Operencia: The Stolen Sun
Zen Studios’ modern homage to classic first-person dungeon-crawlers takes you to the land of Operencia, an unconventional fantasy world inspired by a faraway land referenced in countless Central European folktales. An old-school turn-based battle system combines with inspiration from unexplored mythology to offer an RPG experience that feels unique yet also familiar. An unknown force has abducted the Sun King Napkiraly, leaving Operencia in a state of perpetual darkness – and eventual doom. From hidden royal tombs and cursed castles to an ascent up the World Tree to reach the Copper Forest of the Land of the Gods, explore diverse settings throughout the far reaches of the land…and beyond. Each location boasts its own unique atmosphere, visual style, level design and puzzles, and many take place entirely outdoors. Operencia is home to an intriguing mix of unexplored mythology and fantastical versions of actual historical locations (e.g., Deva Fortress, Balvanyos) and characters (e.g., Attila, Seven Chieftains of the Magyars), all coming together to form one cohesive new gaming universe. Several of your own seven party members take influence from heroes of forgotten tales told hundreds of years ago, such as the brave knight Mezey and Sebastian the Dragon Slayer.
Game Discussion
Steam User 8
Thank you for this game!
It delivered well everything that was promised: beautiful dungeons, cool classic but varied puzzles, great soundtrack and a well balanced challenge in an overall good story.
The big strength I see are :
- The fully flexible respec/restat at any point of the game. It erases the stress of "I can't try this because if it's shit i'll have to wait 5h before I can change it, if I can at all" of other games. I had a lot of fun changing comps and builds.
- The potion system is well thought. Crafting them through a little riddle mini-game, and having auto-refill charges on rest is another idea that solves the well known issue of player hoarding powerups until "the right moment", which never happens and you end up with 9999 potions in stock.
- The voice acting was rather nice. Some felt a bit too forced (looking at you Kampo) but at least it was not bland.
The 2 things I would say are vastly improvable are:
- the early game balance of casters : if you don't pick mage first, you don't get one (which is rather a support) before half the game, or have Joska with poison spells (with the 2 first maps full of ennemies resisting.... poison :D). Actually i fully recommend any player to play mage first run. It's fun, powerful and other classes are way better covered that this one.
- having a combat log. Many times i took damage or had my turn skipped (probably due to CC) without being even able to see what was happening to me through the animations.
Those are details though, and I can only recommand this game to everyone. It was a blast!
Steam User 4
I had a problem with a puzzle that required better reflexes than I have. Tried and tried. I wrote to the developers and asked for a fix and got responses and was then able to get to the other side of the puzzle
This is not an easy game and I have needed to use a walkthrough a number of times. But I do like the game and recommend it.
Steam User 4
This is a decent game in its genre. If you like this genre, go for it. Especially if it is on sale.
Steam User 3
Excellent game!! Based upon watching the ending all the way through, I hope they create another! I would absolutely like to have another game in this "series" if they are so inclined to do so! Thank you for an enjoyable gaming experience!
Steam User 2
what a cool old-school dungeon crawler, i have barely dug into it so far but the aesthetic is really cool, gives me SRS Bard's Tale vibes...which is my favorite game series of all time...still today, if you are as old as i am and remember those games as fondly as i do, do NOT miss out on this one.
Steam User 2
I AM IN LOVE! Good voice acting, the game looks beautiful, the interface is good and the storry seems interisting. A clasic dungeon crawler in a fresh package. Highly recommend! This game is definitely worth its full price.
Steam User 2
Got this on a sale. Music and gameplay is fun. The ending teases of a sequel but i doubt it i will ever happen.