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Orion: A Sci-Fi Visual Novel

52% positive of 36 Steam reviews

Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Cylight Studios.

About the game

A science-fiction visual novel centered on the implications of time travel, artificial intelligence, and humanity's ascent to the stars.

Tagged by players

Visual Novel
Sci-fi
Futuristic
Simulation
Adventure
Casual

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Orion: A Sci-Fi Visual Novel

52% positive of 36 Steam reviews

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Released: 2015
Steam Deck: Not tested
Platforms: Steam

Made by Cylight Studios.

About the game

A science-fiction visual novel centered on the implications of time travel, artificial intelligence, and humanity's ascent to the stars.

Tagged by players

Visual Novel
Sci-fi
Futuristic
Simulation
Adventure
Casual

What players say

Recommended
Completed the game. It didn't take too long. In fact, in my opinion it was a little too short. Appropriate for the length of a standard EVN perhaps, but you wish that it took a bit more time to flesh out the world of Orion. So, the good thing is that the bones are all there. All the main nodes that should be there are there, and the logic as far as I can see it is sound. Unfortunately even a beautiful skeleton is…
1.7 h played when written. 60 found it helpful.
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Recommended
Lovely artworks. Well arranged story. But there is a problem. If you want to unlock "Ture" ending, you should reach all 8 of "normal" endings. The problem is, finding those normal endings is pain without walkthrough information. The story is designed to play again and again to obtain the truth. But good or not, there is no achievement, so ... enjoy your way. I like this game, but think not worth full price.
4.1 h played when written. 23 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
Orion is a little strange for a visual novel. It features above-average voice acting and beautiful CGs. For a visual novel to have decent voice acting is usually a sign that it is a Good Visual Novel With A Budget. I'm not so sure if Orion actually qualifies as good, though. It has many intriguing plot ideas, but the execution of said ideas is very poor. The average scene in Orion is as follows: 1. Meet a character…
1.1 h played when written. 16 found it helpful.
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