Out Of Orbit

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Out Of Orbit is a single player survival role playing shooter game. It was developed by OutOfOrbit and was released on October 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Out of Orbit" is a space-themed adventure game that lets players design, build, and manage their own spacecraft. Explore randomly generated universes, interact with various factions, and collect resources to upgrade your ship. Every spaceship can be boarded and is destructible, providing a range of possibilities for player freedom and combat. Your actions have consequences, so choose wisely as you travel through wormholes and unlock new cosmic locations.

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Single-Player

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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential with a fun gameplay loop and engaging mechanics, especially in ship building and exploration.
The developer is highly involved with the community, actively addressing bugs and implementing feedback, which gives players confidence in the game's future.
Despite its rough edges, the game is enjoyable and offers a unique experience reminiscent of classic games, making it a hidden gem for fans of the genre.

The user interface and controls are unintuitive, leading to frustration for new players and making the game less accessible.
The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, which can result in lost progress and a frustrating experience.
Many mechanics feel clunky and underdeveloped, requiring significant quality of life improvements before the game can be fully recommended.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as fun and engaging, featuring a simple loop complemented by complex graphics and a variety of mechanics, including building and upgrading spaceships. While some mechanics are well-developed, others require refinement, and players have noted bugs and crashes. However, the active development and passion from the developers suggest ongoing improvements, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy exploration and short play sessions.
- “Very fun game, simple gameplay loop with complex graphics, lots of fun, especially in short bursts.”
- “A little bit buggy but it's genuinely fun to explore and the mechanics feel surprisingly fleshed out.”
- “The game is worth the price because it has a lot of great mechanics like building and upgrading your spaceship, doing missions, and mining for resources.”
- “Crashes a lot and gameplay is weird; not really even worth the time.”
- “This game has so many mechanics on the way and already here, it's absurd.”
- “I spent over half of my gameplay time just flying.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is described as somewhat buggy, with occasional freezes and minor annoyances, but it shows potential for improvement. Players appreciate the fun exploration and engaging mechanics, suggesting that with further updates and bug fixes, it could become a solid experience. Overall, while stability issues exist, the game is still enjoyable and worth trying, especially given its reasonable update frequency.
- “Pressing ESC to see the menu freezes the game for a second or two - not that important, but annoying.”
- “There is something here though, very buggy but there's potential. With those bugs cleaned up, and more to do, this can be a solid game.”
- “This game is a work in progress; it is sometimes buggy and a little too silly, but it receives updates at a reasonable rate for what I believe is a single dev project.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express significant frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, describing it as tedious and mind-numbing, particularly during the tutorial where they are required to spend excessive time collecting resources. Many feel that the game should have streamlined this process to avoid such a cumbersome experience.
- “It was one of the most mind-numbing and tedious things imaginable.”
- “After teaching me the basics, the game should have just handed me some materials to go ahead and fill out the rest of the spaceship, but no, I had to sit there and slowly, tediously grind ores for 80 minutes in the tutorial.”
- “But the tutorial at least made it evident immediately how mind-numbingly grindy the game was before I got too invested.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game are praised for their complexity and visual appeal, enhancing the fun of the gameplay, especially in short sessions. However, some users have noted technical issues, such as inadequate graphics settings options, which detract from the overall experience.
- “Very fun game, simple gameplay loop with complex graphics, lots of fun, especially in short bursts.”
- “There are hints of a solid game loop, though I'm optimistic to check back in a year or so. However, they don't have some of the basics, like changing graphics settings not affecting the mouse movement across the game-rendered area.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games, making the overall experience feel less immersive.”
- “Textures are low resolution and the character models look flat, which detracts from the overall visual appeal of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's replayability to be moderate, with various activities available to explore. However, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the overall experience and encourage more repeated playthroughs.
- “There are a number of things you can do in the game, and the replayability is quite high due to the variety of options available.”
- “The game offers multiple paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and encouraging you to come back for more.”
- “With different strategies and character builds to explore, the replayability factor keeps the game fresh and engaging.”
- “While there are a number of things you can do in the game, the replayability is not very high due to the lack of variety.”
- “The game offers some options for replayability, but ultimately feels repetitive after a few playthroughs.”
- “Despite having multiple paths to explore, the game quickly loses its charm and becomes tedious on repeat attempts.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is tied to completing quests, such as defeating enemies to unlock new features like medical supplies. While the narrative may not be the primary focus, players appreciate the engaging mechanics of building, upgrading, and resource management that enhance the overall experience.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express uncertainty about the impact of optimization on performance, suggesting that features like indefinite zooming, similar to "cosmoteer," could enhance gameplay without significantly taxing system resources.
- “I don't know how much it would impact the performance.”
- “Two ideas that I have from other games would be the possibility of zooming out almost indefinitely if that requires little performance, similar to 'Cosmoteer,' where everything is very small but details can still be seen when you move the mouse over objects.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a strong emotional impact, with some expressing deep feelings and even crying during pivotal moments, such as a character's dramatic declaration and subsequent chaos. This highlights the game's ability to evoke genuine emotional responses through its storytelling and character development.
- “I cried real tears when he said, 'It's orbitin' time!' and orbited out of control.”