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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.
70%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, optimization
71% User Score Based on 452 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 9 reviews

Platforms

MOMac OSPCPCWinWindows

About

"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."

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71%
Audience ScoreBased on 461 reviews
gameplay39 positive mentions
story8 negative mentions

  • 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.
  • gameplay
    151 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.”
  • graphics
    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalistic art style that is both simple and functional, allowing players to focus on gameplay without distractions. However, many users report performance issues, including framerate drops and lag, even on powerful systems, suggesting that the game is not well-optimized despite its basic visual demands. Overall, while the visuals may have a certain charm, they are often described as outdated and lacking in variety, leading to a mixed reception among players.

    • “Very well designed levels and stunning graphics, seems that the developer paid a lot of attention to little details.”
    • “An easy to learn, difficult to master game that is presented in an entrancing, minimalist graphical style that is, like gravity, beautiful in its simplicity.”
    • “Amusing entertainment with simple but really nice graphics and atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics are very basic.”
    • “The graphics are blurry and many objects are small and could be mistaken for particle effects.”
    • “For some bizarre reason I had problems with the graphics - the game ran very poorly at first, despite the fact that it seems like it shouldn't be so hard to run.”
  • music
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its ambient and relaxing qualities, while others find it monotonous and lacking in variety. While the soundtrack complements the game's minimalist aesthetic and enhances the atmosphere, there are criticisms regarding its repetitiveness and moments of silence that detract from the experience. Overall, the music is seen as a fitting but underwhelming aspect of the game, with potential for improvement.

    • “Hypnotic, beautiful, with a relaxing soundtrack by doseone, you should totally give this a go.”
    • “The music adds to the atmosphere to give an absolutely delightful gameplay experience.”
    • “They set up some kind of a mysterious environment that is, combined with an amazing soundtrack, exceptionally enjoyable.”
    • “The 'music' is very monotone, and it would be nice if you could turn off the sound.”
    • “Cons - for those who expect games to have solid soundtracks, you will not find one here.”
    • “Its only drawback is the moments when the music (filled with very serviceable electronic tracks) ceases and you are met with the game's 'silence' track.”
  • story
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a series of fetch quests rather than a cohesive narrative. While there is a significant amount of content, players find it lacks depth and storytelling, making it feel more like a puzzle game without a compelling plot. Overall, the consensus is that the game is enjoyable for its mechanics, but it does not deliver a meaningful story experience.

    • “There is a couple of levels that just took way too long due to RNG, but despite this, I highly recommend trying this game and completing the base story.”
    • “Did you as a kid marvel at the science behind the NASA Voyager missions?”
    • “The opening missions challenge you to keep your satellite in the planetary system for a set time.”
    • “Story: 01/10”
    • “There's no story.”
    • “No story in this game (as yet), it's purely a puzzle game.”
  • atmosphere
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its immersive quality, drawing comparisons to titles like Osmos and Pixel Junk: Eden. Players appreciate the combination of simple yet appealing graphics and music that enhance the overall experience, creating a unique and engaging world. Despite some gameplay mechanics that may detract from the narrative, the atmosphere remains a standout feature, contributing to high replayability and enjoyment.

    • “I really enjoyed the game, as the atmosphere it creates and the idea of the game itself are very well made and executed.”
    • “The atmosphere in the game is immersive in its own way, and you will feel like you're in your own little world.”
    • “The music adds to the atmosphere to give an absolutely delightful gameplay experience.”
    • “There is no aerobraking when you are deep in a planet's atmosphere.”
    • “With an original and minimalist approach, 0rbitalis is a hybrid of a retro puzzler and a 'satellite simulator', which has the player use trajectory and angles to navigate across the atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting locked resolution and framerate, limited video settings, and performance issues that persist regardless of hardware capabilities. Many describe the experience as reminiscent of a poorly optimized flash game, leading to a frustrating grind rather than enjoyable gameplay. While some find the core gameplay engaging, the overall technical execution detracts significantly from the experience.

    • “Despite a few problems with the game's performance, the gameplay is enjoyable and keeps the player going on or beating his previous records.”
    • “The concept is solid, but the game does nothing to actually follow up on it other than a mere visual presentation (which is apparently not graphically optimized, but I have a brand new system so I couldn't tell).”
    • “You can't change the video settings in any meaningful way, so if you have any problems with performance, you're stuck with them.”
    • “Horrible optimization, and really lame gameplay.”
    • “It seems like it's got some serious optimization issues on high quality graphics settings, but bumping them down doesn't seem to change much except a distortion effect for the screen.”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is generally high, particularly for players who enjoy competitive challenges and striving for top leaderboard positions, offering hours of fun and frustration. However, some players find it less engaging over time, suggesting that its appeal may vary based on individual preferences. Overall, while it has strong replay value for certain audiences, it may not resonate with everyone.

    • “I beat it pretty quickly, but the replay value is definitely there.”
    • “A really simple game with great atmosphere and high replayability.”
    • “It's fun and it is replayable for those who want to be the best of the best.”
    • “I'm not one of those guys trying to be at the top of the leaderboards, so the replayability is not very good.”
    • “I beat it pretty quickly, but the replay value is definitely lacking.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as both funny and mind-blowing, often leading to frustrating yet entertaining situations, particularly when players struggle with challenging mechanics like satellite orbiting. Overall, the game combines humor with difficulty, creating a fast-paced and amusing experience.

    • “Funny and hard game... frustrating... especially when you cannot set the satellite to orbit for more than 4-8 seconds.”
    • “Fast, challenging, and funny.”
    • “Funny or better to say mind-blowing (like to kill me now!!! situation) game.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of luck and tedium, with some challenge levels feeling more like a chore than a rewarding experience. While it introduces a level of challenge, the lack of fulfillment upon completion diminishes the desire to replay these levels.

    • “Some of the challenge levels are complete luck, no skill involved, and some of the levels are just incredibly tedious to complete.”
    • “I would not mind this as it does add an aspect of challenge to the game; unfortunately, there is no desire when you finish playing to go back to it, because you know it's tedious work and not all that fulfilling when you finally get through.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users reporting no major glitches. However, some players have noted that the controls can be a bit laggy, which may affect the overall experience.

    • “Not a bad game, controls are a little laggy, but other than that no major glitches so far!”

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