The Heroes of Envell

A hybrid of styles. A single corridor might feature medieval torches, floating holographic panels, and steampunk-inspired pipes. This isn't a coincidence, but rather Envell's signature feature: the game seems to assemble locations from "pieces" of different worlds.
The world reacts to players. If a team repeatedly uses the same tactic (for example, constantly destroying generators), enemies begin to deploy countermeasures: shields, interceptor drones, and electricity traps.
Checkpoints and progress. Saves are tied to special beacon crystals. If you don't reach the next beacon, you'll have to start from the previous one. Loot and some progress (quests, keys, blueprints) are sometimes saved, and sometimes lost, depending on the zone.
Energy and resources. Almost everything runs on "cores"—small glowing crystals. They're used to activate platforms, charge gadgets, and cast powerful spells. Cores are both a currency and a resource: they can be used to pay NPCs, repair mechanisms, or enhance armor.

The kids access the game using a single gaming computer, which they keep in the school basement.
In-game: Art has a classic tank-leader setup: a sword, a shield, and the ability to deploy a force barrier that protects his team. In Season 2, he's a bit more resilient to danger, but he's still the first to rush forward and provide cover for the others. How to roleplay: Art absorbs damage, blocks avenues, deploys a shield at critical moments, and issues short commands ("Kira, flank!", "Vik, fix the platform!"). His strength lies in his control of the battlefield and defense, while his weakness is that he often underestimates clever traps and doesn't like to retreat.
In the game: Kira operates from the shadows: crossbow, stealth, invisibility (via a stone on her suit), sabotage. In the second season, she became more calculating: less emotional, thinking more about how to disable an enemy without direct confrontation.
How to play it: Kira looks for alternate routes, takes out sentries, hacks simple mechanisms, and sets traps. She can "disable" one powerful enemy so the team can deal with the rest.
In the game: Vic is the brains of the team: gadgets, repairs, hacking, traps, and sometimes remote control of turrets. In the second season, he's more confident with technology and less likely to panic when faced with danger, though he's still the first to notice when something's wrong.
How to play it: Vic explores the environment, repairs broken platforms, disables security systems, and sets mines and traps. He can "slow down" the pursuit by collapsing a bridge or creating smoke.
In-game: Phil is responsible for damage and control: spells, buffs, and sometimes short-range teleportation. In Season 2, he became more team-oriented: instead of "showing off a cool spell," he more often supports his teammates (shield, speed boost, healing).
How to play it: Phil attacks in an area, applies buffs to Art or Kira, and removes negative effects. He's good at fighting groups of enemies, but vulnerable in close combat.

Art is a guy of average height with tousled brown hair and green eyes. He has a noticeable bulge in his right eyebrow. He usually wears a T-shirt, a red sleeveless shirt, casual pants, sneakers, and black fingerless gloves. Art is brave, decisive, and responsible. He is the team's leader and strives to maintain control of the situation, especially when his friends are in danger. Art is demanding of himself and others, stubborn, and sometimes overconfident. He takes mistakes hard and often blames himself for failures. Despite this, Art is ready to protect his friends and never abandons them in difficult situations. Alexey Meshcheryakov is Art's father. He works in computer game development. Art lives with him.
Nadezhda Meshcheryakova is Art’s mother who died.
Kira Smenkina is Art's close friend, for whom he has romantic feelings. Over time, they begin dating.
Victor Smenkin (Vic) and Philip Chernykh (Phil) are Art's best friends and teammates.
Kiki is Art's pet familiar. She's a girl, named by Kira.

Phil is a fair-haired boy with large blue eyes. In the first season, he wears a light shirt with red stripes, a crimson sweater, gray jeans, and green and blue sneakers. Philip is energetic, cheerful, self-confident, and mischievous. He loves computer games and often gets so engrossed in them that he forgets everything else. Phil loves to joke and tease his friends, but can sometimes be selfish and frivolous, and can offend people without even realizing it. However, he is quick-witted, knows how to find a way out of difficult situations, and is capable of showing courage when his friends need help. Sergei and Oksana Chernykh are Phil's parents. His family is well-off, so he has the opportunity to devote a lot of time to his favorite games.
Artem Meshcheryakov (Art) is a close friend and leader of the team.
Victor Smenkin (Vic) is a friend whom Phil often makes fun of and sometimes irritates with his antics.
Kira Smenkina is a friend and team member with whom Phil experiences dangerous adventures.

Vik has long dark hair pulled back into a small ponytail, green eyes, and large glasses with green frames. He has a modest appearance and usually wears casual clothes. Vik is an intelligent, well-read, and diligent student, a true straight-A student. He is cautious, anxious, and often expects the worst. He can be indecisive and easily overcome by fear, but he also has a rich imagination and a romantic nature. Vik is kind and sympathetic, willing to help his friends, even when he himself is afraid. Kira Smenkina is Vik's sister. They have very different personalities and often argue, but they remain close.
Artyom Meshcheryakov (Art) is Vik's friend and the leader of their team.
Philip Chernykh (Phil) is another friend and companion in adventures.

Kira has tousled black hair with a purple streak, which she wears in two buns. She has brown eyes. She usually wears a white blouse, a purple tank top with a star, dark ripped jeans, and black sneakers with green laces. Kira is a bold, confident, and independent girl. She loves to joke, but can be rude, stubborn, and sarcastic. She doesn't like to show her feelings and rarely talks about her personal problems. However, behind her stern personality lies kindness and affection for those close to her. Kira loves animals and knows how to take care of them. Viktor Smenkin (Vik) is her brother. They often argue because they have completely different personalities, but Kira remains attached to him.
Artyom Meshcheryakov (Art) is Kira's close friend, for whom she harbors romantic feelings. She finds it difficult to openly express her feelings.
Philip Chernykh (Phil) is a teammate. Kira often gets irritated by his jokes and behavior, but she can rely on him in important situations.