Orb Labs, Inc.

[h1] Experienced on the Oculus Rift with Touch Controllers. Review in Progress [/h1] I decided to post a positive review because I am enjoying the game. I decided to do a review in progress mostly because I have played 2 gaming sessions and each time I started to sweat. Could I have kept going? Sure. But I just don't like getting my HMD all sweaty. So the first thing to realize about this game is that you will be doing a lot of throwing. A lot of trial and error throwing. You have these orbs that you throw around that have different effects. The main orb is the teleport orb and is how you navigate around the game world. Which is just a bunch of corridors with enemy traps. The throwing mechanic is cumbersome. For me it was the worst part of the game. It just didn't seem to go where I wanted it go. It seemed a little too heavy. Like you're throwing a bowling ball instead of a tennis ball. You do get used to it, but it seems you really have to put your body into it to get the ball to g...

If you don't like throwing in VR, this game is not for you. If you are totally frustrated by dying and having to retry the last few seconds, this game may also not be for you. You will die a lot (but there are so many savegame spots in the game that you really only have to repeat the last few seconds). For everyone else: it's a ton of fun! The game is a unique mixture of skill (throwing), puzzle-solving (get past those lasers without losing too many orbs) and action (jump against your furniture trying to take cover). You will constantly be trying to beat that last/next situation. And it's such a good feeling to reach that elevator! :-) After about 3 hours, I'm about halfway through the game, so the 5+ hours are probably ok. Which makes this game a pretty good value. There's also a back-story, but I skipped that, so I don't know whether it's any good. Negative points: the decorations and sound are a bit repetitive, which makes it hard to orient yourself, the alarms are extremely loud, a...

Great Game - I loved the new concept of moving (hiding from lasers) by throwing so-called "Orbs". You have to figure out how to get through a secret lab that is full of dangerous lasers. Even though the visiuals and the music are quite dark, it isn't a scary game - more like a mixture of a puzzle and skill focused game. It incorporates a nice background story and plenty of jokes. I am enjoying it very much! For all those who are sensitive to cyber sickness - I am too, but this game did not trigger it at all! :-)

A really cool game!! :) Most of all I like the way to walk and play with the Orbs: i'ts not so easy to throw in exact the right point. Thats why u even have more fun and sport when u go through the tunnel (I was really bad at throwing but it gets better...). If u don't know what to do, there're many humorous explanations in the hallways. They're sometimes maybe too detailed but good to have for the first game. Now the riddles: the first ones are really easy but at the latest in the fourth level it get's really difficult and tricky. That's because the first lasers only go through the hallways, but then they follow u so fast, that u have to crawl on the ground, jump or hide behind some boxes. With enough space in your livingroom u can get so much fun and probably look crazy to the viewers.... :D For all of u who really love riddles, are tired of boring shooters and really want to go INSIDE a VR it's the perfect game to start!! I really love it :)

It's throwing-based puzzle with stealth elements and extremely frustrating enemies. I liked it at first but with every new level it was becoming increasingly unfair to the point where I had to stop playing it at the final room. I enjoy throwing in VR as it is one of the gameplay mechanics that are unique to this media. And it's pretty good and challenging in Orb Labs with no assist to projectile speed, as far as I can tell. But the game requires way too much precision with far away throws at later stages and punishes you with instant death even on small mistakes. Add to this big open rooms where sometimes you can't even see where all the enemy turrets are located(since everytime you try to look around the corner you get killed) and the result is extremely frustrating 'trial and error' core gameplay. Final room was the worst example of that: I died few dozen times before giving up without exploring even a half of it. Visuals are decent and lighting is pretty good, but the levels thems...

6/10 Fun until about level 10, where it is just too hard to play using these rubbish vive wands (which are not built for accurate VR throwing). Also, runs like a turd on my 2080ti super-system. Level 10 drops to a continual 15fps! Be warned.

This game is very exciting! Avoiding lasers can really get the blood pumping!! The maps are very cool, and the graphics are amazing. Very immersive game(be careful not to run into your wall to escape lasers like i did cus it hurts! Haha.) Throwing the orbs is a great idea because it makes it more challenging. This game will provide hours of enjoyment to your life! I thought it was going to be Budget Cuts redesigned, but its not even close. Not sure how many levels there are yet but so far it has been well worth the money! And no bugs or crashes which I cant say for many other games Ive played in VR. You will not regret this purchase!!!

It's a lot of fun, feels pretty polished, and makes you think. Throwing is, obviously a big piece of it. I can see why some say the throwing is "off" but I can tell you by flubs were my own. I think the throwing is fine. I'm not through the story yet entirely but if it can be expanded with new challenges/puzzles/story/content it might compete a bit with Portal. I use a vive and had zero sickness. Again it's fun and creative. Definitely recommend.

Hi folks. I think Orb Labs Inc. is an awesome game. Navigating and activating the orbs through throwing them is fun and a cool idea. Also, the puzzles to solve are nice balanced between figuring out a (more or less complex) plan how to pass situations and the skills necessary to fulfill your ideas. Beside the cool gameplay there are also funny elements in story and items to collect. I'd say that this is a great game for everyone who likes puzzles games.

The game looks really it's a relatively original idea (from what I know). However, the game is not difficult, but tedious. You cana try it for yourself, since this is a personal thing, but I do not recommend it.