Orb The Ball

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Orb The Ball is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by GemBem and was released on September 18, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

A small yellow creature called Orb who has no ability to move stuck on a dangerous planet. Move the environment to help him survive!

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Single-Player

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique puzzle experience where players manipulate the environment rather than controlling a character.
Some players find the game enjoyable and appreciate its lightweight and simple design.
The game includes achievements that can provide a sense of accomplishment for players.

The controls are poorly designed for PC, with high sensitivity making precise movements nearly impossible.
The game feels like a rushed mobile port, lacking proper testing and optimization for desktop play.
Many players experience frustration due to the game's handling and the luck-based mechanics in later levels.

graphics
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While some users find the simple graphics acceptable, they express significant frustration with the game's handling and responsiveness to mouse movements, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The graphics are quite simplistic and lack detail, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The art style feels outdated and doesn't match the expectations set by modern games.”
- “While the gameplay may be enjoyable, the graphics leave much to be desired and feel uninspired.”
monetization
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The monetization of "Orb the Ball" has been criticized as a cheap and lazy cash grab, particularly due to its origins as a mobile app that was hastily ported to Steam.
- “Orb the Ball is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, lazy cash grab.”