Opoona™ is Ready to Take You on an Out-of-this-World Role-Playing Adventure
Burlingame, CA – March 26, 2008 -- KOEI, recognized worldwide as the premier brand of strategy and action games, today announced that Opoona™, a new Role-Playing Game (RPG) exclusively for Wii™ is available now in store and online through retailers across North America including: Amazon.com, Game Crazy, Gamefly, and GameStop.
About Opoona
While on an interplanetary family vacation, the young boy Opoona crash lands on Planet Landroll after his family’s spaceship is involved in a mysterious accident. Separated from his family, Opoona is forced to live alone. On the planet, Opoona must find a job, search for his siblings, and defend himself and the people of Landroll against creatures known as the Dark Rogues. Luckily for Opoona, he is the descendant of a long line of warriors known as the Cosmo Guards. Thus, Opoona’s adventure begins as he struggles to establish a new life and reunite his family.
The game’s action-oriented battle system lets players use powerful "Energy Bonbons" against their enemies. Using just the Nunchuk™, players can manipulate an Energy Bonbon’s trajectory in a number of different ways. All of Opoona’s commands are also controlled by the Nunchuk, to allow a complete "single-hand control" of the game.
The gameplay in Opoona is not just about battling; it is a "Lifestyle RPG." As Opoona, players must adapt to a new environment, meet new people, and contribute to society through work, all while becoming aware of the precious world and people around him. As the game progresses, Opoona will develop relationships and uncover a broader range of activities including new jobs and clues to new adventures.
The unique characters and a modern fantasy world created by Art Director, Shintaro Majima, are sure to fascinate gamers. From futuristic buildings to ancient ruins and strange rock formations in the wild, the world of Opoona is a remarkable fusion of both contemporary design and whimsical fantasy.
Developed by ArtePiazza, the team behind four installments of the best-selling DRAGON QUEST® series of RPGs, Opoona showcases the talent of some of today’s most creative game designers including: Art Director Shintaro Majima, Planning Director Sachiko Sugimura, and Composer Hitoshi Sakimoto, acclaimed for his contribution to the FINAL FANTASY® XII soundtrack.
Opoona is rated "E10+" (Everyone 10+ - Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes) by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. Opoona is a single player game. For updates on Opoona, please visit www.koei.com/opoona.
Isn't it funny how there are campaigns so that people can buy Zack and Wiki, No More Heroes and even Okami, yet mum's the word about Oopona?
Isn't it funny how there are campaigns so that people can buy Zack and Wiki, No More Heroes and even Okami, yet mum's the word about Oopona?
Well to be fair, it isn't on the same level quality wise as either of those games. It is a seemingly good game but it doesn't appear to be a great game.
Isn't it funny how there are campaigns so that people can buy Zack and Wiki, No More Heroes and even Okami, yet mum's the word about Oopona?
Well to be fair, it isn't on the same level quality wise as either of those games. It is a seemingly good game but it doesn't appear to be a great game.
True, but still. I thought the point of these campaigns was so these games could get noticed and be given a fair chance, especially since they are original IPs created exclusively for the Wii (save for Okami of course). Even if Oopona isn't as great it wouldn't have hurt to let people know to try it out.
Am I supposed to think of scandalous business practices every time I see Neal's forum name?
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Picking this up in a couple of hours!
Am I supposed to think of scandalous business practices every time I see Neal's forum name?
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Obviously.
Picking this up in a couple of hours!
Let us know Kairon, I'm definitely interested in this one.
Picking this up in a couple of hours!
Let us know Kairon, I'm definitely interested in this one.
But I already let you know what it is like!
Huh? Is Kairon interested in reinforcing Koei's suspicions that only kiddee games sell on Wii?
Koei and Crapcom are 2 different animals. Koei has yet to release a serious Wii game, and yet to figure out what sells.
Capcom KNOWS kiddee games don't sell. Only zombie games sell.
