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A song in the void:

Introduction:

"The Void," also referred to as "Tension" (Russian: Тургор), is a first-person adventure video game developed by the Russian studio Ice-Pick Lodge. It was published in Russia, other CIS countries, and Poland by ND Games on April 17, 2008. The game's distinctiveness earned it the "Most Original Game" award at the Russian Game Developers Conference, KRI, in 2007. The English release followed on October 23, 2009, and later became available as a digital download on Steam on December 16, 2009.

In this game, players assume the role of a lost soul trapped within a realm called "the Void," teetering on the brink of absolute death. The Void is a limbo-like space where the most prized resource is Color, a liquid symbolizing lifeforce. However, Color is scarce, leading to a famine that afflicts the Void's inhabitants. These inhabitants are divided into two groups: the exquisitely unclothed Sisters and the grotesquely deformed Brothers, two conflicting factions that players must engage with.

Color serves as a universal resource within the game, functioning as the player's health, armor, stats, and ammunition. Guided by a Nameless Sister, players learn of a means to escape the Void and be reborn on the "surface." To achieve this, they must assume the guise of one of the Brothers and ultimately confront them.

As the game unfolds, the Brothers gradually reveal themselves. They encompass diverse characters, each with their unique traits:

1. Mantid: The "Elder" of the Brothers, who walks on stilts and bears a spear through his abdomen.
2. Whaler: Equipped with dual blades and a head sewn onto his back.
3. Pit: Fused with a mining drill.
4. Ironclad: Possesses multiple cannons targeting the player.
5. Tyrant: Boasts numerous limbs, heads, and three visible hearts, rolling on a stone wheel.
6. Caterpillar: Connected to rolling spheres via abdominal tubes.
7. Warden: Constructs a cage from his ribs, swinging like a birdcage.
8. Montgolfier: Fused with a hot air balloon (hairless in the English version).
9. Triumphator: Incorporates a gear-powered phonograph, functioning as a one-man band.
10. Patriarch: The oldest Brother, resembling a senior in a wheelchair, seemingly lacking a head.

Gameplay:

Brothers' reactions toward the player vary based on actions, ranging from aggressive to uncertain or sympathetic. Patriarch and Montgolfier display particular fondness for the player, followed by Caterpillar and Triumphator. Conversely, Tyrant, Warden, Pit, and Whaler tend to exhibit dominance and negativity.

Played from a first-person perspective, "The Void" employs the concept of Color as the protagonist's primary resource. Lympha, naturally existing as Color in the Void, must be processed into Nerva within the hero's Hearts before use. Drawing Nerva-infused glyphs on screen using a mouse enables more complex in-game actions. These actions include conversing with NPCs, battling predators or Brothers, collecting plants, and cultivating gardens.

Color within the Hearts also doubles as the hero's health and character stats. Seven Colors—Silver, Gold, Violet, Azure, Crimson, Amber, and Emerald—each possess distinct properties within Hearts and influence the Void when utilized. For example, using Gold decreases the Color required to open Sisters' hearts but sparks jealousy in Brothers, making them more prone to removing Sisters' hearts.

The game's strategic aspect unfolds on the Void's map, composed of domains linked to specific Sisters. These domains contain chambers, where time flows and Color processes in the hero's Hearts. Depletion of Color results in the hero's demise. When within a chamber, time halts, enabling exploration without time pressure.

With a fixed time limit of 35 cycles, the Void's landscape continually changes with new Colors appearing at each cycle's onset. This adds an element of unpredictability to the game.

Reception:

Critically acclaimed both in Russia and internationally, "The Void" garnered favorable reviews, except in the Polish press for the non-director's cut edition. The director's cut of the Russian version received positive reactions in the German gaming community. In the first English review, Resolution described it as a uniquely captivating experience, and Rock, Paper, Shotgun offered enthusiastic praise, declaring it an essential game.

Notably, "The Void" creators demonstrated a distinctive response to piracy in Russia. When the game surfaced on the major Russian torrents.ru tracker, developers engaged with downloaders, answering questions and encouraging purchases if they enjoyed the game. Additionally, they released an official torrent containing bonus content from the gift edition.