Item: Orbz
Rating: 74
Author: Dinsun

Our Site Score

74/100

Orbz is a colorful and straightforward take on the classic 'Simon Says' memory game. It doesn't try to reinvent the wheel, but it executes the concept with enough variety to be a worthwhile download for brain-training fans. The three different modes—Orbz, Colours, and Words—provide a great escalation of difficulty; memorizing a sequence of spoken words is significantly harder than just following flashing lights.

It’s a perfect family game, especially for younger kids or seniors looking to keep their memory sharp. The separate high score tables for every combination of difficulty and mode provide a good sense of competition. While the gameplay is simple, the recent updates have kept the UI looking modern and clean. It’s a solid, ad-supported memory trainer that does exactly what it says on the tin.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

Dinsun Review

Orbz is the definition of mediocrity. You aim a ball, you fire a ball, it hits a thing. We’ve been doing this since the 70s. The physics engine is competent, but the levels are uninspired and the visual presentation is virtually non-existent. It feels like a student project that accidentally made it onto the store.

There is some minor satisfaction in landing a difficult trick shot, but it’s undermined by the total lack of personality. No music of note, no art style to speak of, just... orbz. I can’t hate it because it works, but I can’t like it because it gives me no reason to care. Conservative scoring for a conservative, boring game.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

Accurate physics
Clean controls

Completely generic
Zero personality
Boring level design

Technical Report

Performance: Functional but visually barren.

Accessibility:

None

Audience Fit

Buy if: You literally just want to mess with a trajectory physics engine for an hour.

Skip if: You want a game that feels like a finished product.

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Peggle
Ricochet

Reviewer Context

Reviewer: Dinsun
Hardware: iPhone 13
Playtime: 2 hours
Status: Finished first 20 levels

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPod

313571397

$0.99 4+★2.3 25 reviews

Author : Estune Services Ltd

Pubish Date : Wed Apr 29 2009

Last Update Date : Tue May 28 2024

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 2.1Tue May 28 2024

Minor updates
Orbz is a fun and colourful memory game for all ages. Based on the popular Simon game, a series of colour orbs flash in a random sequence. The object of the game is to match the sequence by touching the correct coloured orb on the screen. As you progress the sequence gets longer and quicker.
As an added Incentive each combination of Game type, mode and difficulty has a separate high score table.
There are 2 game Types;
Copy: A random sequence is played, starting at 1 orb, increasing by 1 more orb for each round. You must watch this sequence and then repeat it. If you get the sequence wrong it is game over.
Follow: A random sequence is played, unlike copy mode you must press the correct orb as soon as it appears. More than 4 current orbs in the sequence, or a wrongly selected orb and it's game over.
Both game types have three difficulty levels;
Easy: 4 Orbz
Medium: 6 Orbz
Hard: 8 Orbz
With 3 Games modes to choose from;
Orbz: Flashes the orbz in sequence.
Colours: Flashes a colour ciricle on the screen instead of flashing the Orbz.
Words: Flashes a word representing each orb colour on the screen, instead of flashing the Orbz.
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Orbz is a fun and colourful memory game for all ages. Based on the popular Simon game, a series of colour orbs flash in a random sequence. The object of the game is to match the sequence by touching the correct coloured orb on the screen. As you progress the sequence gets longer and quicker.
As an added Incentive each combination of Game type, mode and difficulty has a separate high score table.
There are 2 game Types;
Copy: A random sequence is played, starting at 1 orb, increasing by 1 more orb for each round. You must watch this sequence and then repeat it. If you get the sequence wrong it is game over.
Follow: A random sequence is played, unlike copy mode you must press the correct orb as soon as it appears. More than 4 current orbs in the sequence, or a wrongly selected orb and it's game over.
Both game types have three difficulty levels;
Easy: 4 Orbz
Medium: 6 Orbz
Hard: 8 Orbz
With 3 Games modes to choose from;
Orbz: Flashes the orbz in sequence.
Colours: Flashes a colour ciricle on the screen instead of flashing the Orbz.
Words: Flashes a word representing each orb colour on the screen, instead of flashing the Orbz.

Ratings & Reviews

2.3 out of 5 with 25 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

Orbz is a fun and colorful memory game designed for players of all ages. Inspired by classic 'Simon' gameplay, you must watch and repeat sequences that grow longer and faster as you progress. With two game types (Copy and Follow), three difficulty levels, and three unique modes—including one that tests your ability to remember written words—Orbz offers a comprehensive and engaging way to sharpen your recall and concentration.

Features

Two game types: Copy and Follow

Three modes: Orbz, Colours, and Words

Adjustable difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard)

High score tables for all modes

Universal support for all iPhone devices

Tips

Boosting Your Memory

Start with 'Easy' difficulty to get used to the colors. In 'Follow' mode, you need to be quick—press the correct orb as soon as it appears rather than waiting for the whole sequence. If you want a real challenge, switch to 'Words' mode where you must memorize the color names instead of the visual flashes.

Promotion Videos

THE ZONE OF INTEREST | Official Trailer 2 HD - YouTube

Gameplays

Sequence Matching

The game presents a sequence of flashes or words. The player must then tap the corresponding orbs in the exact order. Each correct round adds one more step to the sequence, testing the limits of the player's short-term memory.