Orbital X
- August 18, 2016
- Filippo Ceffa
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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 well-priced and offers a challenging experience that can be enjoyed both solo and with friends.
- The Steam version is currently unplayable due to crashes upon startup, making it frustrating for potential players.
- There are issues with repetitive gameplay and a lack of coherence in the music and track design.
- The user interface is clunky and could benefit from improvements, such as clearer menu controls and additional sound effects.
- music18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some praise the soundtrack as decent and engaging, many find it repetitive and frustrating, particularly due to the single track that restarts upon each death. Critics note that the music lacks variety and fails to enhance the gameplay experience, often feeling disconnected from the action. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a weak point that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“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.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward and easy to learn, focusing on dodging color-coded rhythmic obstacles, which enhances clarity and engagement. While the tracks are functionally similar and the overall complexity is limited, the game effectively delivers a fun experience for its low 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 gameplay is simple and very easy to pick up but is still challenging.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by bright, clean visuals that are basic and repetitive, which aids in recognizing patterns and maintaining rhythm. However, this simplicity can occasionally hinder focus on the track.
“The game features bright, clean visuals that enhance the overall experience.”
“The graphics are stunning, with bright and clean visuals that really stand out.”
“The visuals are basic and repetitive, which can hinder immersion.”
“Sometimes the visuals can make it hard to focus on the track.”
“The graphics lack detail and variety, leading to a monotonous experience.”
