The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience

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The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Messy Desk Interactive and was released on July 23, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Step aboard the USS Orville (ECV-197), the Planetary Union's finest mid-level exploratory class cruiser. With every room on every deck recreated with painstaking accuracy, you are free to explore the ship at your leisure and engage in all manner of shenanigans!

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Audience ScoreBased on 746 reviews

graphics32 positive mentions

stability19 negative mentions

Incredibly detailed recreation of the USS Orville, capturing the essence of the show.
Completely free to play, making it accessible for all fans.
Offers a unique opportunity for exploration and interaction within the ship, with potential for future updates and features.

Performance issues and bugs due to its early access state, affecting gameplay experience.
Limited content currently available, with many areas still locked or under development.
Controls and interactions can be clunky, leading to frustration during gameplay.

graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their beauty and detail, particularly in ship design and environmental interactions, while others criticize performance issues, bugs, and a lack of advanced graphical settings. Some players find the visuals stunning and reminiscent of popular sci-fi series, while others note that certain elements appear dated or poorly optimized. Overall, the graphics are generally considered a strong point, but they are marred by technical problems and inconsistencies.
- “Beautiful graphics and a highly detailed ship.”
- “Amazing game with amazing graphics!”
- “The graphics are top-notch, and the interactive features are great.”
- “Graphics feel weird (no anti-aliasing, no detailed settings), no keybind menu, UI elements break and won't close, hair clipping, it's... ouch.”
- “Right now it's a mess, mostly the graphics are cringe-worthy.”
- “The graphics aren't anything to boast about, with things in the ship looking rather basic and without any heavy textures.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting bugs, glitches, and lag, particularly in its early access state. While many acknowledge these problems, they also express excitement about the game's potential and its faithful recreation of the source material. Overall, players find the experience enjoyable despite the instability, attributing some of the issues to its developmental phase.
- “No glitches, full FPS, sharp, clear, and smooth.”
- “Runs great.”
- “Can't lie, it's a really cool recreation, but it's in an extremely buggy state right now.”
- “Very very buggy even for early access, but has great potential.”
- “Complete freezes my MacBook Pro after several seconds.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with many players noting the absence of a coherent plot, quests, or engaging missions, rendering it more of a sandbox experience than a narrative-driven game. While the technical execution and attention to detail are praised, players express a strong desire for the addition of meaningful missions and a storyline that aligns with the rich lore of the franchise. Overall, the potential for a compelling narrative exists, but it remains unfulfilled in its current state.
- “This is great, not just because it's awesome in its own right but because of the backstory.”
- “Gotta hand it to them, the level of detail and accuracy they have made in this game is phenomenal, but I would like to see if they could incorporate a mission at some stage where you fight the Krill or something.”
- “The problem is that this is barely a game at all, with no real goal, plot, or story; it's more of a sandbox.”
- “No quests, no missions; there is nothing else to do in this game, we can only control the ship.”
- “Right now there's very little content, but I can envision if done properly, a game that will offer various missions on the ship as well as off-world via the shuttle.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the immersive atmosphere, with players praising its quality and attention to detail, including iconic tracks and sound effects that reflect the original show. The dynamic music changes based on the player's location within the ship, adding an extra layer of engagement. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that complements the game's impressive graphics and design.
- “Oh and the game music - game music is absolutely wonderful bonus which complements the true serial atmosphere.”
- “The graphics are great, the music is absolutely amazing, and the whole thing just plays really well.”
- “One nice thing is the changing music element depending on where you are in the ship is a nice touch.”
- “The second time it hijacked the desktop with a black screen and music.”
- “While most of the main areas from the show (bedroom, mess hall, sick bay, command centre, captain's office, engine room...) are recreated with precision (from music in the elevator to Kermit on the captain's desk), the Orville is a big ship with a lot of crew.”
- “Honestly, I was sold when they had Dann's elevator music in here haha.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect of the game is characterized by its impressive technical execution and potential, but currently lacks engaging missions and a cohesive story, leaving it feeling empty. Players appreciate the sandbox role-playing elements and the interactive environment, yet express a desire for more structured objectives and refined mechanics, particularly in combat and flight. While the game offers unique multi-role ship crew gameplay and a rich map filled with easter eggs, it remains in early development with significant room for improvement.
- “The options for gameplay include exploring the ship, simulating damage, working blasters, flyable ships, shuttles, quantum drive, and many more - that's the true role-playing game experience!”
- “Not many games do the multi-role ship crew gameplay.”
- “This is the game every Star Trek fan grew up wanting. It's buggy and unrefined, but at its core, this is a AAA title in terms of potential. The controls and player mechanics need to be tweaked, but the game offers a huge interactive map with many hidden easter eggs for Orville fans, not to mention top-notch sound design and some hilarious ragdoll capabilities.”
- “It has so much potential, but for some reason, the game mechanics, the long wait for updates, and the way the game has very little to do give it a 'Garry's Mod' feel.”
- “The flight mechanics aren't the greatest for the actual ships.”
- “Overall, this is a sandbox role-playing simulation with no real objectives as of yet, but it demonstrates a few combat mechanics and items.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users noting significant performance issues, including stuttering and bugs, particularly on lower-end systems. While some players appreciate the graphics and attention to detail, they express a strong desire for more performance options and improvements to the game's optimization. Despite these concerns, a few users report smooth performance, indicating that experiences may vary based on individual hardware.
- “For the limited features it has currently, this looks amazing and runs smoothly!”
- “It feels as close to photo realism as a video game can be and yet the performance/optimization is also great.”
- “The attention to detail is excellent and some of the Easter eggs are fantastic; some optimization and bug fixes are needed, but overall it's a really good fan experience.”
- “On the con side, thanks to its use of Unreal Engine, the performance and render quality are not great, and you will notice a few bugs.”
- “There was a lot of stuttering and general choppiness, and my PC is not a potato, thank you.”
- “I can't complain much for the price and how good it looks, although it is buggy, barren, and just really non-optimized.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and engaging, particularly in its clever references to shows like "The Orville" and "Star Trek." Many reviews highlight the game's comedic elements as a significant draw, offering a fun experience that balances humor with dramatic moments. However, some caution that the humor may take time to fully develop, especially for those unfamiliar with the source material.
- “Amazing Star Trek simulation with funny things to discover, but be careful.”
- “The Orville is a fantastic show which is both funny and dramatic, and this game is a must-have for any Orville fan.”
- “A fun & funny experience.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, enhanced by exceptional music that complements the overall experience. Players appreciate the detailed designs and sound effects, which contribute to a captivating environment reminiscent of classic sci-fi themes.
- “The definitions and information are definitely lacking, but what you are getting is very atmospheric.”
- “The atmosphere is perfect; the sound of the carpets under your feet blew my mind.”
- “Oh, and the game music - the music is an absolutely wonderful bonus that complements the true surreal atmosphere.”
- “(Eventually) flying above the ground on a planet (instead of bouncing off the atmosphere!)”
- “This is real Star Trek :) The whole atmosphere, the designs, the music, the feeling, all these details.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly fans of "The Orville," who find joy in exploring the ship and interacting with its environment, enhancing their overall experience.
- “Made me feel like I was part of the Orville.”
- “As a huge fan of the Orville, being able to explore the ship and interact with everything is amazing.”

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The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience is a casual simulation game.

The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience.

The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience was released on July 23, 2019.

The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience was developed by Messy Desk Interactive.

The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

The Orville: Interactive Fan Experience is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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