Orbitals voice cast announced, opening animation
Orbitals is generating buzz as a nostalgic, anime-inspired co-op experience featuring a newly revealed voice cast and opening animation.
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Orbitals is emerging as a notable title in the co-op genre, blending split-screen platforming and puzzles with a 1990s anime aesthetic. Recent developments include the announcement of the game's voice cast and the release of its opening animation.
Coverage from PCMag, IGN, Engadget, and Restart.run emphasizes the game's visual style and its similarity to Hazelight titles. PCMag has identified the title as a frontrunner for Co-Op Game of the Year, while IGN describes it as a 'retro anime experience for two.' Further updates are expected following the voice cast and animation reveals reported by Gematsu.
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Quick answers
What is the visual style of Orbitals?
The game features a 'retro' and 'nostalgic' art style inspired by 1990s anime.
What gameplay elements are highlighted in the coverage?
Coverage mentions split-screen platforming, puzzles, and co-op play.
What new information was recently released?
According to Gematsu, the game's voice cast has been announced and the opening animation has been released.
Coverage (6)
- Orbitals opening movie released Nintendo Everything · 3h ago
- Orbitals is Just Like a Hazelight Game, But With a Cool New (Old) Artstyle Restart.run · 3h ago
- The Gorgeous, Anime-Inspired Orbitals Is My Frontrunner for Co-Op Game of the Year PCMag · 3h ago
- Orbitals Aims to Be a ‘Retro Anime Experience for Two’ – and So Far, So Good IGN · 3h ago
- Orbitals Is A Nostalgic Hit Of Split-Screen Platforming, Puzzles And '90s Anime Engadget · 3h ago
- Orbitals voice cast announced, opening animation Gematsu · 3h ago broke it first
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