A Continuation of the Gallos Mafia Saga

Crime Opera II: The Floodgate Effect is a visual novel that continues the gripping story of the Gallos mafia family, picking up nine years after the events of Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect. This sequel features vibrant, hand-drawn visuals that bring its dark and immersive world to life.

Crime Opera II: The Floodgate Effect releases this week alongside Crime Opera Fandisk: The Caterpillar Candids, both short visual novel experiences. For a quick and easy playthrough, you can complete this version in about 15 minutes. You can also check out our Crime Opera Fandisk: The Caterpillar Candids Walkthrough.

Gameplay Features & Narrative Experience

From EastAsiaSoft: “This game allows players the option of witnessing events in linear "kinetic" fashion or to affect how the narrative progresses by making key decisions along the way, all depicted with meticulously hand-drawn character portraits, a wide variety of scenes and scenarios to explore, original backgrounds and a soundtrack to fit the brooding and dangerous atmosphere.”

Achievement Guide - Quick & Easy Completion

Optimal Settings for Fast Completion

To maximize speed, head into the settings menu and adjust the following:

• Text Speed & Automode Speed - Set both to the maximum (all the way to the right).
• Show Transitions - Turn this Off.
• Skip Unread Text - Turn this On.
• Continue Skipping After Choices - Turn this On.

Once these settings are applied, return to the main menu.

Important Note for Trophy & Achievement Hunters

• Play in Visual Novel Mode - Kinetic Mode disables achievements/trophies.
• The prologue is not required for completion.

Choice Guide for Full Completion

Most choices in Crime Opera II are straightforward. In general, always select “Yes” or Option (1). However, there are three key choices that require different selections:

1️⃣ Selection #6 - Choose "Follow Kevin" (Option 1).
2️⃣ Selection #10 - Choose "Get to a phone" (Option 2).
3️⃣ Selection #20 - Choose "Xander is the Greatest Threat" (Option 2).

Finishing the final dialogue options with “Yes” (Option 1) will grant you the full 1,000 Gamerscore on Xbox or a Platinum Trophy on PlayStation.

Release Information

Crime Opera II: The Floodgate Effect is published by EastAsiaSoft and developed by Crime Opera Studios, Ratalaika Games, and EastAsiaSoft. The game launches on February 26, 2025, for Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac.

Review Code Provided by EastAsiaSoft.