Orbit: A Creative Gravity Puzzler

Apr 25

Written By George Kachergis

Orbit: A Creative Gravity Puzzler

HIGHKEY Games

Skillprint’s Ratings

Mood

Focus
Creativity

Genre

Indie
Puzzle

Skill

Planning
Visualization

Features

Sandbox

Gameplay

Unlimited time
Unlimited tries

Description of the Game

Orbit is a gravity simulator at the heart of a puzzle game. Launch planets with a flick of your finger, and try to get them into stable orbits around black holes. Can you make enough orbits to progress to the next level? There are 45 free levels, with new mechanics introduced over time. For example, you will encounter repulsive black holes, as well as planets with their own gravity that attract each other. Launch as many planets as you like, and watch the mesmerizing orbital mechanics unfold. Planets leave colored traces, so that your every move creates beauty in motion. The minimalist graphics are enhanced by a relaxing classical piano soundtrack.

Bonus community-created levels will give you endless content made by other players. A paid sandbox mode allows you to create your own levels! Control time, disable collisions, and paint with gravity. Publish your creations to the world for everyone to play.

Why this works

Orbit puts you in control of building and launching a system of planets, and trying to organize stability in defiance of gravity. Players report enhanced feelings of creativity and focus, and your efforts will also be rewarded with the beautiful, complex patterns traced by the planets you launch. As you build the intuition behind orbital mechanics, your visualization and planning skills will grow in tandem.

Why Planning Matters

Planning is the process of creating a roadmap for achieving specific goals or objectives. It involves a systematic approach to identifying, organizing, and prioritizing tasks, resources, and timelines necessary to achieve desired outcomes. Orbit will flex your planning and visualization skills, as you must imagine how to accomplish the level’s objectives, and then execute your plan in a timely manner once you begin. Fortunately, if your planets crash into the black hole you can simply formulate a new plan and try again!

Recommended for…

Introverted and less emotional people tended to enjoy Orbit more than extroverts or more emotional people, and also found it to enhance their grit and determination.