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As Jack Argyle, you are tasked with restoring communication at the underwater ex-Aegis facility known as Phorcys Station. Be careful, or risk joining the spirits trapped inside.
Pact of Joy: Prologue
SteamPrologue: -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?
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