OBEX 2025

Conor discovers OBEX ad and buys the game

Conor Marsh, living a secluded life in Baltimore in 1987, spots an advertisement for the video game OBEX featuring a demon named Ixaroth. He buys the game hoping for entertainment and a distraction from his quiet routine. Initial impressions are positive, but the gameplay soon reveals itself as simple and underwhelming.

That night, a printer noise reveals a hidden message

Later that same night, the printer in Conor's room starts whirring on its own and a note appears, hinting that something has intruded into his VHS tape collection. He searches the shelves but finds nothing familiar or visible. The unease grows as the sense of an intrusion lingers.

Ixaroth emerges from the television and abducts Sandy

As Conor attempts to sleep, Ixaroth materializes from the television screen in a burst of static and drags his dog Sandy into the game world. The abduction marks the true onset of the otherworldly threat. Conor is left stunned by how quickly his world has turned into OBEX.

Sandy goes missing and Conor is pulled into OBEX

The next morning, Sandy is missing and Conor finds a Macintosh computer that acts as the gateway into OBEX. He is promptly sucked into the game world, losing his ordinary life to a bright, dangerous version of reality. In this new realm, he must navigate unfamiliar landscapes to locate his pet.

Conor meets a shopkeeper who provides supplies

Inside OBEX, Conor enters a roadside store where a woman runs the shop and supplies him with materials for his quest. She offers practical tools and guidance to begin his journey through the strange world. The encounter establishes a framework of support within this perilous game.

Victor the television head joins the quest

During his travels, Conor rescues a television head named Victor from cicada-like figures. Grateful and loyal, Victor decides to accompany Conor, adding a helpful ally to the dangerous mission. Together they continue toward their goal, facing the odd dangers of OBEX.

The journey through the Valley of Bones and a deadly skirmish

The duo finds a car and drives through the night into the eerie Valley of Bones. They are attacked by two naked humans who transform into skeletal figures, a brutal reminder of the world’s threats. Victor aids Conor in surviving the assault and keeping moving.

Victor revives Conor after the attack and they press on

Wounded, Conor is carried back to the store where Victor revives him, restoring strength for the continued journey. The pair push forward toward Ixaroth’s castle, determined to confront the demon and rescue Sandy. The alliance grows stronger through shared peril.

Ixaroth’s castle is reached but is locked; they sleep outside

Conor and Victor arrive at Ixaroth's castle, only to find its gates sealed against entry. They are forced to sleep outside to gather their strength for the next day. The sense of peril deepens as the final confrontation looms nearby.

Victor sacrifices himself to unlock the gates

The following morning, Conor discovers the skeletal remains of Victor, who sacrificed himself to unlock the castle's gates. His companion’s sacrifice unlocks access to the fortress and gives Conor a chance to move forward. The loss weighs heavily, yet the journey continues.

Conor enters the church and finds Sandy inside a TV

Conor penetrates the castle and finds a church filled with cicada-like figures. Inside a television set, he discovers Sandy imprisoned, seemingly within reach of rescue. The moment marks a crucial turning point, though danger remains all around.

Sandy dies just as Conor is about to rescue him

As Conor prepares for a dramatic rescue, Sandy dies in the television box, a devastating twist that undercuts the hope of saving him. The loss intensifies Conor's resolve to defeat the demon and finish the journey. The tragedy underscores the game's ruthless stakes.

Conor meets his mother and memory book appears

In a surreal encounter, Conor meets his mother who reveals a memory book chronicling his past. The book offers a glimpse into the life he left behind and hints at deeper emotional layers. The mother abruptly disappears, leaving Conor unsettled and more determined.

Ixaroth confronts Conor and is defeated

Ixaroth confronts Conor at the church, and the young man defeats the demon with a sword. The climactic duel ends with Ixaroth's fall and a painful but necessary resolution of the immediate threat. After the battle, Conor reconciles with Sandy in a moment of relief and closure.