Little Orpheus

 iOS
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
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  1. 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.
  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. 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.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 16, 2020
    80
    Little Orpheus sets a new bar in mobile gaming experiences. Its rich, lush world is only surpassed by the fantastic narrative and voice acting and the stellar soundtrack composed by Jessica Curry and Jim Fowler. It does become a little repetitive by the end, but chances are you will already be gripped and engaged with the story, wanting to see how Ivanovich survives the fantastical dangers of this subterranean world.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Edge Magazine
    Jul 16, 2020
    50
    The puzzles are generic. [Issue#348, p.104]
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  1. Eurogamer
    Jun 16, 2020
    Sprightly platforming action marks a change of pace for The Chinese Room in this bold if brief adventure. [Eurogamer Recommended]

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#24 Best iOS Game of 2020
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#7 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2020

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. 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.… Full Review »
  2. 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.    … Full Review »
  3. Jluke121
    Jul 4, 2020
    9
    Wonderful graphics, cute game to spend some time “running” with ease.
    A must download, if you’ve Apple Arcade.
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