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Lost Orbit

May 12, 2015 11 years ago
Type Base game 2015 Genres AdventureIndie Companies PixelNAUTS · Publisher Follow Log in to follow

Stranded after his ship is destroyed in deep space, Harrison, a lowly maintenance worker and our hero, must struggle to find his way home... LOST ORBIT centers around the exploration of space. Players take control of a lone astronaut (Harrison) who sets off on a dangerous journey to rejoin his civilization, armed with only an improvised set of equipment and a relentless spirit. Without the help of his ship, Harrison will need to use the gravitational forces of planets to navigate and propel himself through space. Set in a world rich with comedy and tragedy, LOST ORBIT is a game filled with risk, loneliness, wonder, and death.

What it’s like

Lost Orbit delivers a tightly focused, high-octane platforming experience set against the vast, indifferent backdrop of deep space. You control Harrison, a stranded maintenance worker navigating a series of short, intense levels where precision is paramount. The core loop revolves around mastering gravitational physics and momentum to propel yourself through hazardous environments filled with asteroids, lasers, and alien threats. While the narrative premise involves a struggle for survival and hints at a larger conspiracy, the game prioritizes visceral gameplay over complex storytelling. The tone oscillates between lonely wonder and frantic action, supported by a polished visual style that emphasizes speed and clarity. With checkpoints making progression accessible yet challenging, it offers a satisfying rhythm of risk and reward. The experience is defined by its brisk pacing and atmospheric tension rather than deep systems or character development, creating a memorable but fleeting adventure for those who enjoy fast-paced, skill-based challenges.

Strong in Atmosphere / MoodPacingAudio / MusicGameplay / MechanicsPolish / PerformanceProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / Art

Keep in mind The narrative is thin and serves primarily as flavor for the action; players seeking deep lore or emotional investment may find it lacking. · Levels are very short, which keeps the pace brisk but may feel repetitive or insufficient for those looking for a substantial campaign length.

AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from opencritic.com, metacritic.com, gamespot.com, gameluster.com.

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PlatformRegionTypeDate
Linux Worldwide Full release May 12, 201511 years ago
Mac Worldwide Full release May 12, 201511 years ago
PC (Microsoft Windows) Worldwide Full release May 12, 201511 years ago
PlayStation 4 Worldwide Full release May 12, 201511 years ago

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76Critics · 3 70Players

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