0rbitalis is a simple game. It has a minimalist aesthetic and hands off game mechanics, which make the game perfect for casual play. The game is easy to stop playing for a while, but hard to stay away from.


0rbitalis
2014 Mastertronic69Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortTypically 4 hours
Playable on
Available on
- $9.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- April 16, 2014
- Developer
- Alan Zucconi
- Publisher
- Mastertronic
- Themes
Overview
0rbitalis is a satellite launching simulator with a retro-puzzle style. Launch your satellite into orbit and go head to head with the dominant force that formed the entire universe: Gravity.
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Reception
- Metacritic73from 9 reviews
- OpenCritic68from 8 reviews
Fans of the genre might garner some enjoyment from 0RBITALIS, but a quick descent into a trial and error approach undermines the intricacies of the gameplay, resulting in a fairly bland and repetitive experience. 0RBITALIS' aesthetics are on point, but they alone are not enough to keep me playing for anything more than a few minutes at a time.
Finding the right groove and reaching a hypnotic state, that's 0rbitalis at its best. Fire a shot, have it smash into an asteroid. Fire another, have it slingshot off into deep space. Fire another, then contemplate the nature of the universe as it bends and loops around for minutes at a time, leaving behind a trail of where it has been.
For those who enjoy a challenging puzzle game that requires a good amount of thinking, then 0rbitalis is worth checking out
To sum it up, 0rbitalis is a neatly executed game that would surely get you occupied for a while. It may have a very particular audience but it is still recommended that even players who aren't that familiar with the physics genre to try and experience the challenge of this game.














