Pact of Joy: Prologue
As Jack Argyle, you are tasked with restoring communication at the underwater ex-Aegis facility known as Phorcys Station. Be careful, or risk joining the spirits trapped inside.
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May 26, 2023
3 years and 69 days ago
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7 itemsAbout the Game
Prologue:
-Jack Argyle, a skilled contractor, arrives at Phorcys Station accompanied by his trusty robotic assistant. Their objective: repair the station's malfunctioning communications system and return home. What should be a straightforward job becomes twisted when they're confronted by the dangers aboard the station.
Setting:
-Set in the same world as Test of Courage and Born Into Fear, carefully navigate the underwater ex-Aegis facility, Phorcys Station, in the near future of the year 2043 while you attempt to restore its communications.
Gameplay:
-Piece together the fragments of the station's history and uncover the truth behind its troubled past through dialogue, terminal entries, and more while you attempt to accomplish your mission.
-Overall, the gameplay combines atmospheric exploration, survival elements, and an engaging narrative to provide a thrilling and immersive experience within the haunted depths of Phorcys Station.
- Repair control panels to restore access to locations around Phorcys Station.
- Meet some of the colorful souls who lived in Phorcys Station.
- Learn about the past lives of the Children of Joy through their personal computer terminals.
Features:
- Visions: Get a glimpse of something otherworldly happening in the station.
- Variety of characters: Speak to various NPC's and avoid the failed experiments of the Ambassador.
- Randomized solutions: Each console will have a different solution for everyone.
- Drone Companion: Your constant companion throughout the game, Robuddy will speak to you and give you advice on your quest. He’ll also serve as your flashlight and can highlight interactable objects/objectives using Enlightened Vision.
Can you bring the Children of Joy the peace they seek?
-Jack Argyle, a skilled contractor, arrives at Phorcys Station accompanied by his trusty robotic assistant. Their objective: repair the station's malfunctioning communications system and return home. What should be a straightforward job becomes twisted when they're confronted by the dangers aboard the station.
Setting:
-Set in the same world as Test of Courage and Born Into Fear, carefully navigate the underwater ex-Aegis facility, Phorcys Station, in the near future of the year 2043 while you attempt to restore its communications.
Gameplay:
-Piece together the fragments of the station's history and uncover the truth behind its troubled past through dialogue, terminal entries, and more while you attempt to accomplish your mission.
-Overall, the gameplay combines atmospheric exploration, survival elements, and an engaging narrative to provide a thrilling and immersive experience within the haunted depths of Phorcys Station.
- Repair control panels to restore access to locations around Phorcys Station.
- Meet some of the colorful souls who lived in Phorcys Station.
- Learn about the past lives of the Children of Joy through their personal computer terminals.
Features:
- Visions: Get a glimpse of something otherworldly happening in the station.
- Variety of characters: Speak to various NPC's and avoid the failed experiments of the Ambassador.
- Randomized solutions: Each console will have a different solution for everyone.
- Drone Companion: Your constant companion throughout the game, Robuddy will speak to you and give you advice on your quest. He’ll also serve as your flashlight and can highlight interactable objects/objectives using Enlightened Vision.
Can you bring the Children of Joy the peace they seek?
