Addy and Cynth must rush home from their factory jobs to avoid deadly Ursawraiths and the anger of their guardians. On their way, they discover the Eldritch Orb, which grants them mysterious abilities. Amidst the danger, they must unravel the mystery of their vanishing fellow wards. Will they make it home in time, or will the night consume them?
AUTHOR
Erika Reynolds
VOICE ACTOR
ElevenLabs
SUITED FOR
Teens, Adults
PLAYING TIME
15 min
CHOICES
15
ENDINGS
4
Game Flow
Medium
ATTENTION LEVEL
Medium
In a world where curfew is a matter of life and death, Addy and Cynth find themselves in a race against time. After a grueling shift at the factory, they must hurry home to avoid the wrath of both their fearsome guardians and the terrifying Ursawraiths that roam the streets after dark. But fate has other plans.
As they dart through the dimly lit subway tunnels, an eerie glow catches their eye. There, lying abandoned on the cold concrete, is a mysterious object known as the Eldritch Orb. Drawn to its otherworldly aura, the duo can’t resist the urge to touch it. In an instant, they are imbued with strange and powerful abilities they could never have imagined.
However, their newfound powers come with a price. Despite their urgency to reach the safety of home, Addy and Cynth soon realize that they are far from secure. A sinister mystery looms over their community: fellow wards have been vanishing without a trace, and no one knows why.
3,8 von 5 Sternen (basierend auf 4 Bewertungen)
Love the aesthetic and the overall setting; it’s thoroughly immersive throughout and it’s easy enough to relate to the characters. I found myself being brought back to the Golden Compass series while playing it, despite this being a sci-fi piece with fantasy elements.
The phrasing of the questions doesn’t feel natural in relation to the characters’ dialogue. It takes me out of the story when Cynth is asking us, the audience, a two-choice thing rather than the narrator, especially when the narrator reiterates the question right after. It would feel smoother if Cynth’s questions were removed and replaced by internal monologue from the player.
Upon finishing the story, I didn’t find the conclusion satisfying. I had a ‘good’ playthrough – I tried to pick choices which were based around helping my companions and trying to survive, which I felt was the point of the story with its tone and themes. But upon reaching the ending and teaming up with Noita, I immediately was told ‘Thanks for working with me! If anyone who works for me fails at something, failure is punishable by death’! It feels like the hero is left in a situation just as bad as the one they started out in.
Overall, I’d say it is a well-constructed sci-fi story. The voice acting lets us really feel the personalities of the characters. The way the portal and the things that stick to us are described is very clear and easy to imagine.It is actually a story that includes a lot of action elements. However, I can’t say the action scenes were exciting enough for me. Personally, I expected more critical choices and scenes. The action elements felt a bit insufficient. Still, the world-building and the theme were handled well overall. It definitely has the potential to become something even better.
The Eldritch Orb is a great sci-fi adventure that really pulls you in. It starts off slow, but that pacing works, there’s this steady build that makes everything feel more intense as the story moves forward. The writing is super immersive. The way the environments and scenes are described, I could clearly picture everything without it feeling overdone.
What really stood out to me were the choices. They weren’t just there to check a box, they actually made me stop and think. I found myself wondering what would happen next and getting more invested with each decision. The suspense is real, and the way the story unfolds made me want to keep going to see how it all comes together.
If you’re into sci-fi with a mysterious vibe and love stories that take their time to get to something really good, this one’s worth checking out.
The Eldritch Orb is bursting with potential. Think sci-fi meets fantasy, all wrapped up in a chaotic chase with two kids trying to survive and possibly save their world.
The worldbuilding? Huge. The characters? Definitely not passive. It throws a lot at you, sometimes a bit too much, and occasionally at the expense of emotional depth, but the ride through this futuristic, unpredictable city is still worth taking.
If you’re into rich lore, high stakes, and stories that throw you straight into the deep end, this one’s got plenty to explore. Just buckle up: there’s a lot coming at you.
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