Orphans

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Orphans is an adventure game that combines horror, mystery, and thriller elements for a unique experience. With an interesting plot and spectacular game mechanics, players are drawn into a well-crafted world with good visuals. However, the game is very grinding and features an abundance of advertisements, which may deter some players. Overall, Orphans offers a hilarious and suspenseful journey that is sure to keep players engaged.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,226 reviews

story405 positive mentions

monetization73 negative mentions

Engaging storyline that keeps players hooked and invested in the characters.
High-quality graphics and immersive multimedia elements enhance the gaming experience.
Unique concept of blending text messaging with horror elements creates a captivating atmosphere.

Mini games are often too difficult, frustrating players and hindering story progression.
The pacing can be slow, with lengthy dialogues that may detract from the overall experience.
In-app purchases for premium content can feel necessary to fully enjoy the game, leading to dissatisfaction.

story
700 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
40%
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging and immersive narrative, with many players appreciating the character development and plot twists. However, a significant number of reviews express frustration with the mini-games that interrupt the story progression, often describing them as overly difficult and detracting from the overall experience. While the storyline is compelling and well-crafted, the reliance on challenging puzzles to advance has led to mixed feelings among players, with some considering it a major drawback.
- “The storyline is amazing and the videos and photos make it look way more realistic, but the problem is the so-called hacking mini-game because that is very unnecessarily hard and does not let us play the game ahead.”
- “The story is fascinating enough that I was happy to purchase the premium pack.”
- “The story is really fun and engaging, with great character development and a captivating plot.”
- “A lot of the story seems to be just filler and most of the time I just want them to get to the point or something that's actually interesting.”
- “The storyline and everything with this game is amazing, the horror part is done perfectly to the point that you would feel the creeps and I was looking forward to completing this game but I'm just not able to, I spent a whole day clearing the mini-games but they're just so hard it's like I can't move forward and lose all interest in the game.”
- “The story is ridiculous and predictable, the dialogue is awful and unrealistic, and the mini-game is irrelevant to the story and way too difficult.”
monetization
88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
10%
83%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive reliance on ads and in-app purchases to progress, particularly in challenging mini-games. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for extra moves, the limited rewards and frequent need to spend coins create a sense of being forced to pay or watch numerous ads, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the balance between monetization and gameplay experience appears to be a significant concern for players.
- “I love that there's no ads every second like most free games, which is very annoying.”
- “So far, I haven't felt the need to make any in-app purchases, but I could if I wanted to enhance the game.”
- “It's a really good game and you're not too hindered by the in-game purchases.”
- “The issue is that it's impossible to get through the mini game levels without spending in-game money or watching a ton of ads (which doesn't always help). They feel rigged to lose to the point that waiting for your lives to restore makes you lose interest.”
- “It's almost impossible to complete some levels without coins, and yet the ads you can watch don't give nearly enough coins, making it difficult to get through the game without paying for it.”
- “The mini games are awful and I am pretty sure they are rigged to make you spend coins and watch excessive ads.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
29%
7%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their high quality and realism, contributing significantly to the overall immersive experience. Many players noted that the visuals are polished and engaging, enhancing the horror elements and storyline. However, some users expressed a desire for further improvements and enhancements, particularly in relation to mini-games that detracted from the visual experience.
- “The graphics are amazing, yet the mini games are difficult, but I seem to finish them in the end. I would highly recommend this game to anyone!”
- “The visuals are very polished, and the writing is great.”
- “Well, this is a very nice and brilliant game. The graphics and all are so good it doesn't feel like it's a game; it feels like reality.”
- “I may have put up with it a little longer if the story, writing, and graphics were better, but they're sucky.”
- “It's a bottom of the barrel trash game with uninspired basic visuals which is obviously rigged to make you lose all lives even on easy difficulties to force you into spending money and I won't support such predatory tactics!”
- “I hope graphics can be improved.”
gameplay
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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11%
The gameplay of "orphans" is generally praised for its immersive storytelling and engaging mechanics, though some players find the frequent mini-games and chat interactions disrupt the flow and can feel repetitive. While many appreciate the unique horror elements and character development, there are mixed feelings about the pacing and the necessity of certain game mechanics, with some players hoping for updates to enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers a compelling blend of horror and interactivity, but the execution of certain gameplay elements has drawn criticism.
- “The gameplay, story, characters, and all are amazing.”
- “Truly an interesting gameplay and storyline.”
- “Awesome, very realistic gameplay.”
- “I understand needing to make a profit, but this just feels rotten because it interferes with the gameplay.”
- “Bit slow gameplay at times, slightly repetitive.”
- “Too much talking in the group chat about nonsense and it takes forever to get to the actual gameplay.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspects of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly in the form of text conversations and mini-games that often feel drawn out and lacking in variety. While some enjoy the storyline and the addictive nature of the game, the frequent need to engage in monotonous tasks detracts from the overall experience. Many users express a desire for options to skip or streamline these grinding elements to enhance their enjoyment.
- “Nothing but tedious fake texting while hoping the game shifted to on-site.”
- “Loved the game, but found the hacking puzzles tedious and eventually boring, and so annoying that I couldn't go any further on the game until completing loads of the same puzzles over and over again!”
- “The story's okay, but the minigames are extremely tedious and annoying.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating its atmospheric quality, particularly in enhancing the horror experience. However, many users express frustration over the inability to turn off the background music and the costs associated with accessing additional music features. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's ambiance, the monetization and technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “New features with the multimedia pack, including background music, picking a profile pic for yourself, and themes for your in-game phone.”
- “Just love the game... it had the best horror visuals and music in a text-based game.”
- “With the music background function, it makes the orphan's spine-chilling game.”
- “I love games like this and I want to love this, but I cannot turn the background music off.”
- “The only sad thing is that the game says everything is free inside it, yet you have to pay to get the extra notes and other stuff... the background music... quite sad.”
- “No matter what I do to game or phone settings, my music shuts off as soon as I click into the game.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it unintentionally hilarious due to over-the-top scenarios and character interactions, while others appreciate the intentional comedic elements woven into the spooky narrative. Many reviews highlight the clever character development and engaging dialogue that contribute to both the humor and the tension, making for a unique blend of funny and frightening moments. Overall, the humor is seen as a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I've laughed out loud more times than I have been scared, and it's not because this game is funny on purpose.”
- “Love the humor and graphics!”
- “Btw, author chats are brilliantly funny.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its incredible visuals and immersive, spooky elements that enhance the storytelling. Reviewers highlight the engaging and creepy ambiance, which effectively draws players into the experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the combination of compelling characters and atmospheric dialogues contributes to a captivating and unsettling environment.
- “The images and footage are incredible and add to the spooky atmosphere.”
- “I love the characters and media, plus the creepy atmosphere.”
- “The creepy atmosphere was engaging.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability; while many find the game entertaining with minimal glitches, some have encountered freezing issues and bugs, particularly when prompted for codes or IDs. Despite these concerns, the game is generally well-received, with players expressing hope for improvements in future updates.
- “Everyone has been extremely entertained with almost no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or major issues.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Every time I get asked for a code/id, it freezes.”
- “It can be a little buggy, but apart from that, it's a very good game.”
- “Some bugs and glitches in the most recent episode, but otherwise a fun game.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a deep and emotionally charged storyline that can lead to strong player investment in the characters. However, the inability to save all characters may leave some players feeling helpless and emotionally drained, making it less suitable for those sensitive to such outcomes. Overall, while it offers a compelling narrative, it can evoke intense emotional responses that may not resonate with everyone.
- “The game has such a deep, scary, and also emotional storyline.”
- “The story is amazing, and I loved it until it was spoiled for me that you can't save all characters. I had made a strong emotional bond with them and became depressed for a week, but if you're emotionally strong, I recommend it.”
- “You get emotionally invested in all the characters.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Duskwood is praised for its superior character development and engaging storyline, which balances humor and spookiness effectively. Reviewers highlight the depth of characters and the overall narrative as standout features of the game.
- “Duskwood is far superior in both storyline and character development, as well as in the balance between mini-games.”
- “Great character development with a funny yet spooky storyline.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is noted for its strong replay value, making it enjoyable to revisit multiple times.
- “A good game with replay value.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes me want to play again and again.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the different paths and strategies available.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally smooth, though some users have reported minor glitches, such as issues when entering names.