Posted on: October 22, 2020
Klaexx
Verified ownerGames: 237 Reviews: 1
Lag Haven
Sadly not playable with AMD based systems as it seems - starting even the tutorial is like 0.1 FPS :(
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O.R.B.: Off-World Resource Base
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The Malus are a product of their planet’s harsh environment. Scarce water, extremely high temperatures, and a volatile climate forged a stout and rigidly disciplined culture based on strength and triumph over adversity. They have come to see themselves as the rightful rulers of the cosmos. The Alyssians are an independent, self-sufficient and fatalistic race, who forsook their individualism for the greater good. They are democratic and egalitarian. However, in an age of scientific progress, those who excel in the military sciences are esteemed above all. Both races will soon discover they are not alone...
O.R.B., the acronym for Off-World Resource Base, is a real-time strategy game that involves the desperate struggle between the forces of two planets for control of the Aldus solar system. You command the military forces of both the Malus and the Alyssians - two radically different races with fundamentally different cultures and motives. Extract resources from asteroid belts throughout several systems to expand and build upon your fleet. Research new technologies to upgrade the capabilities of your existing ships and test your enemies by building new prototypes. Capture enemy ships and steal their technology to open up new research branches.
Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer options available are LAN or Direct IP.
O.R.B., the acronym for Off-World Resource Base, is a real-time strategy game that involves the desperate struggle between the forces of two planets for control of the Aldus solar system. You command the military forces of both the Malus and the Alyssians - two radically different races with fundamentally different cultures and motives. Extract resources from asteroid belts throughout several systems to expand and build upon your fleet. Research new technologies to upgrade the capabilities of your existing ships and test your enemies by building new prototypes. Capture enemy ships and steal their technology to open up new research branches.
Multiplayer notice: The game's official multiplayer servers have been taken offline and the only multiplayer options available are LAN or Direct IP.
- Two fully developed races with their own campaigns, strategies, and technologies.
- Includes a campaign editor along with all the tools you need to script your own scenarios and campaigns.
- Epic fleet combat with a plethora of vessels and specialized units such as: Duelist, Interceptor, Marksman, Destroyer, and Assault Carrier.
Goodies
manual
unit reference guide
soundtrack
System requirements
Minimum system requirements:
Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
Recommended system requirements:
Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility
Time to beat
20 hMain
24 h Main + Sides
30 h Completionist
24 h All Styles
Game length provided by HowLongToBeat
Game details
Tags:
Strategy, Sci-fi, Exploration, Classic, Science,
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Management, Real-Time, Space, RTS, LevelEditor
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User reviews
Posted on: November 10, 2024
AlfaOmega221
Verified ownerGames: 88 Reviews: 8
Terrible controls and poor gameplay
Navigation is poorly thought out, controls are very rigid creating an unpleasant experience. Tutorial is very rigid too, you can't skip parts of it and can't speed up the game. Instead you have to wait 10-15-20 minutes (subjectively) for a ship to travel from A to B. I uninstalled it after first mission.
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Posted on: June 22, 2013
tb87670
Verified ownerGames: 338 Reviews: 28
Not great but not bad
This was one of my first games I could play with a video card. Back when I was little, like around 8, I always trended towards these space games. I got lost watching the scenery. Anyway back to now, this game is still alright. I got the CD still and the latest patch on a HDD but for ease of storage I am putting this on my wishlist and will likely buy from GOG. The game is better than other attempts at Homeworld's throne, and it also has a story I found interesting enough. Can't go wrong for $6, it could keep you busy for the better part of a day or two and that's a bargain.
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Posted on: July 15, 2014
ribroast
Verified ownerGames: 277 Reviews: 18
Great Sci-Fi Cinema
I like the atmosphere in ORB. To me the ships move like real space ships. The game is just a little bit too small. The resources will be depleated by the time you research the really cool ship designs. I play a game every so ofton all the same. I don't take it too seriously, just kick back and enjoy the show.
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Posted on: January 21, 2013
Teraunce
Games: 270 Reviews: 1
worth the $6 on GOG
not the best to be sure, and it can get fairly hard, as well as generic, but the story is good, if unoriginal. never played homeworld so I can't compare this to that.
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