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Play Overview
Little Orpheus (2020) is a running and jumping game set in 1962 where you play Ivan Ivanovich as he explores lost civilisations, undersea kingdoms and prehistoric jungles. The game is played in retrospect as you explain your adventures to a general suspicious of your loss of the atomic power source from your shuttle.
Inspired by classic movies like Flash Gordon, Sinbad and The Land that Time Forgot, you play through eight bitesize episodes as you try and escape to your craft (the Little Orpheus). Interactions are designed with a touch screen in mind, and keep things simple while still requiring good timing. Adding a Bluetooth controller extends the experience with more precision.
Along with the puzzles and platform, the game works hard at the narrative and voice acting. It's unusual because it commits to the Cold War setting -- both the absurdity and humanity of it. Novelty is extended by pitting us as the Russian explorer who is suspected of defecting. As you work to clear your name, you can't help but connect with Ivan.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Little Orpheus 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ollie Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
Inspired by classic movies like Flash Gordon, Sinbad and The Land that Time Forgot, you play through eight bitesize episodes as you try and escape to your craft (the Little Orpheus). Interactions are designed with a touch screen in mind, and keep things simple while still requiring good timing. Adding a Bluetooth controller extends the experience with more precision.
Along with the puzzles and platform, the game works hard at the narrative and voice acting. It's unusual because it commits to the Cold War setting -- both the absurdity and humanity of it. Novelty is extended by pitting us as the Russian explorer who is suspected of defecting. As you work to clear your name, you can't help but connect with Ivan.
Our examiner, Jo Robertson, first checked Little Orpheus 4 years ago. It was re-examined by Ollie Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
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Duration
Play Time: This game will take between 4 hours and 5 and a half hours to complete. This is an episodic game because of its original release on smartphone.
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated IGEA G.
Rated 4+ on Apple Arcade.
Skill Level
8+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. You could play this game as a really young player although to appreciate the retro move aesthetic some maturity does help. Understanding the Cold War setting isn't completely necessary as the game has a great narrative, but this does add to the appreciation.
Costs
Little Orpheus usually costs £9.99.
A free additional (ninth) episode was added after the launch. Ivan is travelling back to the surface of the Earth through the magical sky city of Perun, but something is not right in this once idyllic land.
Little Orpheus
There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.
A free additional (ninth) episode was added after the launch. Ivan is travelling back to the surface of the Earth through the magical sky city of Perun, but something is not right in this once idyllic land.
Game Details
Release Date: 12/06/2020, updated in 2022
Price: 80% Off
Out Now: PC, PS4, Switch and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 8+ year-olds
Players: 1
Genres: Adventure, Platform (Narrative and Puzzle)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Chinese Room (@ChineseRoom)
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