Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect
Sorti le 28 avril 2021, Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect est un jeu d'aventure indépendant de type visual novel développé par Crime Opera Studios et Ratalaika Games, et édité par Eastasiasoft. Disponible sur Nintendo Switch, Xbox One et Xbox Series X|S, le titre plonge le joueur dans un récit de loyauté et de tromperie, de meurtre et de survie, ainsi que dans la force et la fragilité des liens familiaux. L'intrigue suit la famille Gallos, confrontée aux forces extérieures du monde de la mafia, puis inévitablement aux conflits qui les opposent les uns aux autres.
Concernant l'accueil critique, GameCritics a salué la tension narrative de l'histoire, relevant qu'elle ne nécessite aucune théorisation pour être appréciée. De son côté, Digitally Downloaded a noté les ambitions du projet, précisant qu'il s'agit du premier de six titres imaginés par le développeur comme une série.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« My own interpretation aside, Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect doesn’t require any theorizing to enjoy since its story stands strong on narrative tension and thrill alone, and showing this side of the mafia that’s often glossed over is something that I can thoroughly appreciate. »
« Crime Opera's grand ambitions aren't limited to one game. This is the first of six (yes, six) titles that the developer has envisioned as a series. Having played this first chapter, I will be looking forward to the next one. It is a pity that the developer didn't consider presentation and aesthetics more closely for a game that is quite serious in tone and theme, but the narrative value of this game is excellent, distinctive, and original, and ultimately, for a visual novel, that's the first-and-foremost goal. »
« Overall, I really enjoyed my time with Crime Opera. The story is mature and intense, but filtered through the eyes of children and adolescents. The framing is unique, while the story asks readers to grapple with difficult subjects. With multiple endings based on the choices you make, and the promise of five more entries in the series, there’s plenty to draw you in. Honestly, the only thing holding the game back is a few questionable design choices. If those are resolved in the next entry, I think we’re looking at a very promising series. »
