Olympia Soiree

Olympia Soiree

September 9, 2021

AdventureInteractive Story Nintendo Switch

Restore Light to a Darkened World The last surviving member of her clan, Olympia travels to Tenguu Island to perform a ritual to bring back the sun. The heads of each district lead a society governed by rigid class structures. Able to travel between the districts, Olympia discovers their wonders …

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77.8

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Critic Reviews (12)

Claire Ferrin cublikefoot Sep 2021
60.0 /100

"Olympia Soirée is a bit of good, a bit of bad, and a bunch of just “okay”. Some routes are a chore to get through with their slow pacing and all, but then you get these really good routes that …"

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Donald Theriault NintendoWorldReport Sep 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"There&s;s been a fair few games where I&s;ve thought about the events of the game for a while afterwards. Maybe it&s;s my choice of romance games, but Olympia Soiree is the first time the good route of a game still …"

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Drew Hurley Cubed3 Sep 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"There are some routes and plotlines in Olympia Soiree that stand amongst the best Idea Factory! has put out, but the price for entry is just too high. There&s;s some beautiful art showcased here, and some memorable moments, and each …"

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Ivanir Ignacchitti Hardcore Gamer Sep 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

85.0

"Olympia Soirée is a good pick for fans of otome games and visual novels in a broad sense. Inspired by japanese culture and working with social critique, the title presents a really compelling world. Besides that, it seems to indicate …"

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Jacob Kavanaugh Noisy Pixel Sep 2021
65.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

38.0

Story

62.0

"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 …"

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Jenni Lada Siliconera Sep 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

80.0

"Olympia Soiree ends up feeling awkward for many reasons. The class system, the focus on getting the heroine married and pregnant, and the information dumps get to be so much. Once you do finally get to a route, the pacing …"

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Kenny McKee Hey Poor Player Sep 2021
80.0 /100

"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 …"

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90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

40.0

"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;s plight and relatable …"

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Matt Sainsbury Digitally Downloaded Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"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;s supported with just the most gorgeous soundtrack, filled with traditional instruments. The art and …"

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Niki Fakhoori RPG Fan Sep 2021
93.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

92.0

"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, …"

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Pilar Waldorf NaviGames Sep 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Within its genre it is a must, standing out in the lore of its world, its art and its music. If you are otome lovers, you will not be disappointed."

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Wes Playfair NookGaming Sep 2021
90.0 /100

"Olympia Soiree stands out for its nuanced characters, detailed world-building, and ambitious storytelling that thoughtfully tackles difficult subjects. Oh, and the romance is great too! I wish the bad endings and choice system had been more robust and that there …"

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