Worbital

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Worbital is a single player and multiplayer action adventure game. It was developed by Team Jolly Roger and was released on January 31, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

"Worbital" is a real-time action game that features local multi-player options for 2 players, including co-op and PvP modes. Command a planet, build structures and weapons, and exploit gravity to destroy enemy planets and be the last civilization standing. The game features unique weaponry, cosmic chaos, and is 100% scientifically inaccurate for maximum mayhem.

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Audience ScoreBased on 384 reviews

story10 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Worbital offers chaotic and fun gameplay, especially when played with friends, making it a great party game.
The game features a variety of weapons and strategies, allowing for unique and engaging matches.
The visuals and physics mechanics are well-executed, providing an enjoyable experience as players engage in interplanetary warfare.

The online multiplayer community is virtually non-existent, making it difficult to find matches without friends.
The campaign mode is often criticized for being tedious and frustrating, with a steep difficulty curve and unbalanced AI.
Controls can be unintuitive and frustrating, leading to a less enjoyable experience during fast-paced gameplay.

story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, while others appreciate its humor and varied mission structure. The campaign features multiple factions and alternative timelines, but many missions are criticized for being overly difficult and unbalanced. Overall, while the story may not be the main draw, it offers enough entertainment and character interaction to engage players during gameplay.
- “The campaign has a great story and the different timelines are interesting.”
- “The story-driven parts actually have a good sense of humor, and had me smirking and laughing at the interactions of these less-than-serious planetary dictators of sorts.”
- “It also manages to tell a humorous story that, while family-friendly, is a lot darker than it has any right to be.”
- “The second campaign mission is so slow and boring I cannot comprehend how they thought that it would make a player want to go further.”
- “I didn't play any multiplayer, just the story, which consists of stupid chatty cartoon characters yelling at you while the missions become increasingly one-sided and unfair.”
- “It is clear that the campaign mode wasn't really intended to be the game's selling point due to the simplicity and shortness of the story itself.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a slow initial buildup that transitions into hectic, fast-paced action requiring multitasking, which some players find engaging while others deem it frustrating. While the mechanics, including gravity-based interactions and tactical elements, are praised for their creativity and fun factor, issues with controls and interface can detract from the overall experience. Overall, players appreciate the blend of simplicity and depth, though some aspects may need refinement for a smoother experience.
- “While each session starts off in a slow buildup phase, gameplay gradually gets more hectic as you are trying to defend, upgrade, repair, and attack as quickly as possible, and sometimes all simultaneously.”
- “Worbital is space war in real-time with tension-filled gameplay and gravitational destruction.”
- “The graphics and quality are great, the gameplay is fast-paced and amazing, and it's so fun derailing planets.”
- “The gameplay is atrociously slow.”
- “Fast-paced gameplay + highly questionable controls.”
- “The gameplay mostly consists of having to do multiple things at once; this is a very bad thing.”
graphics
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful and quirky art style that blends professional polish with an indie feel, while others criticize it for resembling budget 2000s flash games. Overall, players appreciate the vibrant visuals and effective sound design, which enhance the fast-paced gameplay, though some find the art style not appealing to everyone. Despite the varied opinions, the graphics are generally considered a strong aspect of the game, contributing to an enjoyable experience.
- “The visuals, weapons, controls, balance, and multiplayer are all thoughtfully crafted.”
- “I love what the devs have created; the gameplay is simple yet enjoyable, and the graphics are top notch.”
- “The general style of the art and visuals is great too - everything's very professional and sleek, but still with a fun indie style that helped make it a unique experience.”
- “The graphics look like they’re from a budget 2000s flash game, and don’t even get me started on the 'fun' factor – it’s literally just a headache with space dust on top.”
- “The artwork looks like a child drew it.”
- “Don't get fooled by the toony graphics, this game is intense.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it both hilarious and entertaining, especially in multiplayer settings. The comedic elements, including funny characters and a darkly humorous story, contribute to a chaotic yet enjoyable experience that keeps players laughing, even in defeat. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the game's fun factor and replayability.
- “A truly hilarious game.”
- “This game is hilarious and fun to play, with a strong core concept.”
- “The story-driven parts actually have a good sense of humor, and had me smirking and laughing at the interactions of these less-than-serious planetary dictators of sorts.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability through a diverse array of unlockable weapons and tactical builds, encouraging players to experiment with different combinations for varied play styles. The inclusion of a currency system for purchasing new weapons and cosmetics further enhances the replay value, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. Players often find themselves motivated to replay the campaign to improve their performance and explore new strategies.
- “It has a wide variety of weapons that I'm still unlocking, which really adds to the replayability and depth of tactics, making it more fun and interesting than its simple premise may present at first glance.”
- “Great fun, and very replayable as each different combination of weapons gives you a different play style.”
- “In order to maximize its replayability, the game also has a currency called dark matter, which can be used to buy new weapons and cosmetics.”
- “This makes the campaign more replayable than it may initially appear because you know you could do better if you tried again.”
- “Also, replayability is immense.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, contributing to an epic atmosphere. However, some users note that the limited variety in the soundtrack can lead to it becoming repetitive over time. Overall, the music complements the quirky art style and effective sound design.
- “The graphics are good, the sound is effective at conveying everything that is going on, and the musical score adds to the epicness of the whole package.”
- “The art style is fantastic, and the music is equally so, though the soundtrack isn't all that varied.”
- “- enjoys a quirky art style (very Newgrounds to me) and a killer space-wartime soundtrack.”
- “The one music track in the game gets old pretty quick.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the campaign to be tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Many suggest that additional lives or resources are necessary to manage the grinding effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “The campaign is an overall tedious and painful experience.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is marked by several annoying bugs and glitches, which detract from the experience. While some players find it worth playing despite these issues, others note significant problems, including an unfinished feel and frequent technical difficulties.
- “Worbital has quite a lot of issues, including low player count, an unfinished game, and frequent glitches.”
- “Good game, has a few annoying bugs and glitches, but still very much worth it.”