Olympia Soirée
Olympia Soirée
Description (IGDB)
Her entire clan wiped out years ago, Olympia has been isolated for much of her life. Now she must travel to Tenguu Island – the only person who can perform a ritual that will restore the sun to a land enveloped in darkness. The heads of each district there (Red, Blue, Yellow) lead a society governed by rigid class structures. Able to travel between the districts, Olympia discovers their wonders and weaknesses. She also finds an entire underground group of shunned “colorless” individuals who she becomes determined to help. If she can find a mate who will help her continue her lineage and save the world before it is destroyed, she will reveal to that special someone her heart and her true name.
Histoire (IGDB)
When the 'White' girl dances the night fades away. Naming herself "Olympia" Like a doll she never smiles, Like a doll she always dances, The people both respect and fear her. On Tenguu Island, where "color" is more important than life, she has a color that nobody else has. Now that she has turned 18, in order for the rare "White" to not die out, she must go and look for a mating partner. "You who were born on Tennyo Island are special." "You can choose freely between men of any color on this island." The girl who had refused contact with the outside world because of a past incident believed in her dead mother's words and took a step forward. In order to find a person who can love her true self. In order to meet the other half of her soul she wishes for.
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Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« All the pieces of Olympia Soirée work together seamlessly like the colors of a rainbow naturally drawing together. Just as we all comprise multiple roles, some given to us by family or tradition and others that we seek out ourselves, Olympia Soirée takes its roles of comfortingly traditional and refreshingly modern otome with pride and executes them with great skill. The welcome mixture of seeking out a soulmate and working towards societal change bestows great merit on the game’s storytelling as a whole: just like how looking for love in real life doesn’t have to get in the way of your other goals, an emphasis on romance doesn’t have to get in the way of an interesting story. Olympia Soirée is proof positive that an emphasis on romance, or that being “a game for the female audience,” should never by itself be used as a point of contention against a game. »
« The aesthetic, music, and voice acting are all brilliant and they come together perfectly. While the initial bits of the story took a little while to get going, the time I spent with Olympia Soiree was more than worth it. It may not be the easiest and most accessible otome game, but it definitely is one of the best ones I’ve played. »
« Olympia Soirée really is a distinctive and interesting visual novel, however. The Shinto themes and elements give it an entirely Japanese aesthetic and tone, and that's supported with just the most gorgeous soundtrack, filled with traditional instruments. The art and setting for the game are both impeccible, and while Olympia Soirée will put some players off with its harder, darker edges, this is ultimately a game that has something to say. Yes, sure, that means it's not always the feel-good romance that you might have been expecting from the screenshots... but wouldn't you rather a game that got you thinking? I know I do. »
« Otomate has a rare gift for weaving together enchanting, sexy romance and thoughtful, often challenging themes. Olympia Soiree is as fine an example of that as any, using its romantic themes to go down some dark, confronting roads—but roads that need to be travelled, to say things that need to be said, and ultimately ending up in a hopeful place. And with the studio’s penchant for sublime artwork, sharp writing, and absolutely gorgeous character designs, it’s an enthralling journey from start to finish. »
« Anyone looking for a new otome game to play will find enjoyment in picking up Olympia Soiree. Even newcomers to the otome genre might want to try it out as this game quickly hooks players with Olympia’s plight and relatable mood. This is an excellent release that gives Switch gamers an ever-increasing bounty of visual novels to choose from. Jump into the colorful world of Olympia Soiree and you’ll be brought on a journey with highs, lows and both surprising and satisfying conclusions. »
« There are a lot of words that I could use to describe Olympia Soirée, and most of them are positive. Even if social commentary isn’t the reason why you play video games (goodness knows it isn’t mine), Olympia Soirée‘s decision to fearlessly tackle situations that parallel ones within our own world shouldn’t cause you to shy away from its wonderfully romantic story lying in wait. If you’re a fan of Otome VNs, I doubt that this one will let you down. »
« There’s been a fair few games where I’ve thought about the events of the game for a while afterwards. Maybe it’s my choice of romance games, but Olympia Soiree is the first time the good route of a game still caused me to have a nightmare when I went to sleep that night. If you’re ready to deal with this kind of story, then take the plunge. »
« Olympia Soiree has the makings of a decent romance that puts a lot of effort into its main protagonist and has many different moving parts in terms of narrative beats. Sadly, there’s just no substance or world-building, and the few enjoyable character routes aren’t enough to compel you to complete the game, let alone fall in love. However enjoyable it may be to some, you won’t find anything remotely new about this setup. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« I really enjoyed this game for the story and characters, the character design is gorgeous and it has as a lot of spice. It is all shoved at the end of the game, because the common route is like 80% and then love interest routes are very short. the MC also falls in love immediately/very fast, so for most routes I was left thinking how she came to like the love interest. The setting and how the game deals with sexism and prejudice in a society where your colour is your societal rank is interesting, almost representative of the issues in real life. I liked the cross over between Japanese history, folklore and fantasy. The bad ends are brutal, not for the faint hearted and it has a fair few triggers, but is perfect if seeking an emotional thrill. The choices and getting all ends is very straight forward as there are no game overs. Overall a great otome game for those looking for spicy romance, solid story and emotionally piercing endings »
« On an island where a strict caste system is based on the colors of its people only YOU can help them by tasting the rainbow and date all these pretty rainbow colored dudes ;D Interesting world that really focuses on romance and the theme of change. »
