ORBITOR
- August 21, 2015
- Evil Aliens
- 3h median play time
ORBITOR is a single-player action game with fast-paced sci-fi adventure, featuring stunning visuals, an inspiring soundtrack, and unique momentum-based orbiting controls. Players explore open levels, orbit objects to gather speed, destroy enemies, and collect energy life forms, with super fast level transitions and freely explorable environments. Offering a challenging yet accessible gameplay, ORBITOR is a fun and unique space-themed experience.
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and an amazing soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is fun and relaxing, allowing players to enjoy the environment and music at their own pace.
- The controls are responsive and intuitive, making it easy to navigate and enjoy the game.
- The game has not received updates for years, leading to concerns about its development and content.
- Many players feel that the store version is inferior to the original demo, which had more engaging gameplay.
- There is a lack of levels and content, making it feel repetitive and not worth the purchase price.
- music42 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its uplifting and beautiful qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as stunning and fitting perfectly with the game's visuals, contributing to a sense of wonder and excitement. Many express a desire for a purchasable soundtrack, indicating its strong impact and appeal.
“The music is good and does a great job of bringing the hype.”
“Wonderful music and smooth gameplay.”
“The soundtrack kicks ass; the gameplay is fast-paced and entertaining.”
“No buyable soundtrack.”
“The music.”
“Not to mention the music fits the areas down to a t.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally praised for its fun mechanics, stunning visuals, and engaging soundtrack, creating a smooth and entertaining experience. However, concerns arise regarding the lack of updates and the feeling that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Some users express a desire for further development to fully realize the game's potential, especially in comparison to an earlier demo version.
“Wonderful music and smooth gameplay.”
“✓ mesmerizing gameplay”
“The soundtrack kicks ass, the gameplay is fast paced and entertaining.”
“The controls and gameplay of the Steam version seem incomplete when compared to the free demo that is no longer available.”
“Unfortunately, only the graphics are getting better; in my opinion, the gameplay has to be further developed to bring out the full potential we have here.”
“I had been wanting the game for a really long time ever since I saw gameplay of it, and it was everything I wanted out of it, but when I saw that the last update note was last year, I was a little worried. I really hope it is still in development.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised as stunning and beautiful, with many reviewers highlighting the impressive visuals and artistic design that enhance the overall experience. The accompanying soundtrack is also noted as exceptional, adding to the immersive atmosphere. However, some users express concern about the lack of updates and further development of gameplay mechanics, suggesting that while the graphics shine, the overall experience could benefit from additional enhancements.
“The graphics for this game are gorgeous and the music is incredible, all the sounds fit really well.”
“Beautiful stunning graphics & an amazing musical score to accompany you while you play.”
“It is almost a child-like wonder playing this beauty, of having stunning visuals and a compelling soundtrack that would make you feel as though a carefree asteroid cruising in the vast beautiful space.”
“Unfortunately, only the graphics are getting better. In my opinion, the gameplay needs further development to bring out the full potential we have here.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with players noting that the campaign is short and primarily consists of repetitive gameplay rather than a cohesive narrative. While the graphics are appreciated, the absence of a substantial story detracts from the overall experience.
“Good game, loved the graphics, but the campaign was short and there is no story; it's just a loop of popping the star nebula.”