Orbs Orbs Orbs

Cozy and satisfying, yet chaotic and challenging - a surprising blend, but it works really well. Very nice and fitting music. It's a cool game!

This is what I would consider a "physics puzzler," similar to games like iO, or Ink. Not an incredibly long game, but the first to last level (54 of 55) is a bit difficult. Not sure how long it will take me to beat the last two levels, but I've only spent around 90 minutes on the game so far. There is also a rating system for each of the levels--measured in "circles." So if you're a perfectionist you can work on getting three circles for each level. Though, there is no indication of how many clicks you're allowed for each level to get the highest rating, and the difficulty is a little inconsistent. The game does a great job of a theoretical difficulty curve, with the gradual introduction of new elements and orb types, but I've hit three circles on several of the levels in the middle of the pack without trying, whereas the early levels I've actively worked toward getting the highest rating, and just can't do it.

Nice calming music. The orb sounds are oddly soothing and ASMR-like.

There are some interesting concepts for the levels and mechanics that force you to really think about where you have to click to collect as many orbs as possible. Each orb type has its own specific physics, and the later levels introduce elements that change the behavior of the bouncing for each type of orb in addition to the orbs interacting with, and bouncing off, of each other.

I've been playing the game on my Deck. It runs okay, but could use some optimization. The later levels inexplicably tax the system to the point where the fans kick up and the battery starts to drain. Would be a great mobile game. My wife wasn't interested in it until I showed her that she could touch the screen to place the black holes to capture the orbs, and after that she was hooked.

Overall, it is a fun experience, but could use a little refinement.

A simple but enjoyable clicker game that gets more challenging over time. Totally worth the price.