- May 28, 2015
- Alan Zucconi
0RBITALIS
0rbitalis is a real class act, and one of the best puzzle games in recent memory. Minimalism is achieved without sacrificing sophistication, and for such a small game it has the potential for hours of engrossing gameplay.
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"0RBITALIS is an arcade-style single-player game with good mechanics and graphics, where you launch satellites into orbit and navigate through various celestial bodies, competing against rival probes and using features like teleports and bullet time. The Supernova Edition includes 100 levels, 39 achievements, a level editor, a digital art book, and a 12-track soundtrack."







- The game features a unique and interesting concept centered around orbital mechanics, providing a fun challenge for players.
- The minimalistic art style enhances focus on gameplay, allowing players to concentrate on solving puzzles without distractions.
- The game offers a satisfying sense of achievement when successfully completing levels, especially after overcoming difficult challenges.
- Gameplay often relies on trial and error, leading to frustration as players may feel that success is more about luck than skill.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag and a locked resolution, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Many players find the lack of clear instructions and the repetitive nature of some levels to be off-putting, making it hard to maintain long-term interest.
- gameplay151 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The gameplay of 0rbitalis is centered around orbital mechanics, offering a mix of simple controls and a variety of mechanics that can be engaging for fans of physics-based puzzles. However, many players find the experience marred by a lack of clear feedback and a heavy reliance on trial and error, leading to frustration and a sense of randomness rather than skill-based success. While the game can be addictive and visually appealing, its repetitive nature and minimalistic design may not sustain long-term interest for all players.
“Addictive, fun, and beautifully simple orbital mechanics intuition puzzler.”
“The gameplay itself uses a small dotted red line coming out from your satellite that shows the path that the thing is going to take.”
“It has solid gameplay and keeps your attention.”
“The very limited amount of player feedback makes success and failure feel more based on luck than learning the mechanics of the game.”
“It throws you in at the deep end without a tutorial and learning the mechanics can be incredibly frustrating.”
“Most of the gameplay consists of trial and error.”
0RBITALIS Review
0rbitalis is a real class act, and one of the best puzzle games in recent memory. Minimalism is achieved without sacrificing sophistication, and for such a small game it has the potential for hours of engrossing gameplay.
90%0RBITALIS
0RBITALIS is a fun game, one that you can lose yourself in a while but never quite get completely lost in.
84%0rbitalis Review - Around and Around We Go
0rbitalis is a simple game. It has a minimalist aesthetic and hands off game mechanics, which make the game perfect for casual play. The game is easy to stop playing for a while, but hard to stay away from.
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