The Forbidden Tomes of Olipos is a classic JRPG adventure developed by Konjikineko and published by Kagura Games. It follows Romina, a young librarian whose routine out-of-town job spirals into an epic quest. After stumbling upon a forbidden tome, she releases two beautiful daemons—Olipos and Zahal—who steal her magic and dare her to follow them. Now stripped of her powers, Romina must hunt forbidden tomes, fight powerful foes, and rebuild her strength from the ground up. With turn-based combat, a deep crafting system, and a rich world full of ancient mysteries, this single-player RPG offers a modern story wrapped in classic gameplay. What truth awaits at the end of it all?
Story and Setting – A Librarian‘s Journey Begins
1. Romina is a graduate of the magic academy in Granseria, the capital city, who now enjoys a quiet but fulfilling life as a librarian at the Great Royal Library. When the library closes for renovations, she is offered a temporary position sorting through an unknown book collection in Fulah—a small mountain town where she lived as a child. What seems like a mundane task quickly becomes anything but.
2. While organizing the strange collection, Romina stumbles upon a forbidden tome. Two beautiful women emerge from it—Olipos and Zahal—who claim to be daemons. Before Romina can even ask what daemons are or how they relate to devils or elves, the pair steal all her magic powers and challenge her to follow them if she wants them back.
3. Spurred by curiosity and duty, Romina embarks on a grand adventure across the realms. Her travels take her to hunt forbidden tomes, fight powerful foes, and uncover ancient mysteries. The answer she seeks isn‘t inside a dusty book—it’s out there, waiting to be found.
Classic JRPG Combat and Progression
1. The Forbidden Tomes of Olipos offers the comfort of classic JRPG combat and exploration with a heavier focus on gear. After being weakened by the daemons, Romina‘s combat capabilities won’t be up to snuff for a while. She must slowly grow stronger again as she fights her way toward her goals.
2. The game features a balanced single-party adventure. Take Romina through diverse areas, level her up, learn new skills, and equip new gear to overcome obstacles. Some bosses may leave you stumped at first, but the key to solving the problem could be right around the corner—maybe even from someone in a bunny costume.
3. Fleshed-out JRPG combat rewards strategic thinking. Daunting bosses block your path, but you‘ll overcome all challenges with the right combination of spells and gear. Persevere, and the truth at the end of the journey will be yours.
Gear, Crafting, and Shining Medals
1. While leveling is important, keeping your items stocked and your gear updated is equally critical. Invest your hard-earned money to gain an edge in combat. Some of the best equipment can be found or bought, but the most powerful pieces come from trading in Shining Medals—a classic RPG staple—or from crafting.
2. The game features a full crafting system. Find materials out in the field, then fuse them together to create powerful weapons and magic books. This system adds depth to exploration and rewards players who take the time to gather resources.
3. New gear will be key to solving the most difficult problems. Whether you‘re hunting for materials, trading medals, or crafting from scratch, every piece of equipment brings Romina one step closer to reclaiming her stolen power and facing the daemons who took it.
