ORIX!
- May 29, 2018
- AFBIK Studio
Get on Steam"ORIX! is a puzzle game that challenges players to find the right path to reach the yellow cube. With over 10 levels, simple controls , and pleasant music, players must use their problem-solving skills to progress. Credits for programming go to AFBIK Studio, while music and effects are provided by zapsplat."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The puzzle mechanics are unique and enjoyable, providing a fresh experience.
- Players can easily unlock a large number of achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The game is simple and can be completed quickly, which some players find convenient.
- The game is a poorly executed clone of existing titles, lacking originality and polish.
- Technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and graphical glitches, significantly detract from the gameplay experience.
- The overwhelming focus on achievement spam undermines the game's value, making it feel more like a cash grab than a genuine effort.
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are criticized for being subpar, with no options for resolution changes or meaningful tweaks, which is disappointing for a PC title. Reviewers note issues such as poorly aligned assets and potential glitches that hinder gameplay, leading to an overall lack of visual quality that fails to meet the expectations of PC gamers.
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
“I went through probably 10 or 11 levels and then I can't tell if, as the other review notes, the next button stops working because the game is over or if there is a graphical glitch because the assets are so poorly aligned that the square can't get to the end of level target.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique puzzle mechanic that stands out, but it is also criticized for being simplistic and lacking depth, leading to a monotonous progression experience.
“I really liked this puzzle game as I haven't seen a lot of this puzzle mechanic in other games.”
“Anyway, this is another achievement spam game with very basic gameplay and boring progression.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that Gamemaker Studio is often associated with the creation of low-effort, retro-style games that prioritize profit over quality, leading to a perception of it being a platform for "shovelware" and cash grabs.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably poor, with menu elements like the 'start' button being partially obscured, hindering navigation. Additionally, the frequent unlocking of achievements without player effort suggests a lack of thoughtful design in gameplay progression.
“This game is not even optimized in the menu, where you can't fully see buttons like 'Start'.”
“The optimization is so poor that every second new achievement pops up, making it feel like you don't have to do anything.”
