Orph: The Lost Boy

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In "Orph: The Lost Boy," play as a father seeking to find his son in a foreboding orphanage filled with puzzles, secrets, and evil. Your decisions will impact the outcome, with multiple endings, challenging puzzles, and a vast, multi-level building to explore. Confront your fears and keep your sanity as you navigate this dark world. Features include hidden secrets, easter eggs, and a gripping, suspenseful story.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

41%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

atmosphere1 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game features a frightening atmosphere with effective jump scares that keep players engaged.
The story is intriguing, with players uncovering details through diary pages and item exploration.
Despite some criticisms, many players found the gameplay smooth and enjoyed the stylistic green filter.

The game is very short, with some players completing it in under three hours.
The lack of auto-save and the need for manual saving can lead to frustrating restarts if players die.
The green color filter can make it difficult to distinguish certain items, complicating puzzle-solving.

story
5 mentions
40 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game's story is conveyed through diary pages and item discoveries, offering a compelling narrative that some players found engaging. However, others felt it lacked depth and background details, leading to mixed reviews regarding its overall execution.
- “I enjoyed the story behind the whole game, but in some parts, I do wish I had more background details and just more overall.”
- “Great story development as you discover items in-game.”
- “It is hands down one of the worst games I played in a long time - both story, puzzle, and performance-wise.”
- “The story is told through diary pages.”
music
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the overlapping music from different rooms can become overwhelming, as it results in multiple songs playing simultaneously, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only thing I really wish was changed is the overlapping music from one room.”
- “It got overwhelming at times being able to hear two different songs being played at once depending on where I was standing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is notably frightening, enhanced by a distinctive green filter that contributes significantly to its overall ambiance, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The atmosphere was definitely frightening, and I really enjoyed the stylistic choice of the green filter. I think it added significantly to the overall ambiance of the game.”
graphics
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-300 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Orph - The Lost Boy" feature a fuzzy, low-fi VHS aesthetic that evokes a sense of nostalgia and enhances the horror experience, reminiscent of films like "Grave Encounters" and "Paranormal Activity." This visual style effectively contributes to the game's eerie atmosphere, making the abandoned asylum setting both spooky and engaging.
- “Combining fuzzy, low-fi VHS style visuals reminiscent of 'Grave Encounters' and 'Paranormal Activity', 'Orph - The Lost Boy' delivers some effective jump scares, a spooky location to explore in an abandoned asylum, and a chillingly intriguing premise concerning the mysterious disappearance of your son, which ultimately left me longing to learn the truth.”
- “The graphics are a jarring mix of fuzzy, low-fi VHS style visuals that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The visual quality feels outdated and lacks the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The low-resolution textures and inconsistent art style make it hard to immerse myself in the game world.”
gameplay
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth mechanics and well-timed jump scares, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is smooth, and the jump scares are well-timed.”
- “The controls are intuitive, making it easy to immerse yourself in the experience.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay keeps you on the edge of your seat, with just the right amount of challenge.”