Little Orpheus

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  • Summary: The year is 1962 and NASA are trying to put a man on the moon. In a remote corner of Siberia, a Soviet cosmonaut is heading in the other direction. Comrade Ivan Ivanovich is dropped into an extinct volcano in his exploration capsule, Little Orpheus, to explore the center of the earth. HeThe year is 1962 and NASA are trying to put a man on the moon. In a remote corner of Siberia, a Soviet cosmonaut is heading in the other direction. Comrade Ivan Ivanovich is dropped into an extinct volcano in his exploration capsule, Little Orpheus, to explore the center of the earth. He promptly vanishes. Three years later he emerges claiming to have saved the world. He has also lost the atomic bomb powering the Little Orpheus. He is taken to a top secret bunker deep below the Ural mountains to be debriefed by the fearsome General Yurkovoi, a man so frightening even Stalin won’t buy him a drink. The General rolls up his sleeves, fixes Ivan with a steely glare and say “So... where have you been comrade? And where is my bomb?”

    And Ivan looks him right back in the eye and says “Well General, you might not believe what happened to me, but I’ll do my best. Because it happened like this...”

    Join our bold yet hapless hero as he explores lost civilizations, undersea kingdoms, prehistoric jungles and lands beyond imagination. Gasp as he battles the subhuman tribe of the Menkv and escapes the clutches of dreadful monsters! Cheer as he triumphs over impossible odds and brings socialism to the subterranean worlds!

    Little Orpheus is a technicolor side-scrolling adventure game inspired by classic movies like Flash Gordon, Sinbad and The Land that Time Forgot. Delivered in eight bite-size, commute-friendly episodes, Little Orpheus is simple enough for casual players but rich enough for seasoned adventure fans.

    If you’re a fan of old school family blockbusters, want a rollercoaster story that’ll take you to the Earth’s core and beyond, or are just in some need of ideologically correct entertainment, join the most unlikely hero to hit Apple Arcade on an adventure beyond belief. With stunning visuals, brilliant acting and a world-class score, Little Orpheus is a pocket-epic you’ll never forget.

    Comrades, to the center!
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jun 16, 2020
    80
    A compelling story and exceptional soundtrack which is held back only by the frequent flaws of the game type and a shortage of innovative in-game mechanics.
  2. IGN
    Jun 16, 2020
    80
    Little Orpheus' excellent story and charming underground world makes up for the simplicity of its side-scrolling platformer gameplay to create one of the best games on Apple Arcade.
  3. Guardian
    Jun 18, 2020
    80
    It’s a bit fiddly on your phone, but guiding Soviet cosmonaut Ivan through lush jungles and forgotten cities is still a lot of fun.
  4. Multiplayer.it
    Jun 20, 2020
    78
    Little Orpheus is a great platform adventure with a terrific atmosphere and some very nice graphics, but also a simplistic gameplay that doesn't live up to its huge potential.
  5. Washington Post
    Jun 25, 2020
    70
    Its humor, coupled with moderately challenging platforming sequences, should appeal to players of all ages who are fond of light escapism.
  6. VideoGamer
    Jun 22, 2020
    70
    Where Little Orpheus differs from its predecessors, and what marks it as a curious mobile game, is that you appreciate it most when you aren’t playing.
  7. Edge Magazine
    Jul 16, 2020
    50
    The puzzles are generic. [Issue#348, p.104]
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  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. immasif
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    This game is beautiful & wonderful. And the story is also good . A little easy to play but a good game.
  2. Jluke121
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Wonderful graphics, cute game to spend some time “running” with ease.
    A must download, if you’ve Apple Arcade.
  4. Fatboy69
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed Little Orpheus. Have always liked Chinese Rooms stuff so I was expecting a good narrative and this didn't disappoint. I'm notReally enjoyed Little Orpheus. Have always liked Chinese Rooms stuff so I was expecting a good narrative and this didn't disappoint. I'm not normally a massive fan of mobile games but this one was great. It's split up into nice little episodes which means you can get a solid 30-40 mins of play time wrapped into a single level which works perfectly for my attention span. The levels all look amazing and are just really nice to walk through more than anything. Every one has a different theme and was one of the main reason's I wanted to keep playing.

    If you're in to bite size narrative games and/or just like looking at great images this is a game for you.    … Expand
  5. Bouchey
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Really neat platformer. The stylisation is really cool although sometimes it does seem a bit psychedelic. I really like the narrative and theReally neat platformer. The stylisation is really cool although sometimes it does seem a bit psychedelic. I really like the narrative and the way it plays out episodically. The Chinese Room have created a really nice game.… Expand

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#8 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2020

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