Little Orpheus (2022)

In 1962, as NASA races to the moon, the Soviet Union sends Comrade Ivan Ivanovich on a far more unusual mission: to the center of the Earth in the exploration capsule, Little Orpheus. Three years later, he reappears, claiming to have saved the world but lost the atomic bomb powering his vessel. Now, deep beneath the Ural Mountains, the fearsome General Yurkovoi demands answers. "So, where have you been, comrade? And where is my bomb?" Prepare for a technicolor adventure as Ivan recounts his unbelievable journey through lost civilizations, prehistoric jungles, and fantastical kingdoms, battling subhuman tribes and monstrous creatures along the way. *Little Orpheus* is a side-scrolling adventure game inspired by classic adventure films, delivering a captivating and humorous story filled with light puzzle solving and platforming accessible to casual players yet engaging for seasoned adventurers. With stunning visuals remastered for PC, award-winning vocal performances, and a world-class score by BAFTA-winning composer Jessica Curry, this subterranean epic is a feast for the senses. Including the bonus episode "A Rush of Onion to the Head" and the Lost Recordings Mode, *Little Orpheus* earns its place among the best games by The Chinese Room, showcasing their signature strengths in narrative-driven experiences, evocative world-building, and emotionally resonant storytelling, even within a lighthearted and fantastical setting.