The Void is a brutally difficult arthouse survival dating sim with gardening. And trust me, if the description makes it sound like a very unique game, it's because it is. Game mechanics are so unusual that learning to play kinda feels like learning to walk, but it's clearly a deliberate choice by the devs to make you feel alienated. The art direction and character design are superb and left me awestruck from start to finish. That said, arguably the most important aspect of The Void is its story, which not only is very profound and philosophical, but is also told through the limited perspective of several different characters, who are often wrong about stuff and might sometimes straight up lie and manipulate you. It's up to you to decide who to trust and what meaning to associate with the events of the game.
The Void
$9.99
- Release Date:
- Dec 15, 2009
- Metacritic:
- 77
- Developer:
- Ice-Pick Lodge
- Publisher:
- Ice-Pick Lodge
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
When a person’s soul is extinguished, for a brief flickering moment it passes The Void—a grey limbo, breathed back to life by scarce droplets of Color scattered across it. Ravenous, monstrous Brothers beckon the soul to preserve every bit of it; enticing, sly Sisters beg to be fed. The whole Void, inhabited also by a multitude of weird and sometimes scary creatures, changes with every droplet of Color used, making every action you take have repercussions across the whole world.
But perhaps there is another way to use the Color. The way to break out of the never-ending cycle of the Void. Nourishing Color in gardens and fighting the Void’s creatures, unlocking the Sisters’ hearts and taking on their Brothers, the player gets the chance to find it… and achieve ultimate transcendence.
- Explore the Void. Broken into 29 separate chambers, the place you have fallen into is full of secrets, twists, and turns.
- Nourish, hunt, mine. Each type of environment offers its own features: grow Color in some, hunt for it or mine it in others, unlocking new chambers through the Sisters.
- Draw your soul. All important actions in the game are executed through drawing on the screen, the effect depending both on the sigil drawn and the color used.
- Get to know the Sisters. Each of them representing a combination of two Colors, each of them alluring and greedy, the Sisters are willing to spill their hearts out—if you fill them with Color first.
- Obey… or disobey. Seeing you as one of their own, the grotesque Brothers are willing to share their wisdom—as long as you obey. And if you don’t, be prepared for hard fights with intimidating gigantic foes.
- Gaze long into the Void and feel it gaze into you. The only resource in the game, Color changes both you and the world around you with every droplet used. Accumulating Red inside your heart can make you strong, but it also makes predators more aggressive; find the perfect balance or just watch the world react to every choice of yours.
- Listen to the Voice of Color and find your true purpose.
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User Reviews
Mostly Positive
4 user reviews
75%
Positive
User #897010
english
21 hrs at review
User #234803
english
3 hrs at review
5/10
User #708528
english
3 hrs at review
Atmospheric and unique - but find a tut on utube to find out what the fuck you are meant to do! There is an hour long one without voice-over that gives you the basics. Happy colouring.
FAQ
How much does The Void cost?
The Void costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for The Void?
System requirements are not available for The Void.
What platforms is The Void available on?
The Void is available on Windows PC.
Is The Void worth buying?
The Void has 75% positive reviews from 4 players. Metacritic score: 77/100.
When was The Void released?
The Void was released on Dec 15, 2009.
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