Orion: The Eternal Punishment

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Orion: The Eternal Punishment is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Chupiperasaurio and was released on January 5, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

Orion is a frantic first person shooter where you fight the void creatures in mysterious planets and advance using your special abilities and gadgets.

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The retro-inspired visual style evokes nostalgia and is visually appealing to fans of the genre.
The fast-paced combat and variety of weapons keep the gameplay engaging and entertaining.
The game is free to play, which is a commendable approach by the developers, allowing players to try it without any financial commitment.

Technical issues such as poor optimization and frequent bugs significantly detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay feels slow and unengaging, with a lack of polish that makes it tedious and frustrating at times.
The story is underdeveloped and confusing, leaving players with more questions than answers and a lack of clear objectives.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for being slow, sluggish, and lacking polish, leading to an unengaging experience. While some appreciate the simplicity as a contrast to more complex shooters, many feel that significant improvements to core mechanics and level design are necessary for a more enjoyable experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as underwhelming and in need of refinement.
- “The simple graphics and gameplay are a nice break from the high-detail crazy shooters of today.”
- “Right now I'm not sure if this is the first game made by the developer; if so, you've done a good job, but I personally expected a bit more gameplay than just running, shooting, and that's about it.”
- “Unfortunately, there's almost no polish here; gameplay is slow, sluggish, uneventful, and unengaging.”
- “Maybe if the core mechanics were overhauled and the level design was improved, things like the streak and grappling systems could actually improve the gameplay.”
- “Right now, I'm not sure if this is the first game made by the developer. If so, you've done a good job, but I personally expected a bit more gameplay than just running, shooting, and that's about it.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Orion: The Eternal Punishment" follows a hunter named Orion, who becomes a constellation tasked with destroying corrupted stars, but it is criticized for being bland and disconnected from Greek mythology. Players find the narrative weak and feel that the gameplay does not effectively align with the plot, despite the presence of voice acting in the introductory cutscene. Overall, the storytelling is seen as poorly executed and lacking depth.
- “The story involves a hunter, Orion, who was turned into a constellation after his death and tasked with hunting corrupted stars.”
- “However, there was a condition: Orion would be tasked with an eternal mission to seek out and destroy every star that had been corrupted by the touch of the darkness of the void.”
- “Surprisingly, there's voice acting which takes place in the beginning cutscene where the narrator tells the player the game's story.”
- “Putting the rather bland and frankly weak story aside, 'Orion: The Eternal Punishment' sure doesn't feel like a game with a connection to Greek mythology.”
- “Your objective is to basically kill all the enemies throughout the map (or not since it honestly doesn't matter nor does it follow the game's plot in any way) and find a circular ring that unlocks the door to the end of the game.”
- “However, there was a condition, and that condition was that Orion would be tasked with an eternal mission to seek out and destroy every star that had been corrupted by the touch of the darkness of the void.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally criticized for their low quality, with many reviewers noting that the retro aesthetic fails to deliver a visually appealing experience, often appearing more outdated than charming. While some appreciate the simplicity as a contrast to modern high-detail games, the overall consensus is that the graphics fall short of acceptable standards.
- “The simple graphics and gameplay are a nice break from the high-detail, crazy shooters of today.”
- “I do somewhat appreciate the grainy aesthetic throughout the game.”
- “The graphics aren't great; very low quality assets trying to look 'retro' but just look bad.”
- “Definitely not good by any standard past 2004, but I do somewhat appreciate the grainy aesthetic throughout the game.”
- “The graphics I get are meant to be retro but end up just looking so bad.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as the slow weapon mechanics and awkward level design detract from the fast-paced experience promised. Many feel that the game could benefit from faster movement options and less resilient enemies to improve the overall flow and enjoyment.
- “The game presents itself as fast-paced, but in reality, it feels slow and tedious. The weapons lack speed, and the level design is somewhat odd. There is potential if movement options are improved and enemies are less like tanks that deal no damage.”
- “Grinding in this game feels excessively repetitive and uninspired. The lack of variety in tasks makes it a chore rather than an engaging experience.”
- “The progression system relies too heavily on grinding, which can be frustrating. It often feels like a time sink rather than a rewarding challenge.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is largely absent, with players noting a significant lack of musical content, while the sound effects, particularly for weapons, are considered unconvincing and humorous.
- “The weapon sound effects are laughable, and the music is essentially nonexistent.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and fails to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the music, making it repetitive and dull.”