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Reception

I would highly recommend OPUS: Prism Peak, but not the Switch 2 version, at least not until they iron out the bugs with more patches. Get it on PC instead.

OPUS: Prism Peak is a powerful journey that unflinchingly tells us to embrace change. Its surreal setting only serves to portray that none of our lives are that different. Through photography, memories, and community, its universal message of hope is one that lasts forever.

Its message is a powerful one, and Eugene’s emotional journey will undoubtedly resonate with most players, but the gameplay holds back Opus: Prism Peak’s full potential, allowing repetition to undermine the impact of its narrative.

A game that, as an anime feature film, would be nothing short of wonderful. Despite losing itself in performance issues and gameplay choices, it still manages to deliver a compelling journey and ultimately succeeding in entertaining and making the player think, leading us to reflect on how much attention we truly pay to other people. Recommended, but...

OPUS: Prism Peak is an atmospheric narrative adventure that blends photography-driven gameplay with a heavy story-based adventure.