic, downright repetitive gameplay that sees one fetch quest after another in an ever-expanding environment.”
- “The gameplay is pretty much a lot of fetch quests so far, which I admit, is kind of boring.”
emotional
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly praised, with many players expressing that it elicited strong feelings, including tears and deep attachment to the characters and story. Reviewers highlight the heartwarming narrative, touching character development, and beautifully crafted soundtrack that enhance the emotional experience, making it a standout in storytelling. Overall, players describe it as a profound emotional journey that resonates long after the game ends.
- “The story is touching that you can feel the characters' struggle and sadness.”
- “An emotional ride that reaches its peak towards the end!”
- “It's a beautiful game with a touching story and perfect music for the atmosphere.”
atmosphere
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beautiful art, haunting soundtracks, and immersive world-building, which together create a captivating and emotional experience. Many players appreciate the combination of music and visuals that enhance the storytelling, although some feel that the execution could benefit from more subtlety in its narrative delivery. Overall, the atmosphere is described as relaxing, mysterious, and deeply engaging, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Amazing music, beautiful atmosphere, inspiring story, and as an artist and writer, I love it!”
- “Hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack, excellent sound design, and fairly nicely written dialogue, which come together to make a storytelling masterpiece.”
- “Great immersion, amazing atmosphere, overall a fantastic game if you love a story-driven game.”
- “It's got such a relaxing and mysterious atmosphere.”
- “1 hour in and I love the atmosphere and the music.”
- “The atmosphere from the above is fascinating!”
monetization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads and lengthy waiting times, some express frustration over the in-app purchase system that locks significant content behind a paywall. Users prefer a one-time purchase option for the full game rather than incremental payments, although they acknowledge the game's quality and minimal ads as positive aspects. Overall, the lack of ads is a highlight, but the in-app purchase structure detracts from the experience for some players.
- “No in-game purchases, no lengthy waiting times.”
- “There are no ads so far and I overall enjoyed it.”
- “No ads yet 1 hour into the game.”
- “One problem with me and a lot of players is that the full game is an in-app purchase.”
- “Making players experience a part of a game and then suggesting they buy the full game completely ruins the experience. I would much rather buy this game right from the Play Store without any in-app purchases.”
- “I would've rated it higher if I could access the full story even after buying the discounted in-app purchase.”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often exacerbated by issues like lag and poorly explained mechanics. While some enjoy the exploration and story elements, many express frustration with the need to repeatedly engage in monotonous tasks, such as collecting items or completing missions. Despite its beautiful design, the gameplay can feel laborious, especially during extended play sessions.
- “The grinding in this game strikes a perfect balance; it's engaging without feeling tedious.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers a rewarding grind with minimal interruptions from ads.”
- “The grind is enjoyable and keeps me motivated to progress without becoming a chore.”
- “The gameplay itself got a bit tedious, though that could just be due to how I played this entire game in one 4-hour session with minimal breaks.”
- “Laggy and it's tedious to play it over and over again because the saves are messed up.”
- “The collecting of orbs gets tedious at times.”
character development
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling that it is lacking depth and emotional engagement. Critics highlight a focus on aesthetics over storytelling, resulting in flat characters that fail to resonate, while some players appreciate the character design and the additional backstory provided through side quests. Overall, there is a desire for richer narratives and more nuanced character interactions to enhance the gaming experience.
- “I wish the story could have been longer and there were better character developments and chemistry between them.”
- “I'm gonna come right out and say it was amazing! The story, the exploration, the art, and character development were the icing on the top. I really enjoyed this, and it's hard to believe that an experience like this was waiting on mobile. I never expected mobile indies to be this good. If you can keep making new games with a longer story and more things to do, that would set the bar even higher. You're doing great, and I'm really looking forward to more from your company. Thanks for the great experience!”
- “Beautiful aesthetics, good story and character design. I like the whole concept of it, and the little side quests that give more backstory.”
- “Too much attention was paid to the aesthetic, not enough to story, character development, gameplay, etc. The game rips control from the player to introduce world building but ultimately has poor story elements.”
- “I wish the story could have been longer and there were better character development and chemistry between the characters.”
- “The character development is flat and neither John nor Fei are rounded enough to make one truly care about them.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its smooth performance and well-crafted elements like artwork and soundtrack, some report issues with lag and a need for better control options. Despite these performance concerns, the engaging storyline and gameplay experience are frequently highlighted as strong points.
- “The game runs smoothly for me and the plot is interesting.”
- “Overall, the gameplay performance, controls, graphics, storyline, music, everything was great. I loved the game.”
- “It's a good game but needs some performance optimization and a control option (fixed joystick, etc.).”
- “But on the performance side, it's quite bad.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of relaxed absurdity and wholesome moments, with some players finding the dialogue genuinely funny and engaging. However, there are also criticisms of the humor being one-dimensional and annoying for certain users. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the game's narrative experience for many players.
- “I felt so relaxed that I could ignore the notion that a car engine would power a rocket to the stars; I even thought it was funny that the 'electric engine' had a timing belt and exhaust manifold!”
- “This game is absolutely phenomenal, beautiful music, one of the most interesting stories I've read in a while, and it's touching many times, even finding wholesome humor.”
- “It's a very good story game, and the talking makes me laugh so much; I never thought their conversation would be so funny sometimes.”
- “It's not cute, it's not funny, it's just one-dimensional and annoying.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
- “I expected clever humor, but instead, it was just cringeworthy and dull.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent freezing during loading and connection issues. Many have noted numerous glitches and bugs, particularly while walking, leading to skepticism about the game's future support and improvements. Overall, players advise caution before purchasing due to these stability issues.
- “I tried to buy the game; I really did, but it simply can't load the options. It freezes on the 'connecting' screen.”
- “Not too bad... I can see why they abandoned this project, though. This is still not bad for a trial, but just don't buy it. I've seen a lot of comments from people who purchased it, and it seems to have a lot of glitches. They likely won't improve this game either.”
- “Walking seems a little buggy, though.”