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Orb-3D

You are about to face the challenge of your lifetime. The evil wizard, Krohn, has threatened to engulf the galaxy in an enormous Black Hole. Your best hope for survival lies with the Millenium Orb, the only…

1 November 1990

Orb-3D is a puzzle, released 1 November 1990 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Orb-3D is

Orb-3D was released in 1990. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

You are about to face the challenge of your lifetime. The evil wizard, Krohn, has threatened to engulf the galaxy in an enormous Black Hole. Your best hope for survival lies with the Millenium Orb, the only ship capable of withstanding the Black Hole's gravitational forces. Dive into the Black Hole and battle Krohn, face to face. But to reach the Wizard, you must master 30 mystical puzzles that test your skill, wits, cunning and courage at every turn. You'll battle the power of black magic as you attempt to reach Krohn's lair for the ultimate confrontation. Mind-boggling challenges await you as you fly the Orb into the depths of the Black Hole and the very face of destruction.
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How it plays

Its themes are action and science fiction.

What it launched against

Orb-3D launched on 1 November 1990, within three weeks of Super Mario World, F-Zero, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe and Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

Released around the same time: Super Mario World, F-Zero, Speedball 2: Brutal Deluxe, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

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Orb-3D — frequently asked questions

When did Orb-3D come out?
Orb-3D was released on 1 November 1990 for Nintendo Entertainment System.

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