Orch Star

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Orch Star is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Orch Star Studios and was released on August 15, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Orch Star is a real time strategy game set in an immersive space universe where orchs, elves, dwarfs and humans fighting for domination.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a polished presentation, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a solid foundation of gameplay with intuitive controls, making it accessible for both VR and non-VR players.
The strategic elements and AI provide a challenging experience that can be engaging for players who enjoy tactical gameplay.

The gameplay can feel overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking depth and progression, which may not satisfy players looking for more complexity.
Controls can be frustrating and unintuitive, with incomplete tutorials that leave players struggling to understand advanced commands.
The online community is small, which may limit multiplayer experiences and the overall longevity of the game.

gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay is generally straightforward, featuring simple mechanics like clicking on planets and directing ships, reminiscent of classic titles like Eufloria and Auralux, but enhanced with impressive visuals and VR support. While some players find it lacking in complexity and suggest the addition of features like a speed button, others appreciate the strategic depth that emerges as the difficulty increases. Overall, the game is polished and engaging, offering a blend of simplicity and challenging strategy that appeals to many players.
- “The gameplay is absolutely fantastic and I personally enjoy the VR option (I had to stop because one of my controllers ran out of charge).”
- “The strategy gameplay feels uniquely challenging and is addictively mind boggling.”
- “I'm pleasantly surprised and impressed by the polish of this game and the simple mechanics yet quite deep strategy involved.”
- “Where it really lacks is in the actual gameplay department.”
- “So mechanics-wise, the game is pretty simple and straightforward; you click on your planet, percentage up your ships that you want to send into battle, and click and drag an arrow to where they will attack.”
- “Wish the game would offer a speed button for faster gameplay, and controls take some time to get used to.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and smooth performance, often compared to AAA titles, with a great overall presentation and atmosphere. While the visuals enhance the experience, some players feel that the gameplay lacks depth, which may detract from the enjoyment despite the strong graphical foundation. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, contributing positively to the game's appeal.
- “The graphics are nice and it runs smooth.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great music, generally great atmosphere.”
- “It is not that fancy graphically, but it is more of a classic RTS with resource gathering and fleet building.”
- “Graphics are almost on par with AAA titles.”
- “I only played the first few levels because sending units from one planet to the other gets old really fast, no matter the visuals and story.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The game's story revolves around rival orc clans battling in space, set within a sci-fi campaign that features 12 missions. While the narrative is engaging, some players find the gameplay repetitive, and the difficulty ramps up quickly as they progress through the missions. Overall, the story adds an interesting backdrop to the strategic gameplay, but it may not be enough to sustain long-term interest for all players.
- “Cool story about orc clans duking it out in space.”
- “I only played the first few levels because sending units from one planet to the other gets old really fast, no matter the visuals and story.”
- “There’s a campaign mode with a sci-fi storyline, which quickly gets difficult in my opinion.”
- “As this stage, this game is currently in early access and the campaign has 12 missions available to play.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the serene and beautiful space opera soundtrack that enhances the atmosphere. However, some users feel that the game could benefit from a larger variety of musical tracks and the addition of voiceovers to further enrich the experience. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the game's enjoyment.
- “The game also has serene, peaceful space music, which I really enjoyed.”
- “Deep, beautiful, and challenging space strategy game with great space opera music that has to be heavily influenced by EVE.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great music, generally great atmosphere.”
- “The game could use some more musical tracks; aside from that, this is so much fun.”
- “There is not much of a soundtrack, and there is no voiceover, which I think would enhance the experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its beautiful graphics and great music, creating an immersive experience. Reviewers note that the polished and balanced design contributes to a fun and engaging ambiance.
- “Beautiful graphics, great music, and an overall fantastic atmosphere.”
- “Polished, balanced, tricky, and fun, with great sound and atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game surprisingly engaging, as unit management is streamlined; users can easily allocate a percentage of units from one location to another, allowing them to automatically engage enemies along the way. This system minimizes tedium and enhances the overall experience.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over just to level up, which becomes incredibly boring.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for resources is frustrating and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”