ORPHEUS: TO HELL AND BACK
Orpheus: To Hell and Back is a mesmerizing action-puzzle game that brings the timeless myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to life in the palm of your hands, 80's chibi-anime style!
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A musical adventure in a Retro handheld style!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Greek mythology, wielding the power of music as Orpheus, embark on a daring quest to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the depths of Hades.
Orpheus: To Hell and Back is a mesmerizing action-puzzle game that brings the timeless myth of Orpheus and Eurydice to life in the palm of your hands, 80's chibi-anime style!Ā
Gameplay
Armed with Orpheus' magical lyre, players will explore the labyrinthine depths of Hades.Ā
Orpheus can push blocks and retrieve items, but more importantly, he can use his lyre to mentally control his enemies' movements! Push enemies into traps scattered throughout the levels and rise victorious from this challenge!
Using the power of music, you can enchant enemies, manipulate their movements, and even lull them to sleep.Ā
You will have 3 skills to use during your adventure:
Song of Charm: enemies are attracted towards Orpheus for a limited amount of time
Song of Sleep: enemies are put to sleep for a limited amount of time, standing still in their current position
Song of Fear: Ā enemies are repelled away from Orpheus for a limited amount of time
Every note played resonates with the game world, shaping the environment and altering the behavior of mythical adversaries. The lyre becomes your weapon, your tool, and your key to solving intricate puzzles, an harmonious blend of action and strategy.
Features:
An action-puzzle adventure inspired byĀ Greek mythology
A cute andĀ heartwarming story in 80's anime style!
Adorable pixel art and unique chiptune music
Available in both English and Japanese!
A nostalgic retro game experience (you can actually run It on your childhood handheld game console!)
Developed by Studio Loading, Kibou Entertainment, Alunite,Inc.
