Orange Cast: Prologue

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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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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting story and setting, with potential for exploration and engaging gameplay.
Graphics are decent for a free game, with some players appreciating the atmospheric design and visual style.
Easy achievements and a fun shooting mechanic can provide a quick and enjoyable experience for players.

Controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game suffers from poor localization, with Russian voiceovers and poorly translated text making it hard to follow the story.
Many players reported bugs and performance issues, including problems with movement and weapon mechanics.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players noting a dated aesthetic reminiscent of PS4 titles and comparing it unfavorably to more graphically demanding games like Destiny 2. While certain aspects, such as the space setting, allow for visually appealing moments, many reviewers feel the overall quality is subpar, describing it as average or even cheap-looking, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “Especially I like the graphics and the story.”
- “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 basis for this game isn't bad and the visuals and combat are kind of fun.”
- “I would say it looks like PS4-era graphics.”
- “Of the minuses, I can only note outdated graphics.”
- “Feels like a really cheap Gears of War, with really average graphics and unexciting gameplay.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it genuinely interesting and atmospheric, while others criticize the storytelling quality and localization issues that hinder comprehension. Although there are elements of good voice acting and detailed world-building, many feel that the overall narrative execution is lacking, with unresponsive controls and poorly integrated cutscenes detracting from the experience.
- “The story genuinely seems interesting, and there's a codex feature that I will read on my second playthrough to find out more.”
- “It turned out to be a very interesting prologue, with good detailing of wounds and destructibility, nice voice acting, and lovely storytelling.”
- “Great atmospheric game with a cool, fantastic story.”
- “It's very lax in any real storytelling.”
- “Also, the English localization is so bad that I really can't tell you what the story is even about.”
- “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'.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and enjoyment, with many players criticizing the muddy visuals, poor controls, and shallow mechanics that detract from the experience. While some appreciate the addictive nature of the combat and the engaging plot, others find the overall gameplay to be lackluster and reminiscent of a lower-quality shooter.
- “A good shooter with fun and addictive gameplay.”
- “Usually the plot in such games is not very important, but in this game it is implemented with a bang; I liked the variety of gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “The combat mechanics are infuriating.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is perceived as mismatched and contributes to an overall amateurish feel, with users noting that it fails to enhance the experience and is accompanied by unresponsive controls and poor character animations.
- “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'.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the humor in the game largely through its amusing Soviet-era posters, which add a lighthearted and comedic touch to the overall experience.
- “The Soviet posters in the game are hilarious!”
- “The humor in this game is spot on and keeps me laughing throughout.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever jokes sprinkled throughout the gameplay.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game's stability is compromised by buggy movement, which detracts from the overall experience and satisfaction with the shooting mechanics.
- “Most players aren't going to get much satisfaction out of the shallow shooting mechanics and buggy movement.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a captivating and fantastical storyline that draws players into its world.
- “Great atmospheric game with a cool, fantastic story.”