Welcome to Emba
Matthew goes to meet his beloved, who was forced to land on the old base. But there is a catch — he is on a distant planet, where during the breeding phases of the local fauna people see hallucinations.
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December 23, 2020
5 years and 223 days ago
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Positive48 reviews85.4%
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Welcome to Emba is an indie game inspired by Frederick Brown's short story Placet Is a Crazy Place.
The action takes place on a tiny planet in endless space. The main character decides to meet his beloved, who was forced to land on the old research base on the eve of the hallucinogenic phase.
It’s a funny, but a little bit strange story that takes literally half an hour: humor, science fiction and distorted reality are waiting for you here!
Welcome to Emba is a narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with puzzles.
The action takes place on a tiny planet in endless space. The main character decides to meet his beloved, who was forced to land on the old research base on the eve of the hallucinogenic phase.
It’s a funny, but a little bit strange story that takes literally half an hour: humor, science fiction and distorted reality are waiting for you here!
Welcome to Emba is a narrative-driven platformer combining intense action with puzzles.
- Enjoy hand-drawn comic art visuals and atmospheric world.
- Discover beautiful wilderness filled with strange creatures.
- Watch the transformation of the hero.
- And the main thing — play absolutely free.
