Nintendo's latest Direct has been a flurry of announcements, but one game that caught everyone's attention is the upcoming puzzle-adventure co-op game Orbitals. Set to launch exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 this summer, players will take on the roles of intergalactic explorers Maki and Omura as they embark on a mission to save their home from an impending cosmic storm.
With gameplay reminiscent of It Takes Two and Split Fiction, Orbitals promises to deliver creative co-op challenges that fans of Josef Fares' Hazelight Studios have come to expect. However, it's the game's 90s anime-inspired visuals that truly set it apart - a style that is not only captivating in cutscenes but also holds up beautifully when played out in motion.
The result is a game that feels like a playable Saturday morning cartoon, with Orbitals perfectly capturing the aesthetic of its inspiration. Whether or not it can match the lofty standards set by Fares and his team remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: this game's visuals alone are worth experiencing.
As an exclusive for the Switch 2, players will have access to local co-op as well as online play, with Nintendo's GameShare feature allowing friends to share a copy of the game - albeit in different regions. With Orbitals landing sometime this summer, fans of puzzle-adventure games and those looking to experience some fresh visuals are in for a treat.
With gameplay reminiscent of It Takes Two and Split Fiction, Orbitals promises to deliver creative co-op challenges that fans of Josef Fares' Hazelight Studios have come to expect. However, it's the game's 90s anime-inspired visuals that truly set it apart - a style that is not only captivating in cutscenes but also holds up beautifully when played out in motion.
The result is a game that feels like a playable Saturday morning cartoon, with Orbitals perfectly capturing the aesthetic of its inspiration. Whether or not it can match the lofty standards set by Fares and his team remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: this game's visuals alone are worth experiencing.
As an exclusive for the Switch 2, players will have access to local co-op as well as online play, with Nintendo's GameShare feature allowing friends to share a copy of the game - albeit in different regions. With Orbitals landing sometime this summer, fans of puzzle-adventure games and those looking to experience some fresh visuals are in for a treat.
The latest Direct has been quite revealing about Nintendo's upcoming titles, but I'm particularly intrigued by Orbitals' unique blend of 90s anime-inspired visuals with co-op gameplay reminiscent of It Takes Two 
. The game's promise to deliver creative challenges and captivating cutscenes is definitely a selling point for fans of puzzle-adventure games 
. While it's hard not to draw comparisons to Hazelight Studios' previous works, Orbitals seems poised to carve out its own niche in the gaming world. With local co-op and online play on the Nintendo Switch 2, this game has the potential to be a standout title for gamers looking for something fresh and visually stunning 
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, I gotta say, the fact that they're releasing an exclusive on the Switch 2 is kinda weird. Like, isn't it too early to start getting all hyped about a new console when it's still just a thing? 
But hey, at least Nintendo's giving us some sick visuals with Orbitals - that 90s anime style is straight fire 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to play as intergalactic explorers in a game that feels like a Saturday morning cartoon? 
The gameplay sounds pretty solid too, co-op challenges and all that jazz. Fingers crossed it lives up to the hype! 
! who wouldn't want to play as 90s anime-inspired heroes exploring the galaxy and saving their home from a cosmic storm? 
it sounds like such a unique blend of puzzle-adventure gameplay and co-op fun. plus, those visuals are giving me all the vibes of a nostalgic saturday morning cartoon 
i'm definitely keeping an eye on this one, can't wait to see how it compares to hazelight studios' previous games 
The 90s anime-inspired visuals are giving me major Saturday morning cartoon vibes and I am HERE. FOR. IT! 
. And can we talk about how gorgeous those visuals are? 
But at the same time... I've heard great things about Hazelight Studios and Josef Fares' work, so maybe Orbitals is gonna be a hidden gem. And those co-op challenges sound like a blast! 
The 90s vibe is so on point, I can already imagine the pixel art and all that jazz 
. And local co-op? 
. Switch 2 is getting even better, I love how Nintendo's making it exclusive just for this one game 
. Can't wait till summer to get my hands on Orbitals! 
. it sounds like such a fun game too - co-op challenges that feel like they'd be perfect for playing with your friends on the couch... and now they're throwing in local co-op and online play? 
i'm definitely keeping orbitals on my radar, but i do wonder if the switch 2's capabilities will really make it shine...
. GameShare for sharing with friends is a nice touch too! 
Can't wait to dive into this one when it drops this summer 
i love how they're going all out on the retro vibes, from the characters to the cutscenes... but idk if they can pull off the gameplay, that's always been hazelight studios' thing. but honestly, the switch 2 is gonna be a beast with this game and game share feature 
. But, can we talk about how expensive this Switch 2 is gonna be? 
, Fares' studio is known for delivering on their promises so I'm hyped to see how this turns out 
anyway cant w8 4 orbitals summer is gonna be lit 
It's like they took the colorful aesthetics of Saturday morning cartoons and brought them to life in a game that looks like it was made for co-op fun. The fact that it's exclusive on Switch 2 is definitely a draw, especially with local co-op and online play being available. I'm excited to see how the gameplay holds up, but if the visuals alone are this impressive, I'm already looking forward to summer 
. The animations are gonna pop 
gotta get my hands on this ASAP 
it's like they took all the sick 90s anime vibes from Hazelight Studios and mashed them into one cohesive package. The co-op gameplay looks insane, and that animation style is straight fire