Lost Orbit

Release Date: May 12, 2015

Arcade, science fiction, platformers, 2.5D, singleplayer

7.5

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An unusual platform game and the first production by Pinxelnauts, a studio which used to create visual elements for other developers. You play as a lone astronaut called Harrison, whose ship malfunctions badly. Harrison leaves the ship and has to continue his journey on his own. He has to face many dangers, such as a previously unknown civilization. Lost Orbit can be called a vertical platformer, since you move toward the top of the screen.

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Lost Orbit for PC and PS4 is an arcade game by Pixelnatus. It is the first production fully developed by the studio, which used to create visual elements for games by other developers, such as Contrast.

Plot

You play as a lone astronaut called Harrison, whose ship malfunctions badly, which results it its complete destruction. Harrison manages to escape, but now he has to go back home on his own, with no means of transport except the gravitational forces of space objects. On his way, he encounters not only many perils, but also a previously unknown civilization.

Mechanics

The game is a vertical platformer, which means that your task is to move upwards, not to the side. Harrison can use a jetpack, but by doing so, he uses up precious fuel, restricting its use to correcting the trajectory. You primary propellants are the gravitational forces of planetoids. Circling around their orbits you gather speed and then choose the right moment to jump, so that you may shoot like a bullet in the chosen direction. The maps are full of dangerous asteroids and other objects, which can be deadly on impact.

Technical aspects

Lost Orbit for PC and PS4 features attractive cartoonish 3D visuals. The events of the game are also accompanied by a commentary describing what's happening on screen and sometimes even helping Harrison.

Last updated on February 14, 2017

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[0:55] Lost Orbit launch trailer

[0:58] Lost Orbit trailer

7.5

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 63% of Critics. There are 16 Critic Reviews.

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GameSpot: 7 / 10 by Britton Peele

It's simple and relatively short, but Lost Orbit's high-speed dodging action is fun while it lasts.

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CGMagazine: 8 / 10 by Wayne Santos

The constant need to speed up, turn, avoid, or utilize level features at break neck speeds all conspire to make your moves instinctual. It's possible to get "in the zone," with this game, where you hit that Zen state where your hands know what to do faster than your brain does.

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TheSixthAxis: 9 / 10 by Aran Suddi

I found my time with Lost Orbit to be enjoyable, and I wish there was more to it outside of the three hour campaign and time trial mode. The fact that I want more speaks highly of Lost Orbit and how it managed to hold my attention all the way through. The levels are well crafted, the voice acting well done, and the environmental art looks fantastic. There's also an enticing level of challenge, especially if you go for the platinum medals or look to climb the world leaderboards. If you like dodge 'em ups then this is one of the best available, and if you're new to the genre it's a great starting point.

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