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Work together to survive the devastating Dinosaur horde in huge, endless environments.

ORION: Prelude is a dinosaurs, action and fps game developed and published by DANKIE.
Released on April 16th 2013 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 28,490 reviews of which 21,461 were positive and 7,029 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.4 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 0.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified ORION: Prelude into these genres:

Dinosaurs Action FPS Multiplayer Online Co-Op Co-op Shooter Adventure Indie Open World Sci-fi First-Person Team-Based Third-Person Shooter Singleplayer PvP Mechs Epic Third Person Strategy

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Windows

OS *:Windows Vista SP2 32-Bit
Processor:AMD Athlon X2 2.8GHZ / Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHZ
Memory:3 GB RAM
Graphics:256 MB Graphics Memory (SM3)
DirectX®:9.0c
Hard Drive:8 GB HD space
Sound:DirectX 9 Compatible

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March 2025

Ah, Orion Prelude. One of the many online horde shooters I've experienced. The game was fun at it's peak during 2014. Unfortunately with the community leaving it to perish, this hidden gem is sit here to collect dust. I remember the days that this game would constantly have free weekends when the price was still $3, getting people to buy it and give it a try. Now, with this tag of 1 dollar to play it, I would still recommend people to get it because it's the bare-bones framework of a horde shooter. There are fun memories stored in this game for me, unfortunately time has taking this gem as a victim.

Feb. 2025

Rating: 6/10 Overview: ORION: Prelude is a first-person shooter and survival game developed by Spiral Game Studios. Set in a sci-fi universe, the game offers players the chance to fight off waves of enemies, mine for resources, and explore alien landscapes. As the "Prelude" in the title suggests, this is part of a larger series that focuses on cooperative survival and exploration. Players can engage in solo or multiplayer modes, with the game offering various environments and enemies to battle. Gameplay: At its core, ORION: Prelude is a mix of survival, exploration, and action. The game features dynamic combat, where players fight off hordes of enemies with a variety of weapons and tools. Players can also mine resources to improve their weapons, build turrets, and upgrade their defenses. The game supports both solo and multiplayer modes, with the co-op experience being a major highlight. In multiplayer, players can team up to face increasingly difficult waves of enemies. This cooperative play adds a layer of strategy, as players need to work together to survive the onslaught. The combat itself is relatively standard for a first-person shooter, with a variety of weapons available, including guns, explosives, and melee tools. However, the AI can sometimes feel lackluster, and the enemy design doesn’t offer much variety or challenge in the long run. Graphics and Performance: ORION: Prelude features fairly basic graphics for a modern first-person shooter. The environments are passable but not particularly impressive, with alien landscapes that can feel repetitive. The textures and character models are simple, and while they’re functional, they don't stand out visually. The game’s visual style is somewhat dated, even by the standards of games released around its time. In terms of performance, ORION: Prelude runs decently on most systems, but it can struggle with optimization at times. Some players report frame rate drops or occasional stuttering, especially in more intense combat scenarios or when there are many enemies on screen. While the game isn't demanding on hardware, the performance can still be inconsistent, which may detract from the experience. Audio Design: The audio in ORION: Prelude is serviceable but not remarkable. The sound effects for weapons, explosions, and enemies are decent but don’t have a strong impact. The soundtrack is fairly generic, with ambient sci-fi tunes that don’t add much to the atmosphere. While the audio isn't distracting, it doesn’t elevate the experience either. There’s no significant voice acting, which could have added personality and immersion to the game’s characters and story. Challenges: ORION: Prelude offers a moderate challenge, especially in survival mode. As players progress through waves of enemies, the difficulty increases, requiring players to manage resources, defend positions, and upgrade their gear. However, the lack of diverse enemy types or complex AI behavior can make the game feel repetitive over time. The game can become quite grindy, as players need to farm resources, mine, and continuously upgrade their weapons and defenses. While this can be fun for a while, it may begin to feel monotonous, especially if playing solo. Final Thoughts: ORION: Prelude is an ambitious, yet somewhat flawed, survival shooter. While the cooperative gameplay and resource management offer some fun, the overall experience can feel repetitive and lacks the depth needed to keep players fully engaged. The game’s dated graphics, lack of enemy variety, and inconsistent performance hold it back from being a standout title in the genre. Pros: Fun cooperative multiplayer with friends Resource management and upgrading add strategic elements Some decent combat mechanics Fairly easy to jump into for casual play Cons: Dated graphics and repetitive environments Weak AI and lackluster enemy variety Performance issues, including frame drops and stuttering Lack of story or deep character development Can become grindy and repetitive over time ORION: Prelude offers a decent co-op survival experience but struggles to stand out in the crowded first-person shooter market. It’s enjoyable for short sessions with friends, but the lack of long-term depth and technical issues may prevent it from becoming a lasting favorite.

Feb. 2025

This is the cheapest way to have a blast on steam and its great when you have no internet because you can still play you defend a generator in ever increasing in difficulty dino waves with weapons you unlock yes there are vehicles like tanks bot and chopper and even a speed cycle

Aug. 2024

I understand why people wouldn't like this game. I bought it when it first came out many years ago and have warm memories playing it with friends. The music is also excellent, and I would love to learn some of the scores on the Piano. As a cheap 'get on and play with friends', the game is fine. Do not pay for any micro transactions. If you take the game as a chill shoot-dinosaurs-to-protect-your-base style game and nothing more, it can be an enjoyable experience.

June 2024

Fuckin' epic AAA game. Absolutely fantastic voice acting and quality. Genius AI. Unstoppable. Better than Overwatch 3. Not gonna like the this might sound like a joke to you all.. but i really mean it. After i saw the grass and rocky textures of the world. It is so amazingly realistic. Highly recommend this epic Halo game.

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0.99€

7.4

21,461

7,029

Online players

Developer

DANKIE

Publisher

DANKIE

Release 16 Apr 2013

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