If you need to scratch an itch left over from exciting co-op games like It Takes Two and Split Fiction, then Orbitals may be right up your alley. In this space-faring two-player experience, you’ll have to work together to overcome a variety of platforming, puzzle, and action sequences that are certain to bring plenty of laughs (and maybe some occasional friendly smack-talk). If you’re curious how long it’ll take you to co-op your way through Orbitals, though, read on.
How long does it take to beat Orbitals?
An average playthrough of Orbitals will take 5-7 hours. Of course, much of this depends on the skill of both partners, as overcoming certain obstacles may cause less experienced gamers to have to put in a bit of extra time and effort.
However, duos who want to stop and explore every inch of the anime-drenched world of Orbitals can likely stretch their playtime to around 10 hours, as there are plenty of cute and fun ways to interact with things in each level. These even include mini-games ranging from laser tag to rhythm challenges that add a brief but enjoyable ounce of competition to the experience.
While Orbitals does feature a chapter select option, there’s no notable endgame focus or any substantial reasons for players to revisit its levels beyond simply wanting to enjoy a specific segment again. Those looking for a lengthy title with high replayability might not be satisfied with this, but for those looking for to-the-point thrills drenched in charm and humor, it’s easy to recommend Orbitals’ short but sweet adventure.
Orbitals is available now exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2.
