Chunky Orbits

About

Chunky Orbits is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Don Whitaker and was released on August 27, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

Get up-close and personal with Gravity. Chunky Orbits is a simulation of free-floating objects in space based on real life physics. Each object in the scene attracts each of the others in a cosmic tug-of-war that we call Gravity. Toss out a few boulders and contemplate the wonders of the Universe.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Engaging and relaxing physics-based space simulator with colorful, easy-to-learn 3D orbital mechanics.
High replay value for space and physics enthusiasts who enjoy creating and observing custom celestial interactions.
Good performance improvements through updates and overall great value for the price.

Limited content and gameplay depth, lacking objectives or advanced controls which reduces long-term appeal.
Some users experience technical issues like audio glitches and unintuitive VR controls.
Absence of features such as saving progress or more extensive interaction options.

gameplay
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The gameplay offers a colorful and easy-to-learn 3D orbital mechanics simulator with a wide variety of celestial objects to experiment with, providing an engaging and educational physics experience. However, some users desire more advanced controls and game mechanics to create complex solar systems and add challenges for increased interest.
- “Colorful, easy to learn, n-body 3D orbital mechanics simulator with a variety of objects including steroids, comets, black holes, and many more to interact with.”
- “Lots of stuff to play around with, such as rocks, burning rocks, meteors, white dwarfs, and more. The very interesting physics simulation helps you understand the mechanics of matter in space.”
- “I'd like to see more advanced controls to create more complex solar systems, or some kind of game mechanic or challenges to make it more engaging.”
music
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Users have mixed impressions of the music, noting occasional unexpected playback but generally finding it enjoyable and adding to the fun atmosphere. They also express hope for further musical and content development in the future.
optimization
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The game’s optimization has improved over time through updates, resulting in better overall performance.
- “Game has been updated since I got it, which made the performance better.”
graphics
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The graphics are visually appealing, featuring vibrant and immersive environments that enhance the overall experience, such as colorful orbiting rocks.
- “The graphics are really nice looking, and I enjoy the feeling of standing there, surrounded by these colorful orbiting rocks.”