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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Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a great soundtrack, creating an immersive atmosphere.
It offers a solid foundation for strategy gameplay, with a unique challenge that can be engaging for players who enjoy simpler mechanics.
The VR experience enhances the gameplay significantly, making it a more enjoyable experience for those with VR kits.

The controls are frustrating and non-intuitive, making it difficult to execute complex commands, especially in later levels.
Gameplay lacks depth and progression, often feeling repetitive and simplistic, which may not satisfy players looking for more complexity.
In-game tutorials are incomplete, leaving players to figure out essential mechanics and unit strengths on their own.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by simple and straightforward mechanics, reminiscent of classic flash games, which may feel repetitive for some players. While the visuals are impressive and the strategic elements can be engaging and challenging, many reviewers feel that the game lacks depth and variety to maintain long-term interest. Overall, it offers a polished experience but could benefit from more innovative gameplay features.
- “The strategy gameplay feels uniquely challenging and is addictingly 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.”
- “Same mechanics as some flash games.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their outstanding quality and smooth performance, contributing to a beautiful overall presentation and immersive atmosphere. While some players appreciate the intuitive controls and visual enhancements compared to similar titles, others feel that the gameplay lacks depth despite the appealing visuals. Overall, the game establishes a solid foundation in graphics, though opinions vary on its overall impact on the gaming experience.
- “The visuals and overall presentation are great, also controls are easy to use and intuitive.”
- “Graphics are outstanding, gameplay is well thought... but I believe the game is just lacking an essential element for me.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its deep, beautiful space opera themes that enhance the atmosphere, drawing comparisons to influences from EVE. However, some users feel that the soundtrack could benefit from additional tracks to further enrich the experience. Overall, the combination of great graphics and music contributes to a fun and immersive gameplay experience.
- “Deep, beautiful, and challenging space strategy game with great space opera music that is heavily influenced by EVE.”
- “Really fun, and has a great soundtrack.”
- “Beautiful graphics, great music, and a generally fantastic atmosphere.”
- “Orch star could use some more musical tracks though, but aside from that, this is so much fun.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, enhanced by excellent sound quality.
- “Beautiful graphics, great music, and an overall fantastic atmosphere.”
- “Polished, balanced, tricky, and fun, with great sound and atmosphere.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has not been compelling enough to sustain player interest, as many find the gameplay repetitive and uninspiring despite decent visuals.
- “I only played the first few levels because sending units from one planet to another gets old really fast, no matter the visuals and story.”