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adventure video game
Little Orpheus
By The Chinese Room, released 1 Jan 2020
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- casual game
What it is
Little Orpheus is a side-scrolling narrative adventure from The Chinese Room, published by Secret Mode. Set in 1962, it follows Soviet cosmonaut Comrade Ivan Ivanovich after he is sent in the capsule Little Orpheus into an extinct volcano to explore the center of the Earth. The journey crosses lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles and other underground settings, with hostile creatures and the Menkv tribe in the way. The game presents its story across nine episodes in a colorful technicolor style, with comic and satirical elements. Its PC edition is described as remastered and includes Lost Recordings Mode, with collectibles, commentary and unlockable costumes. Steam lists single-player play, achievements, full controller support and Family Sharing. Its Steam release date is September 13, 2022, and Steam lists Windows; other stated platforms are macOS and Xbox Series X and Series S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Nine episodes in a technicolor world
- Lost Recordings Mode includes collectibles and commentary
- Full controller support
- Steam Achievements are listed
- Steam lists Windows only
- No multiplayer feature is listed
Who it suits
It suits players who want a story-led side-scrolling adventure with fantastical settings and comic storytelling. Full controller support and adjustable play through episodes are not claimed; single-player and controller support are listed.
Little Orpheus centers its adventure on an underground expedition, delivered through nine episodes. The listed features focus on single-player story play, controller support and bonus collectibles.
