Indie game studio Sigono has announced via a new trailer the release date for the upcoming narrative adventure Opus: Echo of Starsong. A third instalment in the award-winning Opus anthology series, following previous titles Opus: The Day We Found Earth and Opus: Rocket of Whispers, and is due to be released on PC on September 1st.
Opus: Echo of Starsong follows Eda and Jun, two star-crossed adventurers who team up to uncover the source of a mysterious outer space radiance known as the ‘Starsong’. Gameplay moves between visual novel-style storytelling, puzzle-solving, galaxy charting, space navigating, and third-person exploration, as Eda and Jun chart a course to the heart of the galaxy.
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Featuring:
- Seeing is believing – A distinct blend of hand-drawn illustrations and low-poly art lend an eerie beauty to a war-torn, lawless galaxy.
- Starstruck heroes – Follow protagonists Jun and Eda as they explore forgotten corners of the galaxy and unravel the truth behind an ancient myth.
- Space Opera – Thoughtful sound design and beautifully composed music weaves into the story of the mysterious ‘Starsong’.
- Stronger Together – Use Eda’s voice to locate the elusive asteroid temples, and then disembark as Jun to explore and solve the puzzles within.
- Motley crew – Meet a diverse cast of enemies and allies on the journey, each with a backstory tied to the troubled history of the solar system.
- Don’t lose your way – Manage the ship’s resources and upgrade it as you chart a path through the stars, crossing into unknown and dangerous territory.
‘Science Fiction often covers themes of war and hostility, and the horrors that come with it, – Our stories explore the romantic, even spiritual side of the genre – that’s what Echo of Starsong is all about.’
Scott Chen – Co-Founder of Sigono
