LOST ORBIT

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In Lost Orbit, you play as a lone astronaut, abandoned in space after a tragic accident. Using your emergency pod, master speedy physics-based navigation as you explore through a vibrant and dynamic star system to repair your ship and find your way back home. Solve ancient puzzles, evade obstacles, and outrun dangerous cosmic threats in this thrilling adventure.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story11 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and an excellent soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
It offers a fast-paced, adrenaline-filled gameplay that is both challenging and rewarding, encouraging players to improve their skills.
The narrative, delivered by a charming sidekick, adds depth to the gameplay and creates an emotional connection with the characters.

The game is relatively short, with a playtime of around 2 to 4 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
There are optimization issues on certain platforms, which can affect the gameplay experience.
Some players find the repetition of the narrator's lines tiresome after multiple playthroughs.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and unique perspective, focusing on an unlikely friendship between a man and a machine, narrated by the machine itself. Players appreciate the intimate storytelling and engaging voice acting, which enhance the overall experience, despite some feeling that the narrative doesn't always align perfectly with the fast-paced gameplay. Overall, the story adds a significant layer of charm and intrigue, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “I was not expecting it to have a pretty intimate story behind it as well.”
- “Bought it and really enjoyed it just for the storytelling as you play through!”
- “The story is told from the eyes of the machine yet you control the man who never says a single word by himself, but you kind of grow fond of the probe following you and telling the story.”
- “But outside of the gameplay, it's not what really caught me in the game; what caught me was the story of an unlikely friendship between man and machine!”
- “Its story of unlikely friendship isn't up to par with 'The Fox and the Hound'; just as its attempt at black humor never hits the mark like 'Harold and Maude', but 'Lost Orbit' knows how to give one hell of an adrenaline rush.”
- “[Slow start, story seems odd when coupled with gameplay]”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with a soundtrack that ranges from calming to pulse-pounding, perfectly complementing the gameplay and narrative. Many reviewers highlight the exceptional quality of the music and voice acting, noting that it elevates the game to a top-tier level. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Everyone who loves fast-paced sci-fi action with a lovely narrator and incredible music must play this game.”
- “The music in this game is absolutely amazing and fits it so well.”
- “It would be nice to hear the smart-ass comments of the drone that follows you around; I can't hear him over the music, and there's only a master volume control.”
- “Some levels, the music makes your pulse pump, and you just want to throttle full speed and damn any hazards.”
- “Other levels, the music dials you back.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring unique mechanics and a challenging learning curve, particularly for keyboard and mouse users. While the game offers a fast-paced and adrenaline-filled experience, it is relatively short, lasting around four hours. Players appreciate the polished mechanics and the satisfying "die-and-try-again" loop, although some technical issues, like cursor visibility during cutscenes, were noted.
- “Really fun game with cool ideas and mechanics.”
- “The gameplay can be challenging at first, especially using keyboard and mouse, but by the end of the first level you will get it.”
- “This game tells a really cool story and has really polished gameplay.”
- “Kinda short - around 4 hours of gameplay.”
- “My only complaint regarding mechanics is that the mouse cursor sometimes still shows up in game for cutscenes (which I believe is a Unity issue), and you need to make sure only one controller is plugged in if you want rumble.”
- “Lost Orbit is fast-paced, adrenaline-filled fun with a story that, while entertaining, feels like an odd pairing to its gameplay.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The graphics in Lost Orbit are widely praised for their stunning aesthetic and beautiful art style, which combines cartoon-like visuals with intricate level design. Players appreciate the vibrant variety in solar systems and the overall top-notch audio that complements the visuals, making for an engaging and immersive experience.
- “The graphics and art are no less than stunning, and the music and dialogue are both amazing as well.”
- “The visuals and music are top-notch and the controls feel like they've been tuned to perfection.”
- “Fast-paced, beautiful art style, intricate level design, and top-notch audio.”
- “The game starts, but the graphics are mostly placed outside of the viewport.”
- “The variety in solar systems, their colors, debris, and art style is lacking.”
- “The art style feels inconsistent and fails to create an immersive experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits noticeable optimization issues, which are somewhat expected from a smaller development team, but still warrant attention. Players have reported instances of stuttering and performance hiccups, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Optimization issues are expected from small developers, but it's still worth mentioning.”
- “At times, the game feels unoptimized.”
- “There are some stuttering issues that detract from the experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect in the time trial section somewhat tedious, particularly due to prompts to purchase upgrades, which may require collecting resources that some may prefer to skip.
- “The only thing I wasn't sure about in the time trial section is that I was still prompted to buy upgrades, which could be tedious if you don't want to collect all the resources to level up.”
- “Grinding for resources feels like a never-ending chore, and it detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged; it often feels like I'm just going through the motions without any real sense of progress.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly appreciating the phenomenal voice acting and engaging storytelling. The narrative evokes happiness and curiosity, especially regarding the character dynamics, which enhances the overall emotional experience.
- “I find myself happy whenever a segment of narration is about to occur, not only because the voice acting is phenomenal, but because the story is emotional and interesting. I find myself wanting to know what Atley has to say about Harrison and his humanly ways.”