An Unexpectedly Green Journey
- October 3, 2024
- Hosted Games
Get on SteamFrom birth to death, craft your orc's legacy. Wield the powers of a shaman or chief. Conquer the world. Become a god or a demon lord. Do what orcs do best!
Reviews
- The game offers a vast array of choices with meaningful consequences, leading to high replayability and diverse paths.
- Quality writing and engaging storytelling immerse players in the orc experience, allowing for a mix of humor and depth.
- Players appreciate the freedom to shape their character's journey, whether through combat, diplomacy, or other unique paths.
- Some sections of the game are time-limited, which may require multiple playthroughs to fully explore all content.
- The writing, while fitting the setting, can be perceived as simpler or less immersive compared to other interactive fiction games.
- The game's store page could benefit from better screenshots to better represent the depth of the writing and gameplay.
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story is highly praised for its engaging and flexible narrative, allowing players to explore various anti-social behaviors and make impactful choices that shape their journey. The author's storytelling skills bring the characters to life, particularly the orc characters, creating a world where cunning can triumph over brute force. Overall, the narrative strikes a balance between seriousness and playful exploration, making it an exciting experience.
“So much choice in your story path, engaging and exciting developments, and you control the journey!”
“Aided and abetted by the storytelling skills of the author, who allows us free reign on what anti-social behavior we want to exhibit next, it's easy to get lost in this world where brute force sometimes loses and where orc cunning might help you get out of trouble.”
“And it's all thanks to the storytelling skills of the author, who has obviously modeled his characters on those of the orcs he knows.”
“This is the kind of story that you take both seriously and not so much.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a vast array of diverse paths and encounters that encourage multiple playthroughs. Players can explore different strategies, from leading a horde to engaging in diplomacy, making it one of the most replayable titles in the genre.
“I've only done one path so far, but I can see the inklings of the depth of other paths, and honestly, I don't know if I've seen a game with as much replayability and diverse paths from Cog before.”
“The replayability in this game is insane; the sheer variety of encounters and ways to handle them boggles the mind.”
“Honestly, this game might be one of the most replayable Cog games ever released. You can choose to lead a green horde or make a name for yourself in other endeavors; you can choose conquests of war or peaceful (well, as peaceful as an orc can be) methods of diplomacy.”
“Honestly, this game might be one of the most replayable COG games ever released. You can choose to lead a green horde or make a name for yourself in other endeavors; you can choose conquests of war or peaceful (well, as peaceful as an orc can be) methods of diplomacy.”
“I've only done one path so far, but I can see the inklings of the depth of other paths. Honestly, I don't know if I've seen a game with as much replayability and diverse paths from COG before.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is well-received, with players noting that even those who typically dislike reading can find enjoyment in the witty writing and comedic elements.
“If you don't hate reading (funny enough, I usually do), you can easily love what's here.”
“The humor in this game is so clever and unexpected; it had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
“I appreciate how the game balances its humor with the storyline, making every joke feel relevant and well-timed.”
