Ortheo

About

Ortheo is a 3D platformer game with gorgeous toon-shaded graphics and three unique worlds to explore. Use momentum-based platforming to collect coins and gears while battling your way to the final boss. The game features stunning 3D art by TephraCookie, 2D art by Axol, and a captivating music score by Anthony Hampton.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

music2 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

Ortheo has a solid foundation with enjoyable gameplay mechanics and potential for future improvements.
The latest update has significantly improved the game, with fluid controls, better level design, and a great soundtrack.
For its price, Ortheo offers a fun experience and is consistently receiving updates and new features.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, poor camera controls, and unfinished level design, making it feel like a tech demo.
Visuals and environments are lacking, and the sparse enemy encounters contribute to a less engaging experience.
Many players have expressed disappointment with the overall polish and quality, suggesting it should not be sold at its current state.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The gameplay is described as a mix of collect-a-thon mechanics in small open-world areas, featuring dashing and jumping, but it struggles with execution, leading to occasional bugs and confusion in level design. While the overall experience is solid with good art and animations, some levels feel underdeveloped, resembling a tech demo. Players find potential in the movement mechanics for speedrunning and exploration, but improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
- “Most importantly, focus on the gameplay and how you want it to go because this shows a collect-a-thon in small open world areas where you dash, jump, and gain speed that would have to be executed really well to work.”
- “I finally bought and played the game like I've wanted to for about a year now and it's a really solid experience all throughout, with solid gameplay, art, and animations, but it feels a little buggy and confusing at times.”
- “Definitely would be a fun game to pick apart and speedrun/exploit the movement mechanics.”
- “I like the idea and the character, but this is a Hat in Time meets the gameplay of Mort the Chicken, and even then that game looked and played better than this 99 cent game.”
- “Most importantly, focus on the gameplay and how you want it to go because this shows a collect-a-thon in small open world areas where you dash, jump, and gain speed would have to be executed really well to work.”
- “I finally bought and played the game like I've wanted to for about a year now and it's a really solid experience all throughout, solid gameplay and art and animations, but it feels a little buggy and confusing at times, like a couple of levels had more gears than the HUD said it did and a part of the ice level was kind of confusing, as well as the levels feeling like a tech demo.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting bugs related to enemy behavior and collision detection. While the overall experience is solid, issues such as confusing level designs and inconsistent HUD information contribute to a perception of the game feeling somewhat unfinished or like a tech demo.
- “Enemies are sparse and buggy alongside a lot of the collision.”
- “I finally bought and played the game like I've wanted to for about a year now and it's a really solid experience all throughout, solid gameplay and art and animations, but it feels a little buggy and confusing at times, like a couple of levels had more gears than the HUD said it did and a part of the ice level was kind of confusing, as well as the levels feeling like a tech demo.”
- “The walls you can run up in the second level were a little buggy!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users noting that the original soundtrack (OST) is energetic and enhances the overall experience. The combination of fun gameplay mechanics and fluid controls complements the engaging music, contributing to a fast-paced and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The new controls are fluid and fun to use, the level design is a massive step up, and the OST goes crazy.”
- “Music was fun, the game was quick, momentum was enjoyable, and discovering that jumping on multiple enemies at once exponentially increases your vertical height was really fun.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers express optimism about the game's graphics, noting that with adequate time and budget, the visual quality could significantly enhance the overall experience of the platformer. However, there is a consensus that improvements are necessary for the graphics to reach their full potential.