ORBIT (2025)

“Orbit is just absolutely solid. I'd almost humorously call it obviously good. But I don't know if that means anything to anyone other than me. I love everything about this one.”(9:16)

“ORBIT is another great Knizia design. It's a different take on the racing genre than I have seen before, and I really like how it plays. Recommended for fans of light racing games.”

“Overall, the game is excellent. I really liked it. It's tense. If you don't mind being messed over and messing over others and having your plans go out the window many times throughout the game and that frustration, if that doesn't bother you, I think you're going to like this game.”(11:40)

The reviewer presents a focused solo playthrough of Orbitstar: Expedition To Darwin IV, showcasing the game's mechanics, alien exploration loops, and tactical decision-making with a positive and engaging presentation.

“I want a game that we can come out and play and just have a, a rollicking time. And it feels that way. It gives you thinkiness, but also the silliness of a race. And it's a good combo of those.”(17:49)

“It's really simple, it's really seamless, it's easy to understand, it's easy to see where everything is, but yet if you're going to enjoy yourself as well, you're not going to be like, "Fine, we can play this game just so I can play a game with people."”(6:56)

“Bitewing and Reiner Knizia are doing some really clever stuff at the moment, and Orbit is another fine example. I prefer it with three or four players, for sure, so if it sounds like your group's kinda thing, check it out.”

“Overall, ORBIT is a very enjoyable race game with a changing course, which has good presentation, clear rules and refined gameplay that allows you take clever turns, mostly tactical, but with some strategy regarding ticking off boxes now or upgrading for more mobility later.”

“For me, the most enjoyable bit is the conflict—er, I mean, interaction—between players, where any plans you might have had are thrown into total disarray by someone else. This does mean, I think, the game works best for higher numbers of players”

Orbit won’t launch you into a new galaxy of gaming, but for a lively, replayable night with friends, it lands safely on the good side.

“I think for a rules perspective, it's so straightforward. Like there are so few rules in this game, but quite a large decision space, especially as you get even more and more cards in your hand. I just enjoyed it. It was just a really fun time around the table.”(9:48)

The reviewers evaluated ORBIT as part of their Buy, Try, Pass, or Trash round-up, offering favorable insights into its gameplay and components that make it a title worth checking out.