Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb

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Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb is a point-and-click adventure game set in a world populated by sentient animal species. Players control Rif, a young dog, as he seeks to clear his name and restore a stolen artifact, the Orb of Storms, to its rightful owner. The game features puzzle-solving, dialogue trees, and exploration in a rich, hand-drawn environment.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story18 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features charming characters, humorous dialogue, and a unique post-apocalyptic setting that immerses players in its world.
The voice acting is well done for its time, adding life to the anthropomorphic characters and enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a nostalgic trip for fans of classic point-and-click adventures, with engaging puzzles and a rich story that appeals to both children and adults.

The gameplay can feel tedious due to maze-like areas and backtracking, which may frustrate players and disrupt the flow of the story.
Some players found the story to be rushed and lacking depth, particularly in later sections, leading to a less satisfying conclusion.
The graphics and design show their age, which may not appeal to modern gamers accustomed to higher production values.

story
42 mentions
43 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The story of "Inherit the Earth: Quest for the Orb" is generally praised for its charm, intriguing backstory, and engaging characters, reminiscent of classic adventure games. However, many reviewers note that the narrative quality declines in later parts, feeling rushed and lacking depth, which can lead to confusion and a disjointed experience. Overall, while the game offers a delightful and nostalgic journey, it could benefit from more character interactions and a more cohesive storyline.
- “The story is wonderful and very mysterious.”
- “A rich story is interwoven with light humor and puzzles that are not too difficult yet feel rewarding to complete.”
- “The game looks and feels like something out of a Disney movie, presenting a sweet cute storyline with charming characters from the very first scene.”
- “The only issue is that with each part of the game, the quality of the story and gameplay respective to the prior part drops noticeably, but not enough to be a turn-off from the overall presentation.”
- “This also has to do with later parts being unclear in direction and allowing for you to do some things out of order, which ruins the intended story a little.”
- “The story starts off very strong, but feels like it lags from the 15% mark until the last 10%, with only a little sprinkled in.”
music
14 mentions
79 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and variety, enhancing the overall experience with delightful tunes that complement the characters and settings. Reviewers appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, noting that it encourages players to linger in the game’s environments, although some mention that the music loops could be longer. Overall, the combination of enjoyable music, great voice acting, and charming graphics contributes to a captivating atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is also very nice; I found it to be pretty catchy, humming a lot of the tunes.”
- “For all the different locations, it's nice to have such a variety of music tracks.”
- “The characters, world, lore, writing, and music are all lovely.”
graphics
13 mentions
54 % positive mentions
23 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their solid hand-drawn pixel-art style, which is considered decent for its time and features well-drawn landscapes and character designs. However, some players noted that the pixelated nature can lead to key items blending into the background, highlighting a generational gap in visual clarity. Overall, while the graphics are charming and nostalgic, there is a consensus that an update could enhance gameplay experience without losing the original's essence.
- “The graphics style is a pretty solid hand-drawn pixel-art style.”
- “The sprite animation and character artwork is top-notch for its time and holds up to modern pixel games.”
- “Nice graphics for the time, with well-drawn landscapes and good character design.”
- “Another issue, but this one is more due to the generational gaps in graphics, is that some key items I needed went completely overlooked because of the pixelated nature, causing them to blend in instead of standing out. This is solely an issue of differences in times and technology.”
- “The graphics are decent for its time, but they mostly rely on isometric movement, with a few flatter areas.”
- “One of the few 90s video games that can unreservedly call itself a furry game; its big ambitions were ultimately constrained by the budget and the publisher, resulting in an inoffensive bare-bones experience.”
humor
8 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by excellent voice acting and witty dialogue that often elicits laughter, contributing to an engaging experience. While many players appreciate the light-hearted moments and clever writing, some find the humor to be overly corny and the story somewhat clichéd. Additionally, localization issues may affect the comedic impact in different language versions.
- “The voice acting is great and fits the characters really well, the music is enjoyable, the writing had me laughing out loud very often and the art... oh man... I'm a sucker for good art and designs and this game sure delivers on that front.”
- “The game is voice acted, with some very humorous dialogue, and a wide range of characters.”
- “This game also has its humorous moments which had me burst out laughing a couple of times.”
gameplay
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally straightforward and accessible, benefiting from the ScummVM engine, but some players feel it lacks depth and polish, particularly in its rushed story and underdeveloped world. While the mechanics are easy to grasp, the inclusion of repetitive mazes can lead to frustration, detracting from the overall experience. Players suggest that a remake should focus on enhancing graphics while maintaining the core gameplay feel and addressing narrative gaps.
- “The gameplay is forgiving, though I did not try most of the obviously wrong responses.”
- “Gameplay is simple to understand and the ScummVM engine lends itself well.”
- “If this game was ever to be remade, I feel it would be best to update the graphics to the 2000s, keep the story and mechanics mostly as is, but close any gaps while keeping the feeling of the gameplay from part 1 going, where it was fairly obvious what to do and where to go, even if not always how to do it.”
- “My two negatives were that the story felt very rushed, and the gameplay was a bit too big for its britches.”
- “The second point in the gameplay is that for such a short plot, it certainly feels like more could've been packed into the world.”
- “Additionally, the game contains gameplay filler in the form of several mazes - while they are not necessarily a bad thing, they happen one after another in quick succession.”
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its detailed lore and character development, which contribute to its charm, alongside well-drawn landscapes and character design that enhance the overall experience.
- “This is a really charming old game that is worth playing for the detailed lore and character development.”
- “+ nice graphics for the time, with well drawn landscapes and good character design”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has low to no replayability, primarily due to its straight-linear story structure, which limits exploration and alternative outcomes. Players note that once the main storyline is completed, subsequent playthroughs feel rushed and lack meaningful content.
- “Low to no replayability due to a straight-linear story.”
- “The only negative aspects of the game are the length and lack of replay value, since there's not much outside the main storyline. Once you reach the end, your next playthrough will take only minutes.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming and wholesome, contributing positively to their overall experience.
- “The content I saw was very wholesome.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised as good, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you on edge.”
- “The ambient sounds and visuals create a captivating atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been notably enhanced by the Dreamers Guild, who managed to access the source code and successfully adapted it to run on Windows XP, improving its performance significantly.
- “The Dreamers Guild somehow obtained the source code and optimized it years ago to run smoothly for XP.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making it run seamlessly on various systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, ensuring a smooth gameplay experience even on lower-end hardware.”
- “The Dreamers Guild somehow got the source code and optimized it years ago to run it for XP.”
- “The game's optimization is severely lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, the poor optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding can become tedious, especially when having to repeat certain tasks, and recommend saving frequently to avoid minor crashes that may disrupt progress.
- “Some minor crashes; please save often. Some of the shores become really tedious when you have to do them again.”