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title: "Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect"
description: "The story begins with the sudden death of the family matriarch, and subsequently spins out of control when her two sons, Gerald and Xander, are put on the defen"
image: "https://t.vndb.org/cv/99/37399.jpg"
---

# Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect

![Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect](https://t.vndb.org/cv/99/37399.jpg)

**Developer:** Crime Opera Studios

**Release date:** Dec 7, 2019

**Platform:** Windows, Linux, macOS, Switch, XBO, XXS

**Language:** English

**Rating:** 5.9/10 (6 votes)

## Description
The story begins with the sudden death of the family matriarch, and subsequently spins out of control when her two sons, Gerald and Xander, are put on the defensive, as former partners threaten to take over their collective business ventures for themselves.

Crime Opera is a tale of loyalty and deceit, murder and survival, and both the strength and frailty of familial bonds. This particular novel serves as a prologue to a much longer saga, following the Gallos from childhood to old age as they are pitted against the outside forces of the mafia world, and eventually, each other as well. 

[From [Lemmasoft forums](https://lemmasoft.renai.us/forums/viewtopic.php?t=44880)]

## Characters
### Amy Gallo
6 years old, she is the youngest daughter of Xander and Molly Gallo. After witnessing a terrible event, her mind begins to play tricks on her and a mental illness begins to take hold of her.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Traits:** 

### Burtie Gallo
8 years old, he is the youngest son of Xander and Molly Gallo. Burtie is a troubled boy with a dark personality. His mother is convinced that there must be something seriously wrong with him.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Traits:** 

### Izzy Gallo
7 years old, she is the middle sibling of Gerald and Alice Gallo. Izzy is daddy’s little princess, which can become quite the pain in the neck for her mother.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Traits:** 

### Kevin Gallo
15 years old, he is the eldest son of Gerald and Alice Gallo. Kevin is an ambitious teenager who holds great respect for his father and wants nothing more than to be inducted into the family business.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Traits:** 

### Ronnie Gallo
10 years old, he is the oldest son of Xander and Molly Gallo. Ronnie is a somewhat introverted boy who cares for others, but his sense of justice is still developing.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Traits:** 

### Shana Gallo
12 years old, she is the oldest daughter of Xander and Molly Gallo. Shana is a caring young girl who is wary of her father’s criminal ways and dreams of a life far away from him.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Long, Asymmetrical Blunt Bangs
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Clothes:** Earrings, T-shirt, Bracelet, Pleated Skirt
- **Personality:** Reserved, Kind, Mature, Pacifist
- **Subject of:** Child Abuse, Survival, Completely Avoidable Death
- **Role:** Daughter, Cousin, American, Italian, Older Sister, Runaway

### Alice Gallo
Married to Gerald. Strict yet good natured, and never afraid to speak her mind.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Traits:** 

### Dean Gallo
A cousin of the Gallo brothers, takes care of the odd jobs.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Traits:** 

### Gavin Russo
12 years old. A poor boy who is a loyal friend to Shana.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Black, Short, V Bangs
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Suspenders, Formal Shirt
- **Body:** Scar
- **Personality:** Idiot, Kind, Protective, Overconfident
- **Role:** Spy
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide
- **Engages in:** Smuggling

### Gerald Gallo
The eldest of the two brothers running the family business. Calm and relaxed, and in complete control of his faculties.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown, Short, Moustache
- **Clothes:** Suit, Glasses, Necktie
- **Personality:** Pretending, Relaxed, Refined, Kind, Protective, Money Lover, Sly, Pragmatic, Dishonest, Cruel, Manipulative, Family Oriented
- **Engages in:** Planning, Murder, Matricide, Smuggling, Infiltration, Drug Trafficking
- **Role:** Husband, Father, Son, Criminal, Mafia, American, Italian, Older Brother, Antagonist
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide, Paranoia

### Hans Bianchi
An untrustworthy business partner who seeks to take advantage of the Gallos.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Moustache, Grey
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Body:** Old, Overweight
- **Clothes:** Coat, Suit, Necktie
- **Items:** Walking Stick
- **Role:** Mafia, Italian, Antagonist
- **Engages in:** Blackmail, Kidnapping
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide
- **Personality:** Money Lover, Manipulative

### Molly Gallo
Xander’s young wife, and mother to all his children. Sweet, caring, and a good mother.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Brown, Blunt Bangs
- **Eyes:** Blue
- **Clothes:** Dress, Earrings, Bracelet
- **Role:** Wife, Mother, American
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide, Infidelity, Domestic Violence
- **Personality:** Kind, Protective, Pacifist, Docile, Obedient
- **Engages in:** Self-sacrifice
- **Body:** Nail Polish

### Serena McIntosh
18. Xander’s young mistress, often serves as a babysitter for the children.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Shoulder-length, Orange
- **Eyes:** Amber
- **Clothes:** Dress, Earrings, Bracelet
- **Role:** Prostitute, Poor, Concubine, Mistress, Babysitter
- **Personality:** Coward, Obedient
- **Subject of:** Domestic Violence

### Xander Gallo
The youngest of the two brothers. He is hard headed, easily angered, and often violent.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown
- **Role:** Villain, Husband, Father, Criminal, Mafia, American, Italian, Younger Brother, Antagonist
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Body:** Scar
- **Clothes:** Suit, Necktie
- **Personality:** Selfish, Arrogant, Cold-hearted, Short-tempered, Rude, Possessive, Vindictive, Violent, Cruel
- **Engages in:** Domestic Violence, Murder, Child Abuse, Infidelity, Mercy Killing, Smuggling, Drug Trafficking
- **Subject of:** Survival

### Casey Rollins
Xander is never seen without him.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Alias:** Bodyguard
- **Hair:** Black, Short
- **Body:** Muscular
- **Clothes:** Suit, Necktie, Sunglasses
- **Role:** Bodyguard
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide

### Loretta Gallo
The Gallo matriarch.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Alias:** Grandma
- **Hair:** White, Wavy, Short
- **Clothes:** Dress, Necklace, Pendant Necklace, Pendant Earrings
- **Role:** Widow, Grandmother, Mafia
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide, Betrayal
- **Body:** Makeup

### Teddy
Amy's teddy bear. His personality is a product of her delusions.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Personality:** Rude, Rebellious
- **Role:** Figment

### Terry Childers
One of Bianchi's henchmen, although his loyalty to the man is questionable.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Violet, Short
- **Clothes:** Trousers, Belt, Formal Shirt
- **Engages in:** Planning, Betrayal
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide, Betrayal
- **Personality:** Kind, Honest

### Albert Morris
A forthright man who seeks to end his business relationship with the Gallos.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Hair:** Brown
- **Clothes:** Suit, Glasses, Bow Tie
- **Subject of:** Death, Homicide
- **Role:** Wealthy
- **Personality:** Stubborn

### Maya Gallo
2 years old. Youngest daughter of Gerald and Alice. Only plays a minor role in this story.

- **Gender:** Female
- **Hair:** Blond, Short, Spiky Bangs
- **Eyes:** Violet
- **Clothes:** Dress, Headband, Bracelet
- **Body:** Infant

### Rufus
A dog that Ronnie finds.

- **Gender:** Male
- **Subject of:** Torture, Death
- **Role:** Dog

## Shops
- [Official Website](https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Crime-Opera-The-Butterfly-Effect)
- [Itch](https://crimeoperastudios.itch.io/crime-opera-the-butterfly-effect)

## Releases
### English
- **2018-11-12**: Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect - Demo - [Official website](https://twitter.com/CrimeOpera/status/1062011761254051840), [Itch.io](https://crimeoperastudios.itch.io/crime-opera-the-butterfly-effect-demo)
- **2019-12-07**: Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect - [Itch.io](https://crimeoperastudios.itch.io/crime-opera-the-butterfly-effect)
- **2021-04-28**: Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect - [Official website](https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Crime-Opera-The-Butterfly-Effect), [Nintendo](https://www.nintendo.com/store/products/crime-opera-the-butterfly-effect-switch/)
- **2021-04-28**: Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect - [Official website](https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Crime-Opera-The-Butterfly-Effect)
- **2021-04-28**: Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect - [Official website](https://www.eastasiasoft.com/games/Crime-Opera-The-Butterfly-Effect)

## Tags
ADV, NVL, Pistol Combat, Multiple Protagonists, Multiple Endings, Murder Mystery, Descriptions of Violence, Bloody Scenes, Gore, Crime Family, Crime, Heroine with Psychological Problems, Child Protagonist, 80's, Thriller, Hero with Psychological Problems, Italian Mafia, Past United States of America

## More Games from Crime Opera Studios
- [Crime Opera: The Butterfly Effect](https://pinovel.net/v24812)
- [Crime Opera: Beyond Butterfly](https://pinovel.net/v27675)
- [Crime Opera: The Caterpillar Candids](https://pinovel.net/v38829)
- [Crime Opera II: The Floodgate Effect](https://pinovel.net/v31154)

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