Orbt XL

About

Orbt Xrl is a fast-paced arcade game where you navigate an orbit around a black hole, avoiding incoming asteroids and collecting light particles to increase your score. As you progress, the game gets increasingly challenging with faster asteroids and unpredictable patterns. With its simple controls and mesmerizing visuals, Orbt Xrl offers a satisfying and addictive experience for players seeking a quick pick-up-and-play game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,558 reviews

gameplay88 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

Orbt XL is a fun and addictive game that is perfect for quick gaming sessions.
The game features simple one-button controls, making it easy to pick up and play.
For its low price, Orbt XL offers a satisfying experience with unlockable skins and achievements.

The gameplay can become repetitive after a short period, leading to a lack of long-term engagement.
There is only one song in the game, which can get monotonous over time.
Some players feel that the game lacks depth and variety in gameplay mechanics.

gameplay
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Orbt XL is characterized by its simple, one-button mechanics that make it easy to pick up yet challenging to master, providing a satisfying blend of addictive and rewarding experiences. Players navigate through a visually appealing environment while avoiding obstacles and managing gravity, although some may find the gameplay repetitive over time due to its limited variety. Overall, the game offers a fun, casual experience with a strong emphasis on high scores and replayability, making it a solid choice for quick gaming sessions.
- “Orbt XL offers an intriguing concept, where physics and gravity play central roles in the gameplay mechanics.”
- “The precise physics and sphere movement mechanics provide a sense of control and accomplishment as players overcome obstacles and solve puzzles.”
- “With its easy-to-learn mechanics and fast-paced gameplay, Orbt XL hooks players from the start and keeps them coming back for more.”
- “Some players may find Orbt XL to be lacking in variety, as the core gameplay mechanics remain largely unchanged throughout.”
- “The gameplay style might become repetitive for those who have practiced enough to become fairly good at it but constantly have to go through the earlier waves to get to the more exciting and dangerous comets.”
- “After completing all of the game's achievements, there is nothing left to do other than beat your high score, although the game is a little older I would gladly play this game more often if there were new features, such as new skins, settings, gameplay mechanics, power-ups, etc.”
music
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in Orbt XL is widely praised for its dynamic and engaging nature, adapting to the gameplay's pace and intensity, which enhances immersion and motivation. While many players appreciate the upbeat and well-composed soundtrack, some note that it can become repetitive over time, with a desire for more varied tracks. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere, making it a notable feature despite some criticisms regarding its limited variety.
- “Orbt XL’s soundtrack complements the gameplay experience with engaging music that adapts to the pace and intensity of the levels.”
- “The music is well-composed, upbeat, and complements the gameplay perfectly, creating an immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The action is good, there's tension, close calls, booby traps, surprises, and the music fits along great, and evolves as the round does.”
- “The music is the exact same, always, and it is also very samey and quite muted, quite secondary to something.”
- “The only negative point I could probably make about it is that the music is pretty forgettable and inconsequential.”
- “The music begins with a highly repetitive and cheaply produced loop that lasts until you get 30-40 points.”
graphics
99 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Orbt XL are characterized by a clean, minimalist aesthetic that combines vibrant colors and polished visuals, creating an engaging and visually appealing environment. While many players appreciate the simplicity and clarity of the graphics, some critiques highlight a lack of depth in the 2D art style, which may feel underwhelming for a PC game. Overall, the game's visuals effectively complement its straightforward gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.
- “With beautifully crafted 3D graphics and a vibrant color palette, the game creates a visually stunning environment that is both stylized and functional.”
- “The minimalist art style and bright colors create a visually appealing environment that is easy on the eyes.”
- “The graphics are clean, crisp, and colorful, and accent the straightforward objective well.”
- “While there are options to change the resolution for the game, all this does is scale up the simplistic 2D art assets used to make the game, which makes little or no difference to the graphics quality.”
- “Without any other substantial graphics tweaks, it's not possible for gamers to improve the lackluster 2D visuals.”
- “The game features somewhat lazy, simplistic 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low effort flash/browser games and mobile apps.”
replayability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, Orbt XL is praised for its high replayability due to its challenging gameplay, escalating difficulty, and the motivation to beat high scores and unlock cosmetic skins. While many players find it addictive and suitable for short sessions, some note that replay value diminishes after achieving all goals and unlocking content. A few reviews suggest that additional game modes could enhance long-term engagement.
- “Orbt XL’s replay value is high, thanks to its level structure and variety of challenges.”
- “The beauty of Orbt XL lies in its endless replayability.”
- “With its challenging gameplay, dynamic music system, and simple yet addictive concept, Orbt XL offers high replayability.”
- “No replayability whatsoever.”
- “Not much replayability after finishing, so it will gather dust in the Steam library after that.”
- “Pretty fun and original but lacking in replayability unlike the previous game by the same developer.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its funny background music, amusing sound effects, and colorful graphics that contribute to a lighthearted experience. Many find the game addictive and entertaining, often playing it as a fun distraction. The quirky characters and humorous elements, including the amusing system requirements, add to its charm, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a good laugh.
- “A simple game, but very funny, actually.”
- “The soundtrack is amazing, and the planets you can play as are really funny.”
- “I bought this game just because I thought the system requirements section was hilarious.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its moral about perseverance in the face of adversity, while others criticize the lack of a coherent narrative. The plot revolves around a catastrophic event involving a black hole and humanity's response, but many feel it lacks depth and is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics. Overall, while some find enjoyment in the chaotic scenarios presented, others are left wanting a more substantial story experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “A truly beautifully crafted game, unlike any other, ahead of its time; you need to play it for the story, not the graphics.”
- “However, the black hole is only half the story, as its excessive gravity affects more than just your planet, as rival heavenly bodies arrive from nowhere, threatening to smash your orbiting planet to pieces as you weigh the risks and consequences.”
- “There is no story.”
- “One could try to come up with reasons as to why things are as they are, and what things are, but that’s not the key to the story section.”
- “If you've got slower reflexes or like a game with a plot and depth, look elsewhere.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game both enjoyable and tedious, as it primarily revolves around accumulating points to unlock new planets and achievements. While some appreciate the addictive nature of farming for scores, others note that the process can become repetitive, especially when it requires exiting the game to check progress. Overall, the grinding is seen as a means to an end, primarily for achievement hunters.
- “The rest is grinding points.”
- “Game is good for nothing but farming achievements.”
- “By the last 20 minutes, I was just grinding points to unlock the last few expensive planets so I could get all the Steam achievements.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Orbt XL has been criticized as a cash grab, with users noting its origins as a mobile app and the presence of ads in a paid Steam game as unacceptable. However, some players appreciate the absence of microtransactions and ads, highlighting that it offers a more straightforward experience without pay-to-win schemes. Overall, opinions are mixed, with concerns about its pricing model contrasted by praise for its lack of intrusive monetization tactics.
- “It's way better than spending your dollar on some DLC or microtransactions!”
- “No microtransactions, no skinner boxes.”
- “There are no microtransactions, no ads, nothing that takes away from the experience.”
- “Orbt XL is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it was a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile devs. The mobile app is best described, while it doesn't look like it, as a ripoff of Flappy Bird (copyright Dong Nguyen, 2013).”
- “Ads in paid Steam games are not okay.”
- “It's basically a mobile game without ads or dumb pay-to-win schemes.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with users reporting it as mostly bug-free and running well on the Steam Deck when configured correctly. However, some players have encountered specific issues, particularly with the settings screen for changing the aspect ratio, which can freeze and mute unexpectedly.
- “This game was bug-free, had nice visuals, and decent sound effects and music.”
- “Runs great on Steam Deck if you set the runtime to Proton 7.0 in the game properties.”
- “It was buggy.”
- “The only issue is that the settings screen for changing the aspect ratio is buggy for me.”
- “...it freezes and mutes itself, but you can continue where you left off by simply focusing the window.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a minimalist aesthetic, featuring sleek visuals and a soothing soundtrack that enhance immersion. Players appreciate the light and casual vibe created by colorful graphics and intuitive controls, while dynamic music and engaging mechanics contribute to a captivating experience that encourages repeated play.
- “The game's minimalist visuals and soothing soundtrack create a sleek and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.”
- “The combination of orbiting mechanics, challenging obstacles, and dynamic music creates a captivating atmosphere that keeps players coming back for more.”
- “The soundtrack, which progresses as you progress in the game, really adds to the atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “Despite the colorful graphics, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to immerse players in the game world.”
- “The sound design is underwhelming, making the atmosphere feel lifeless and uninviting.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong optimization, running smoothly even on low-end hardware like a Raspberry Pi or a weak Asus laptop, with users reporting good performance overall. However, some players have noted occasional micro lags on higher-end PCs.
- “Even though I don't own a single 1080 Ti (love this easter egg), it runs smoothly, and I'm sure it would also run on a Raspberry Pi or a modern tablet with a decent framerate and look.”
- “An addicting little arcade game that runs smoothly, looks simple yet pleasing, and is very straightforward.”
- “Cheap and easy to play, it runs smoothly on a weak Asus X206HA with the Steam client for Xubuntu 17.04.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of wholesome and lighthearted themes, evoking a sense of fun and enjoyment despite its simple mechanics. Players appreciate the cute and quirky aesthetic, which adds to the overall charm and engagement of the experience.