Kerbal Space Program

 PC
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 9, 2015
    It is a game about embracing engineering and being unafraid to encourage craziness, so long as it can be physically done. It is a game that does the very idea of Science, with a capital S, proud.

Awards & Rankings

11
#11 Best PC Game of 2011
44
#44 Most Discussed PC Game of 2011
11
#11 Most Shared PC Game of 2011

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 724 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 584 out of 724
  2. Mixed: 54 out of 724
  3. Negative: 86 out of 724
  1. Geekzill
    Apr 30, 2015
    10
    This is the game I've wanted ever since I told my mom to write NASA a dirty letter for not inviting me along for the first trip to the moon (IThis is the game I've wanted ever since I told my mom to write NASA a dirty letter for not inviting me along for the first trip to the moon (I was four at the time).

    The game's not perfect, it has a few WTH level bugs in the 1.0 release, and while the simulation is far more accurate than you'd expect from a game, there are some corners that got cut, such as life support, in the interest of keeping the game fun for more normal people.

    It doesn't require a lot of math or science to start, but you will learn orbital mechanics and such along the way. If you've ever had any interest in planning or flying semi-realistic space missions, you should try this game. I'm among those that have played this game for thousands of hours, and I can still find interesting things to do. On the other hand, it doesn't have a campaign, even in career mode you don't get goals forced on you other than "don't go broke."    … Full Review »
  2. clarky
    May 5, 2015
    10
    I am a hard critic and KSP is easily beyond anything I would call a game. The replay value alone is worth all of the FPS games I have everI am a hard critic and KSP is easily beyond anything I would call a game. The replay value alone is worth all of the FPS games I have ever played for 15 years combined and multiplied by 10. There is a lot to learn, but the learning process is epic. My only negative is choosing Unity3D as the engine held back the game. It is not too long before Part Count becomes a problem and this should not be the case on a modern gaming rig. However, this does not make a dent in the 10/10 score given. Awesome work, Awesome community and Awesome game design about an Awesome subject.… Full Review »
  3. Kalle_Paulsen
    May 2, 2015
    10
    I've already clocked over 900 hours in this game throughout the early access. Talk about getting your money's worth out of a gameI've already clocked over 900 hours in this game throughout the early access. Talk about getting your money's worth out of a game thousandfold!
    It is easily one of my all time favorites.    … Full Review »
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