Orbits

Orbits

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overall: 4.12
fun: 3.98
innovation: 3.69
theme: 4.05
graphics: 4.28

Orbits



Gameplay

The central star of the system is turning into a red giant! Escape the system by reaching a high enough orbit to break free. The energy that fuels your ship is limited, however, so you will have to collect *energy pellets* on your way up. Powerful powerups like *gravitational anomalies* or *reversals* can also help you.

Controls


*Orbits* needs only two keys to be played, making it also mobile-friendly.

Keyboard

* UP or RIGHT: orbit up
* DOWN or LEFT: orbit down

Controller

* Right shoulder: orbit up
* Left shoulder: orbit down

Touchscreen

* Tap right screen half: orbit up
* Tap left screen half: orbit down

Powerups


Energy Pellets


Collecting energy pellets allows to to reach higher orbits. You also gain or lose them on changing orbits.

Gravitational Anomaly


Temporarily neutralizes gravity and allows changing orbits without gaining or spending energy pellets.

Reversal


Reverses your ship's direction.

Content


There are currently 6 levels playable.

Atrributions


I have to thank my flatmate, Finn, for taking care of making the sounds of the game in Bfxr. Also thanks to all my friends who helped me playtesting!

I used the Godot Engine for making the game.

Thanks for playing and rating!

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