Orbital X
- August 18, 2016
- Filippo Ceffa
Get on SteamAn epic journey through the endless space!
Reviews
- The game is fun and serves as a great time-killer, perfect for short gaming sessions.
- It features a decent soundtrack and clear visuals that help players navigate the gameplay effectively.
- The game is competitively engaging, making it enjoyable for both solo play and with friends aiming for high scores.
- The Steam version is currently unplayable due to crashes upon startup, which has been an ongoing issue.
- There is no option to exit the game easily on Windows 10, requiring players to quit from the taskbar.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks polish, with issues like stuttering and a clunky UI.
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the decent soundtrack and smooth transitions, many find it repetitive and annoying, particularly due to the limited variety and the way tracks restart upon dying. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point that detracts from the gameplay experience.
“Music is also incredible.”
“Warps between sections and music feel smooth and satisfying.”
“Pros: good soundtrack, cheap, looks great, easy to pick up.”
“The game's soundtrack, while decent, quickly gets on your nerves as the only apparent track restarts every time you die.”
“You die in one hit (unless you have one of the upgraded planets), which takes you from being engaged in a song to no audio at all.”
“The first and second thirds of the song are basically identical, and already incredibly repetitive to begin with.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and easy to grasp, focusing on dodging rhythmically colored obstacles, which enhances clarity and engagement. While the tracks may feel repetitive and interchangeable, the simplicity allows for a challenging experience, making it accessible for players despite its limited complexity. Overall, it delivers a solid performance for its price point.
“Nothing super complex gameplay-wise, but what it has, it does well.”
“The core gameplay of dodging rhythmic obstacles is augmented by the clarity of having the obstacles color-coded based on how they should be dodged (different colors for different colored rings, center spikes are darker, etc).”
“The track and the song have very little in common; you can put just about any song in its place and get the same gameplay.”
“Limited gameplay (although it's $3, so it is what you pay for).”
“The gameplay is simple and very easy to pick up but is still challenging.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by bright and clean visuals, which, while basic and repetitive, aid in recognizing patterns for gameplay. However, some users find that these visuals can occasionally hinder focus on the track.
“The game features bright, clean visuals that enhance the overall experience.”
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The visuals are basic and repetitive, which can make it difficult to stay engaged.”
“Sometimes the visuals can make it hard to focus on the track.”
