Jack Argyle and his robotic assistant Robuddy land at Phorcys Station to fix its broken communications and head home. This free-to-play indie adventure unfolds in an underwater ex-Aegis facility in 2043, where routine repairs lead to encounters with station dangers and failed experiments.
Players repair control panels to unlock areas, read terminal entries for history fragments, and talk to NPCs about the Children of Joy. Robuddy lights the way, offers quest tips, and spots interactables with Enlightened Vision, while randomized console puzzles keep solutions fresh. Visions reveal otherworldly events amid atmospheric exploration and survival tension. Fans of narrative-driven indie adventures with companion AI and puzzle variety will find a solid prologue here.
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?
