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Orion: Prelude

2013DankiePC (Microsoft Windows)

ORION: Prelude' is an indie Sci-Fi shooter (FPS/TPS) that seamlessly blends together incredible visuals and addictive combat. It puts you and your friends together into intense, cinematic battles using some of the most incredible weaponry and amazing vehicles in which you must work or compete against one another to accomplish mission objectives, explore giant worlds and survive the devastating Dinosaur Horde.

What it feels like

'Intense, cinematic battles' and emphasis on combat flow create a rush-driven experience.

Exhilarating55%

What it's about

Set in a sci-fi universe with advanced weaponry and futuristic technology. Players must 'survive the devastating Dinosaur horde,' making survival against hostile creatures central.

Science Fiction70%
Survival Against Nature65%

How it plays

FPS/TPS shooting combat with weaponry is the core mechanical expression throughout the game. The game emphasizes 'amazing vehicles' as a central feature for both combat and traversal. RPG elements and character progression suggest randomized rewards are part of the loop.

Gunplay95%
Vehicular Control75%
Loot & Drops50%
Character Builds45%
Level Editor & UGC35%

How it looks and sounds

FPS perspective is a core viewing mode, though TPS is also supported. Third-person shooter mode available as an alternative perspective.

First-Person60%
Third-Person55%

How it's structured

Co-op gameplay against dinosaur hordes is explicitly highlighted as a primary mode. Described as 'huge, endless environments' with exploration as a core activity. Players must 'accomplish mission objectives' within the open environments.

Online Co-op80%
Open World65%
Mission-Based60%
Competitive PvP55%
Team-Based50%
Seamless World40%
Star Conflict65% match

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Gunplay80%Science Fiction95%Open World85%Vehicular Control75%

Shares Gunplay, Vehicular Control, Science Fiction, Third-Person.

Both lean into Gunplay, Vehicular Control, Science Fiction, Third-Person.

Gunplay85%Vehicular Control90%Science Fiction80%Third-Person85%

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Both lean into Vehicular Control, Gunplay, Open World, Third-Person.

Vehicular Control95%Gunplay70%Open World85%Third-Person65%

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