Orange Cast
- June 26, 2020
- Valkyrie Initiative
- 4h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a decent soundtrack that enhances the overall atmosphere.
- The graphics are visually appealing and reminiscent of other successful sci-fi titles.
- The plot has potential and can be engaging for players who appreciate sci-fi narratives.
- The gameplay is plagued by clunky controls, poor AI, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience.
- The translation and dialogue quality are subpar, making it difficult to follow the story.
- Cutscenes and animations are poorly executed, contributing to an overall feeling of a rushed product.
- music68 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack for its quality and ability to create an immersive sci-fi atmosphere. While the individual tracks are noted for their storytelling and varied styles, some players feel that the music does not always align with the gameplay moments, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, enhancing the game's ambiance despite some criticisms regarding its integration.
“The soundtrack is composed by different artists, perhaps very well known in Russia.”
“Gorgeous music and beautiful graphics that convey the whole essence of space just amaze me!”
“In the game, we are waiting for a cinematic narration of the main plot, engaging dialogues with the inhabitants of different planets, and the music immerses us in the depths of space.”
“Each song offers something different and does not belong in the game.”
“The songs do not complement or accord with the moments of the game.”
“The soundtrack is layered and placed in a haphazard way, which makes it seem like it's to fill something that is empty within the game.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 65 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful aesthetics and atmospheric design reminiscent of titles like Warframe and Dead Space, while others criticize certain elements as outdated or poorly optimized. Many players appreciate the high-quality visuals and engaging cutscenes, although issues such as disappearing textures and inconsistent performance at lower settings detract from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are generally considered solid for a 2021 release, but not without notable flaws.
“As in the prologue, everything looks very good in the main game, nice graphics, interesting and beautiful cutscenes, music that supports the general atmosphere, everything is at a very solid level.”
“Gorgeous music and beautiful graphics that convey the whole essence of space just amaze me!”
“The new game, released in 2021, boasts graphics that are in no way inferior to more funded projects.”
“Even the cutscenes are so weird; it seems they want to send you into some kind of space opera, but the graphics are sometimes so simple and outdated you can't really feel involved.”
“At the minimum graphics settings, part of the textures of locations disappears in the game, which is why you can start walking on an invisible texture or, on the contrary, go through the ground.”
“The controls are clumsy as hell, the graphics are very dated, optimization is nonexistent (I had several times when it dropped to 5fps in the introductory level).”
- story46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story, set in a universe where humanity colonizes planets for space mining, is described as intriguing yet poorly executed, with lazy storytelling and vague cutscenes that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the plot rich and entertaining, others criticize it for being overly simplistic and buried in lengthy text that disrupts engagement. Overall, the narrative has potential but requires significant refinement to fully captivate players.
“The context of the story offers a scenario in which humanity managed to colonize various planets for the purpose of space mining.”
“The plot is very rich and interesting.”
“In general, the game has a strong base and a cool story to tell, but needs polish.”
“But the storytelling, gameplay, or design is lazy or poorly done.”
“The game has a bad story told and disgusting design.”
“Kinda boring tbh, the game runs very clunky at times, and it's very repetitive, as there feels like no story during the game, but there is in the text.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and dynamic, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Key elements such as destructible environments and exploration are noted positively, but issues like poor AI, basic mechanics, and frustrating barriers detract from the overall experience. Comparisons to titles like Halo and Destiny highlight both the potential and shortcomings of the gameplay, suggesting it could benefit from more polish and innovation.
“The destructibility of objects is just the perfect mechanic in the game.”
“I like it, very vigorous and dynamic gameplay; it is passed in one breath, and the number of planets to explore is just a huge amount.”
“Quite interesting graphics, combined with cool gameplay and an interesting plot, can make this game something more than it is now.”
“The gameplay feels like a bad Lost Planet clone; the graphics are fine at times, and others they're awful.”
“Gameplay - guns feel all the same, AI doesn't do much, so easy to kill, overall boring.”
“Poor graphics, miserable controls, basic gameplay, and shameless attempts to leverage everything from Dead Space to Death Stranding.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by stunning graphics, engaging cutscenes, and a captivating original plot. Players appreciate the atmospheric locations and the deep, supportive music that enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature that justifies its price. Overall, the combination of these elements creates a rich and immersive sci-fi environment.
“As in the prologue, everything looks very good in the main game, nice graphics, interesting and beautiful cutscenes, music that supports the general atmosphere, everything is at a very solid level.”
“Original plot, nice graphics, atmospheric locations, changing each other.”
“Orange cast a very beautiful game in terms of graphics, with a very cool sci-fi space atmosphere and deep music.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, resulting in slow performance, frequent stuttering, and severe frame rate drops, with reports of dipping to as low as 5fps. Additionally, the clumsy controls and outdated graphics further detract from the overall experience, while the poor translation adds to the frustration. Overall, optimization appears to be a major flaw in the game's design.
“The lack of optimization sometimes makes the game look slow, stuttering, or laggy.”
“The controls are clumsy as hell, the graphics are very dated, optimization is nonexistent. I had several instances where it dropped to 5fps in the introductory level, and gunplay feels like you're shooting wads of dough with a handheld slingshot.”
“The translation from Russian to English reads like something Google Translate might have crapped out in 1999.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs and inconsistencies, particularly in character movement from the very beginning. Overall, the experience is described as frustratingly unstable.
“What an extremely buggy and inconsistent mess.”
“I can't stand the way he walks and runs; it's very buggy, even from the start of the first chapter.”
“What an extremely buggy and inconsistent mess.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is perceived as hasty and primarily focused on profit, leading some users to feel it resembles a cash grab, although it has been effective for some players.
“Feels like it was slapped together as a cash grab (which worked in my case).”
