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Orphan

65%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
stability
88% User Score Based on 25 reviews

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EARTH IS UNDER ATTACK! Orphan is a 2D sci-fi platformer about a young boy who may be the last survivor of an alien invasion. Under the cover of night, he ventures out in search of other life and to seek revenge against the machines that have taken over the Earth. SURVIVE Evade the invaders, gather fish and water to survive and set up camps to save your progress. UNCOVER Explore the Appalachian …

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall atmosphere.
  • The gameplay combines elements of stealth, exploration, and combat, providing a challenging and engaging experience.
  • The story is intriguing and well-written, successfully drawing players into the narrative.
  • There are several bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in the Linux version.
  • The controls can be awkward, especially for keyboard players, requiring adjustments for a smoother experience.
  • Some players may find the gameplay too challenging or frustrating, particularly during stealth sections.
  • graphics
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning aesthetics and unique art style, especially considering it was developed using GameMaker Studio. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals, excellent animations, and immersive atmosphere, although some have noted occasional performance issues in specific scenes. Overall, the game's graphics are highlighted as a standout feature, contributing significantly to the overall experience.

    • “The aesthetics of this game are amazing, especially considering it was made using GameMaker Studio.”
    • “Gorgeous and unique graphics in a short and sweet platformer.”
    • “The graphic design, music, and sound effects create an excellent atmosphere.”
    • “Even if at 95% of the game my graphics card can run it smoothly at 60fps, some scenes dropped to a crawl, and I had to change the config mid-game, since auto just seems to lock my rig at 30fps without any need.”
    • “It looks great for the most part but there are issues with the graphics, especially with the stealth.”
  • gameplay
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of stealth and combat mechanics, with players appreciating the clean mechanics for saving and healing. While the stealth elements are generally well-received, some players find them less enjoyable, and there are concerns about the pacing and challenge level, which can lead to frustration. Overall, the game features engaging exploration and combat, though some mechanics feel underdeveloped and there are minor quality of life issues.

    • “I actually appreciated the clean and fun mechanics for saving (a tent) and recovering life (a water canteen or roasting fish).”
    • “Gameplay-wise, the stealth mechanics are pretty good, and I like being able to set my own respawn point pretty much wherever I want (barring near enemies or on non-level surfaces).”
    • “Amazing graphics, very fun gameplay, excellent music, great animations, and a really cool story!”
    • “The game starts out as stealth-based and, for me at least, moved into combat-based after the first 20% or so of the gameplay.”
    • “I'm just hoping the game doesn't pull a PID, where you have to solve frustrating physics puzzles involving annoying platforming mechanics while dealing with unbearably slow movement and pacing.”
    • “There are some quality of life problems regarding orientation, healing mechanics, and design.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as unique and engaging, blending elements of mystery and suspense that drive exploration within a beautifully crafted world. While it features minimalist narration with limited dialogue, the narrative effectively captivates players, encouraging them to uncover the unfolding events through gameplay. Overall, the combination of atmospheric visuals and a well-written story enhances the experience, making it a compelling aspect of the game.

    • “The story, albeit simple, was also good enough to keep me intrigued and with just a touch of suspense.”
    • “The story is a well-written mystery that drives the boy to explore the game's world, and the game is nicely varied with intense boss fights and challenging puzzles.”
    • “The aesthetic is fantastic and the story is instantly engaging.”
    • “A map of the world is not available, and this can make exploration difficult especially when you have to backtrack in order to arrive in other areas and progress the story.”
    • “The story of Orphan is minimalist narration-wise, featuring only a handful of dialogues and cut-scenes, and mostly uses indirect narration describing what happens just with events.”
    • “Don't expect this to be a game where you just walk around listening to a story: Orphan is a well-blended mix of equal parts shooter, platformer, and storytelling game, featuring stealth sections at first, and after that, has pretty frequent combat against a variety of enemies.”
  • atmosphere
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its captivating atmosphere, drawing comparisons to Limbo with its shadowy art direction and detailed visuals, enhanced by effective sound design and music. While the movement may feel slightly slow, the overall aesthetic and immersive elements create a beautiful and engaging experience, though some players note that the music can become repetitive if progress stalls. Overall, it successfully combines an interesting story with a charming and atmospheric environment.

    • “An atmospheric puzzle/platformer adventure, sort of like Limbo, especially with the shadowy art direction, but really it is its own thing, interesting story and the game handles well.”
    • “The graphic design, music, and sound effects create an excellent atmosphere.”
    • “On a visual level, it does atmosphere very well, like a more crisp and detailed Limbo, and I love the light effects.”
    • “The UI is clean, the sound design helps the atmosphere, but the movement feels a bit slow.”
    • “On a visual level, it does atmosphere very well, resembling a more crisp and detailed version of Limbo, and I love the light effects.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality, contributing to an excellent overall ambiance alongside the graphics and sound effects. However, some players note that it can become repetitive if the gameplay does not progress, leading to mixed opinions on its long-term appeal. Overall, it is considered a strong aspect of the game, with a rating of 9 for sound and music.

    • “The graphic design, music, and sound effects create an excellent atmosphere.”
    • “Amazing graphics, very fun gameplay, excellent music, great animations, and a really cool story!”
    • “Sound is amazing, music is atmospheric though if you don't progress it could get repetitive.”
    • “Music has so far also been atmospheric, but I know that's something that people have mixed opinions about.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that while many glitches on Apple OS have been addressed, a noticeable number of bugs and glitches still persist in various situations, indicating that stability remains a mixed experience.

    • “There is a noticeable quantity of bugs and glitches in several situations.”
    • “I think most of the glitches, at least for Apple OS, have been cleaned up at this point.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally solid, with no major performance issues reported on high-end systems. However, some users have experienced occasional crashes, indicating room for improvement in stability.

    • “The performance and stability of the game are impressive, especially on my setup with an i7 4820k, GTX 1080, and 16GB RAM at 4K resolution.”
    • “I experienced no significant performance issues, although I did encounter a few crashes occasionally.”
    • “No issues about performance [i7 4820k, gtx1080, 16gb ram at 4k], however, some crashes occurred a few times.”

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