Orange Cast: Prologue

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Orange Cast: Prologue is a single player role playing shooter game with thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by Team Rez and was released on December 24, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

A MYSTERIOUS TALE - WISHLIST NOW! FULL VERSION. MORE ADVENTURES! About the GamePrologue to Orange Cast, an atmospheric adventure in a large-scale setting where Soviet and Western science fiction are combined itself. As a humanity’s elite space trooper, you take on a heroic, action-packed adventure throughout the galaxy. Explore planets, protect colonies, and be the first to meet the unknown! …

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game presents a cinematic, story-driven sci-fi shooter experience with an intriguing setting and premise.
Visual and atmospheric design, including the soundtrack and environments, occasionally create an engaging sci-fi mood.
Accessible gameplay mechanics that allow players to quickly grasp the basics, with some appreciation for the story and world-building.

Controls are clunky, unintuitive, and sometimes frustrating, including awkward weapon handling and movement bugs.
Technical issues including inconsistent graphics quality, jerky animations, frame rate problems, and localization issues with poor English translation and Russian voiceovers.
Combat feels uninspired and repetitive due to weak enemy AI, lack of impact in shooting mechanics, and limited strategic depth.

graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
41%
18%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising the sci-fi aesthetic and enjoying certain visually striking moments, while others criticize inconsistent textures, stiff animations, and a general lack of polish. Many compare the visuals to older-generation or mid-tier quality, noting that settings often don't significantly enhance the appearance. Overall, the graphics are seen as adequate but somewhat outdated and lacking refinement.
- “I have always been attracted by games about space, because in such games you can enjoy the graphics to the fullest, you can endlessly look at different points of the galaxy, the sky and so on.”
- “The graphics are okay; they have gone for a Dead Space kind of feel to it, with a third-person over-the-shoulder look.”
- “Some environments and moments are visually striking, especially when the game leans into its sci-fi aesthetic, but these are offset by inconsistent textures, stiff animations, and a general lack of polish.”
- “At ultra graphics setting, the visuals appear equivalent to a low setting.”
- “Feels like a really cheap Gears of War, with really average graphics and unexciting gameplay.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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19%
The story aims to deliver a cinematic, sci-fi narrative with themes of corporate power, military conflict, and mysterious forces, showing moments of promise and atmospheric depth. However, it currently feels fragmented and unclear, hindered by poor localization and pacing issues that detract from engagement. Despite interesting plot elements and voice acting, the storytelling lacks cohesion and polish, leaving players wanting a more refined and accessible narrative experience.
- “It is immediately apparent that the developers are aiming for a cinematic, story-driven shooter that draws inspiration from established science fiction themes—corporate power, military conflict, and mysterious forces beyond human understanding.”
- “The game introduces elements of corporate intrigue, military operations, and unknown threats, suggesting a layered story with multiple threads.”
- “Great atmospheric game with cool fantastic story.”
- “Rather than building a cohesive narrative, the prologue presents fragments of a larger story, leaving the player with an impression of complexity without the clarity needed to fully engage with it.”
- “It's very lax in any real story telling.”
- “Also, the English localization is so bad that I really can't tell you what the story is even about.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The gameplay in Orange Cast: Prologue is straightforward and accessible but suffers from predictability, limited mechanics, and inconsistent controls, making combat feel repetitive and frustrating for many players. While some appreciate its connection to the story and occasional fun shooter elements, others find the mechanics shallow, buggy, and unenjoyable. Overall, it serves more as a brief introduction than a fully developed gameplay experience.
- “Orange Cast: Prologue by Team Rez and Valkyrie Initiative is a short, self-contained introduction to a larger sci-fi project, designed less as a complete experience and more as a preview of the world, mechanics, and tone the full game aims to deliver.”
- “The structure of the prologue is straightforward and linear, guiding the player through a sequence of combat encounters and scripted moments that introduce the core gameplay.”
- “On a basic level, the mechanics are functional and easy to grasp, making it accessible from the start.”
- “Game mechanics don't work consistently; it's a chore to play and no fun after 20 minutes or so.”
- “The controls are bad, the tutorial pop-ups are annoying, even the shooting mechanic has an offset from the reticle cursor; the AI seemed mostly confused and the environment felt empty and pointless.”
- “But most players aren't going to get much satisfaction out of the shallow shooting mechanics and buggy movement.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively creates a compelling atmosphere through its use of lighting, environmental design, and a fitting sci-fi soundtrack, which together enhance both exploration and combat. This immersive setting supports a broader narrative and contributes to an engaging overall experience.
- “There are moments where the game captures a sense of atmosphere, using lighting and environmental design to hint at a broader narrative beyond what is directly shown.”
- “The soundtrack fits the tone of a science fiction setting, helping to reinforce the atmosphere during exploration and combat.”
- “Great atmospheric game with a cool, fantastic story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music effectively complements the science fiction atmosphere during exploration and combat, enhancing immersion. However, some users find the soundtrack mismatched and unpolished, contributing to an overall amateurish presentation.
- “The soundtrack fits the tone of a science fiction setting, helping to reinforce the atmosphere during exploration and combat.”
- “The look and sound of the game is decent compared to other indie games in terms of music and sound effects.”
- “Everything about the orange cast screams "amateur effort", from unresponsive keyboard controls, lack of controller support, utterly mismatched music, to laughable character animation showcased in all of their glory through lengthy unskippable cutscenes, and eye-rolling "story".”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find that inconsistencies in the game can disrupt immersion, especially during key narrative or emotional moments, reducing the overall emotional impact.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is lacking, resulting in noticeable technical performance limitations.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game’s humor is highlighted by its amusing Soviet-style posters, which add a unique and entertaining touch to the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from stability issues, with buggy movement negatively impacting the overall experience, and shallow shooting mechanics further diminishing player satisfaction.
- “Most players won't find much satisfaction due to the shallow shooting mechanics and buggy movement.”

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Orange Cast: Prologue is a role playing shooter game with thriller and science fiction themes.

Orange Cast: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Orange Cast: Prologue was released on December 24, 2020.

Orange Cast: Prologue was developed by Team Rez.

Orange Cast: Prologue has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Orange Cast: Prologue for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Orange Cast: Prologue is a single player game.

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