12 Orbits is a colorful, friendly, fun, and sometimes a little chaotic game. The rules are simple and there's just one button per player! A new game can always be set up within seconds and the rounds only last for about five minutes!
About the story
Play with everybody at once. Anywhere. Anytime. 12 orbits doesn't require any prior knowledge, preparation time or additional controllers. Your left and right Joy-Con, or even the touch screen alone, are all you need for any number of players. The only limit is how close you'd like to be together. 12 orbits is colorful, friendly, fun, and sometimes a little chaotic. You will score goals, color spheres, defend your territory and try to grow as long as possible in 4 varied game modes. It’s you against all comers, or grouped as teams. With simple rules and only one button per player, 12 orbits can be taught to anyone in no time. You can set up a new game in a matter of seconds, even for 12 players. And since each round only lasts about 5 minutes, there's always time for another quick match!
Platforms
Linux Mac Switch PCGenres
Arcade Indie SportThemes
Action Party
Languages: English and 13 more
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Critic Reviews
Pure Nintendo
By Kirk HinerYou're never going to rush home to play 12 Orbits, but at only $1.99 it's a fantastic game to keep on your Switch for the next time you've got friends over for a party. Playing with 12 people may not be optimal in portable mode with everyone crowded around the Switch (where the frenetic action is hard to follow in some game variations anyway), and it's a shame there's no online play available. Assign your Joy-Cons to a few pairs of players and let them gather around the TV, however, and the dip will likely get cold well before the fun runs out.
Elite Gamer
By Christian Wait12 Orbits is another brilliant example of an indie developer who just wants to create a great experience without giving it an unnecessary facelift.
Nerdburglars
By Dan HastingsA simple concept with a very clean design makes this game a nice treat to play if you are stuck in a confined space for a period of time. The gameplay is very easy to explain to people who would not consider themselves gamers and the rules are so simple that you will have no problem playing it with children. The lack of online multiplayer prevents this game from being anything more than a travel game. Although it is a shame, for the price range this game is a worthy purchase for those who travel frequently.
Video Chums
By A.J. MaciejewskiIf you enjoy playing competitive local multiplayer experiences then 12 Orbits is a must-have game.
NintendoWorldReport
By Daan KoopmanIts lasting appeal is very limited and I fell out of it after a while. The simple look and similarities between the different modes caused my friends to get bored quickly. I really can't see this being the creator's true intentions.
