Orb of Aeternum

About

"Orb of Aeternum" is a PICO-8 game where you defend the Orb from evil humans seeking it. Mine gold and ancient artifacts, build rooms with ancient scrolls, and find runestones to seal the Orb. The mountain is randomly generated, and you can construct specialized rooms to upgrade units and defense tactics. Enjoy the crisp pixel art and chiptune music in this action-packed game with endless intruders.

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Play Modes

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

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

Beautiful pixel art and enjoyable music enhance the overall experience.
Offers a variety of strategies and techniques, making it engaging and replayable.
Fast-paced gameplay with a good balance of challenge and fun, reminiscent of dungeon keeper and tower defense games.

Unit AI can be frustrating, with instances of characters not performing tasks efficiently.
Mining mechanics can become unwieldy, and more automation would improve gameplay.
Some performance issues arise when the game extends for too long.

music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its fun and engaging quality that complements the gameplay. The combination of catchy tunes and the game's overall atmosphere enhances the experience, making it a standout feature for many users.
- “I love the pico art and music.”
- “Really enjoyed this fun little game, and I love the music too!”
- “Great music! I enjoyed the cauldron logistics and the mounting pressure of the human invaders forcing me to keep up the cash flow.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game presents a charming challenge, but players have noted minor performance issues, particularly during extended play sessions. Overall, while enjoyable, optimization could be improved for a smoother experience.
- “Not my favorite kind of game, but it was a nice challenge. There are some performance issues if the game extends for too long.”
- “Cute and fun, with minor performance issues though.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the gameplay for its well-balanced difficulty and pace, which effectively eliminates any sense of grind, making the experience engaging and enjoyable.
- “The balance of difficulty and speed in the gameplay eliminates any sense of grind.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and engaging, making every session enjoyable.”
- “The variety of challenges keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting throughout.”
- “The balance of difficulty and speed of the gameplay wipes away any feeling of grind.”