Orborun

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Orborun is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game. It was developed by Tiny Lab Productions and was released on September 5, 2014. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Orborun is a fast-paced arcade game that combines action and skill in a 3D race to collect goods and avoid obstacles. Players can enjoy single-player mode or team up with friends in local co-op multiplayer, with game-pad support for up to 2 players. Featuring over 100 levels, 3 robotic environments, and 27 Orbot skins to unlock, Orborun offers a challenging and fun gaming experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

music18 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features simple controls and fast-paced gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play.
Levels are short and can be enjoyable, providing a casual gaming experience that is suitable for all ages.
The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic marble rolling games, and local multiplayer adds to the fun.

Controls are overly simplistic and can feel unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The camera system is poorly designed, often obstructing the player's view and making navigation difficult.
Graphics and level design are lackluster, resembling a low-quality mobile port rather than a polished PC game.

music
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitiveness and generic quality, often describing it as annoying or obnoxious. However, some users appreciate the soundtrack, calling it good or even superb, particularly when it complements the game's visuals and gameplay. Overall, while the music may not be memorable, it has its fans, and players often suggest turning it off in favor of their own playlists.
- “Soundtrack simply sublime”
- “Soundtrack is good too, works very well with game style and keeps you interested!”
- “The puzzles are challenging and fun with an excellent techno soundtrack to go along with each level, the visuals aren't even that bad.”
- “Music only has one track, and that is generic, so I'd suggest playing your own music.”
- “The music is also incredibly generic, and in my opinion very annoying.”
- “The music isn't all that great in my opinion, it's somewhat repetitive and boring, much like the gameplay.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the "monkey ball" style mechanics and addictive nature, while others criticize the lack of control, poorly explained mechanics, and tedious, repetitive levels. Many reviewers noted that the game devolves into frustrating trial-and-error gameplay due to its challenging level design that doesn't align well with the mechanics. Overall, while there are moments of fun, the gameplay often feels uninspired and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more variety and responsiveness.
- “Orborun may not be the prettiest game to look at, but it makes up for it with its addictive and quite unique gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is a combination of your basic 'runner' type of games where you constantly keep moving, collect points or other items, and do a certain kind of objective in order to progress in the game.”
- “Really enjoy the 'monkey ball' style gameplay as I roll my robot through the levels.”
- “Some mechanics are never explained (for example, that certain head-on collisions at high speed kill you).”
- “However, after the first stage, the game simply devolves into levels that are just too advanced for the mechanics to facilitate them.”
- “The controls don't feel as responsive as I'd like, and the gameplay as a whole feels tedious and uninspired.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting their simplicity and low resolution, often likening them to console standards rather than PC capabilities. While some appreciate the art style and find the visuals competent for a puzzle game, others criticize the lack of customization options and overall blandness. Despite these shortcomings, a few players highlight that the graphics are not terrible and run smoothly, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “On the plus side, I liked the art style, sound, and music.”
- “A really nice little game with great graphics, a slick soundtrack, and challenging puzzles.”
- “Graphics are simple, nice, and clean.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “The graphics and textures are low resolution.”
- “The controls are incredibly simplistic (turn left, turn right - that's it), many of the puzzles require guesswork (which portal leads where?) and the graphics are just plain awful for a game released in 2014.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with users finding it funny and engaging, contributing to its addictive nature. Many reviewers highlight its comedic elements as a standout feature, making it particularly enjoyable for fans of arcade-style games. Overall, the humor enhances the gaming experience, earning it high ratings from players.
- “A hard game, but in the same way, it's very funny. 9/10”
- “I got this for free on an Indiegala giveaway; a simple but really funny game. I liked it.”
- “It's a funny and fast game, especially for those who love to play arcade games. They have to try it.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of Orborun is minimal, with many users noting that it lacks a compelling narrative or driving plot, making it feel repetitive and shallow. While it is not a story-driven game, it serves as a light, fun experience suitable for casual play. Overall, players emphasize that the game is more about gameplay than storytelling.
- “Given that there is no story or anything that actually drives you forward in Orborun, I can make it very clear that I quit this game long before finishing it.”
- “Every level is the same general story.”
- “This isn’t one of those puzzle games that desperately feels like it has to tell you a story just in order to make sense of it all.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the inclusion of a restart button that alleviates some of the grinding, particularly in free games. However, there is a strong negative sentiment towards grinding in paid games, with criticisms of tedious gameplay and unresponsive controls contributing to an overall uninspired experience.
- “I'll tolerate this in free games (a free game I would recommend is Eternal Senia, which does this, but for items you can get from grinding anyway), but any game that does it after charging money gets an instant negative review from me.”
- “The controls don't feel as responsive as I'd like, and the gameplay as a whole feels tedious and uninspired.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User experiences with stability vary significantly; while some report smooth controls and no visible glitches, others encounter frequent game-breaking issues that hinder their enjoyment and lead to a lack of recommendation.
- “This game glitches out too often for me to recommend this to anyone.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly at 60fps with simplistic yet decent graphics that do not detract from the overall experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and the graphics are simplistic but aren't terrible at all.”
- “Runs smoothly at 60fps.”
replayability
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The game offers a moderate length but maintains replayability, encouraging players to revisit it for additional enjoyment.
- “Not very long, but it doesn't need to be, and there is replay value to it.”
- “Not very long, but it does not need to be, and there is replay value to it.”