Kerbal Space Program

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 11, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. NaelumAnacrom
    Apr 20, 2023
    10
    Si je devais choisir un jeu pour partir sur une ile isolée ce serait Kerbal Space Program.
    Un des jeux les plus intelligents que je connaisse.
    Le seul jeu qui m'amuse encore après 7 ans et plus de mille heures de jeu...
  3. MelkerG6
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I love space and planes, this game has both. It's easy to get in to, but hard to master. You can build basically whatever you want with the tools the basegame offers. But I must say, the game does become boring after a few hundred hours. The graphics are not good and without a proper pc it runs like s**t. But that's where the mods come in. The game has a huge modding community that isI love space and planes, this game has both. It's easy to get in to, but hard to master. You can build basically whatever you want with the tools the basegame offers. But I must say, the game does become boring after a few hundred hours. The graphics are not good and without a proper pc it runs like s**t. But that's where the mods come in. The game has a huge modding community that is active and makes quality mods. If you want it in the game they have it. Combining the graphics mods with gameplay mods makes the game fun again, I would say I know since I have above 500 hours in the game, and none of it would have been possible without the mods.… Expand
  4. bingusCoder
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    It's a very good game, it even taught me enough to be able to make my own space program in real life, but, it's a quite basic game without mods. If you want to play this game, make sure to install mods using CKAN (Comprehensive Kerbal Archive Network)
  5. WindCloak
    Aug 30, 2022
    9
    Отличный ракетостроительный симулятор, своя солнечная система. Много возможностей для постройки ракет. Достаточно большой игровой мир. Только графика оставляет желать лучшего.
  6. astronut
    Aug 14, 2022
    10
    To make it short and simple, if i could only play one game for the rest of my life it would be this one (with a few mods).
  7. Snowstreams
    Jun 28, 2022
    10
    I've often heard of this game & thought it might feel too much like school physics work while playing it. I finally got it recently & Im disappointed with myself for not getting it sooner. It's great fun & has far more to it than I thought. I'd recommend following a few YouTubers like Scott Manleys career mode guides to get started & it will be very enjoyable.
  8. KerbalFan69
    May 31, 2022
    9
    Kerbal Space Programm is a creative, well-made and succsess-deserving quality game with a lot of good points:
    The planets in the custom system are not too difficult to get to and creative and well-made.
    The rocket-building UI is easy to use, but also provides advanced tools for experienced players. The parts are diverse and creative. And the physics are very realistic. The only flaw    Kerbal Space Programm is a creative, well-made and succsess-deserving quality game with a lot of good points:
    The planets in the custom system are not too difficult to get to and creative and well-made.
    The rocket-building UI is easy to use, but also provides advanced tools for experienced players.
    The parts are diverse and creative.
    And the physics are very realistic.

    The only flaw I have seen so far is:
    The phystics engine cas be finnicky and unresponsive, doing something many players call "awakening the kraken."

    The mods are also very well made, other than the high quantity of troll mods in games like minecraft.    … Expand
  9. werevolf
    Mar 14, 2022
    10
    There are some games after you play and finish them, you remember, miss and want to play again. This is one of them. Whenever i see this game i'm thinking of playing it again.
  10. Fallofboots
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    ksp is a game that you never stop learning in and if in the off chance you get board of it you can always install mods!
  11. jhongams2014
    Oct 20, 2021
    10
    it is one of the best games about there it is vary fun and interesting what you can do to the kerbals
    I alose have learned so much from this game about rockets and other things
  12. marijn2112
    May 10, 2021
    8
    A fun game, however it is a bit disappointing that it hasn't expanded too much aside from parts through its updates, the game is basically seen as sandbox, but it is kind of disappointing that the available Campaign mode isn't fully polished, with many of the same missions, you also don't really get rewarded too much aside of a couple of milestones for experiencing with your own planes andA fun game, however it is a bit disappointing that it hasn't expanded too much aside from parts through its updates, the game is basically seen as sandbox, but it is kind of disappointing that the available Campaign mode isn't fully polished, with many of the same missions, you also don't really get rewarded too much aside of a couple of milestones for experiencing with your own planes and space stations… Expand
  13. WCM320
    Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Honestly, one of the most clever games ever made.
    It's a shame about KSP2.
  14. miguelsgamingch
    Jan 27, 2021
    10
    This is A Game Where You Can Make Rockets, And I Love It.
    I Learned So Much And Became A Space Fan With This.
    And With The KSP Community, You Can Make Mods In KSP.
  15. V7q
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    Good game. The gameplay is not very good, this is the main disadvantage of the game. Acceleration works poorly in the game, problems with bugs. Interesting career, about 100 hours in the game. A career has marketing, missions, science. It seems to me that I want to become a space engineer. In this game, you need to learn a lot, helpers read books. The game is about 5 years old, but soGood game. The gameplay is not very good, this is the main disadvantage of the game. Acceleration works poorly in the game, problems with bugs. Interesting career, about 100 hours in the game. A career has marketing, missions, science. It seems to me that I want to become a space engineer. In this game, you need to learn a lot, helpers read books. The game is about 5 years old, but so little additional content, I would like more. The game is not perfect, there are many problems.… Expand
  16. aberro
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This one is one of my favorite games ever existed. I've played ~2000 hours, thanks to modding, and it never becomes too boring, there's always some new achievements to achieve and things to try, and there's a lot of things to learn about our world and orbital mechanics in this game, which can be understood intuitively, rather than memorizing some equations.
  17. touchofheaven
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    Отличный симулятор исследования космоса, песочница, генерирующая множество разнообразных и интересных ситуаций. В игре присутствуют некоторые минусы, но многие из них прекрасно исправляются модами.
  18. JohnyBananaman
    Jul 2, 2020
    9
    Such a interesting take on the sci fi gameplay. I love the crafting aspect of the game where ur given full reigns of what you can create out of somewhat realistic choices. Enjoyed it thoroughly, had a hard time in the beginning tho can't lie, just play the tutorial if you dont wanna bumble (even the bumbling is fun) around like me !
  19. nicholasluigi
    Jun 13, 2020
    10
    Nearly perfect. In most other games, glitches can ruin the experience because you have a set objective, but in this game you can make crazy stuff with certain glitches and the quick save feature lets you go back in time to try to combat the glitch.
  20. nevo12e
    May 18, 2020
    10
    Oyun Mükemmel Çünkü Size Her Özgürlüğü Tanıyor Sanki bir Açık Dünya Oyunu Gibi Herşeyi Yapmanıza Olanak Var
  21. PeakZach
    Apr 14, 2020
    8
    Replayability at it's best. This game could be played for hundred of hours exploring and developing and thinking. Obviously this isn't a game for everyone and not all would enjoy the complexity or general overhead. Overall, a great game.
  22. Averycrosslin
    Nov 3, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. The ability to build your own spaceships and fly them is just awesome. I love exploring and landing crafts and building bases and SO much stuff. I also love the mod support and the ability to use mods to get so much more content out of the game. This game is pure fun.
  23. IndeecJoe
    Nov 1, 2019
    9
    It's unique and if you are motivated by seeing a goal and going for it step by step by learning the mechanics of the game, you will like it.
  24. RustyJames
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    True masterpiece. Most realistic and addictive space program simulator. Cons only related to game performance and few bugs.
  25. GurmpyCoolCat
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This game taught me the basics of Rocket Science, how orbits work and how to plan. It has given me an appreciation for Space Exploration. This is one of my favorite games, ever.
  26. ShnizelInBag
    Aug 1, 2019
    10
    Probably one of the best games of all time.

    You can create anything you want and mod the hell out of this game. I have almost 800 hours and I still haven't seen most of the stuff in this game
  27. Lancelust
    May 29, 2019
    10
    Best game ever!!! Es el juego más adictivo que conozco. Eso si en pc y con los addons
  28. cableguy3333
    Apr 30, 2019
    9
    A fantasticaly hard game and by hard I mean brain power, this game is made for the interlectuals out there. There is no guidance and you can build pretty much anything you can think of, but will it fly ? probably not but the explosions are a joy to watch
  29. Bloov
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Одна из лучших песочниц про космос. Очень затягивающая во всех аспектах, интересно строить корабли, интересно планировать миссии, интересно взрываться на старте потому что потому) В наличии огромное количество модов на любой вкус и цвет.Одна из лучших песочниц про космос. Очень затягивающая во всех аспектах, интересно строить корабли, интересно планировать миссии, интересно взрываться на старте потому что потому) В наличии огромное количество модов на любой вкус и цвет.
  30. Maximilian666
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Kerbal Space Program is certainly in my top 5 games of all time. It was so refreshing to play a game that made me think and was incredibly fun at the same time, rather than the generic crap that just gets thrown in our faces all the time. The way the game incrementally pushes your thought to achieving milestones in space exploration is brilliant - just learning how to get a ship into orbitKerbal Space Program is certainly in my top 5 games of all time. It was so refreshing to play a game that made me think and was incredibly fun at the same time, rather than the generic crap that just gets thrown in our faces all the time. The way the game incrementally pushes your thought to achieving milestones in space exploration is brilliant - just learning how to get a ship into orbit felt like a real achievement and gave me a better understanding of spaceflight. Then through to orbital rendezvous, fly by the moon, lading on the moon, going to Duna etc. all gave me a sense of accomplishment that I had solved how to overcome these challenges without much help at all.… Expand
  31. NotBanMePLZ
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Замечательная игра, но одной солнечной системы уж слишком мало, были хотя бы еще пару звезд и это была бы твердая десятка.
  32. TOmeiTO
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    This is possibly the best simulator you can buy right now. The physics engine is very impressive and the graphics are ok with the help of some mods. Furthermore there are many easy to install mods to keep you playing.
  33. Taylord99
    Aug 15, 2018
    10
    This game is the most played game in my steam library and is my favorite simulator game of all time. The amount of things you can do in this game is incredible and the physics are incredibly realistic. I have never been so addicted to a game before.
  34. SaviorGaming
    Dec 7, 2017
    8
    Kerbal is one of those games people will love or hate, not because there is anything wrong with it, but because of what you have to put into it. Sure you can sit down and play it for 5 minutes or 5 hours, that really isn't the issue. The game just has a HUGE learning curve. Running a space program takes a lot of work and a lot of trial and error. The tutorials will be a god send and willKerbal is one of those games people will love or hate, not because there is anything wrong with it, but because of what you have to put into it. Sure you can sit down and play it for 5 minutes or 5 hours, that really isn't the issue. The game just has a HUGE learning curve. Running a space program takes a lot of work and a lot of trial and error. The tutorials will be a god send and will help, but you will fail a lot aiming for the stars and success. Failure is actually half the fun.… Expand
  35. Hallahan
    Nov 13, 2017
    9
    A lovely game for all ages, teaching what you need to be to go into space and getting people interested on the idea of space travel, it has it flaws a like any game like no multiplayer but there are mods for these exact reasons.
  36. scrap104
    Oct 15, 2017
    10
    I learned so much from this game than I would from school. I have an appreciation of rocketry, orbital mechanics, and space exploration in general. After looking at game-play videos and trying the demo, I bought it on the day it was made available for Steam in 2013. Lots and lots of hours played and still playing to this day, I can safely say it's money well spent unlike certain $60 games.I learned so much from this game than I would from school. I have an appreciation of rocketry, orbital mechanics, and space exploration in general. After looking at game-play videos and trying the demo, I bought it on the day it was made available for Steam in 2013. Lots and lots of hours played and still playing to this day, I can safely say it's money well spent unlike certain $60 games. Learning curve is steep and YouTube videos help but you still have a lot to learn. I love it.… Expand
  37. Scarzthekid
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    This game is really diverse and interesting, and makes you feel like a smartass once you get somewhere or suddenly get something. It is really educational as well, gravity assists, shuttles, bases, the limits are the universe. If you are a space guy, this is what you want to play.
  38. TheMetaGamer
    Jul 5, 2017
    10
    You can do anything you want in this game, sure it has a steep learning curve but once you know what you're doing it is really rewarding. I rarely experience crashes or bugs and the game has great mod support.
  39. firehazard42
    Mar 16, 2017
    9
    It's a funny thing, a game like this. It's so rare to find a game that so perfectly encapsulates a simple idea. That idea of course is to be a part of a space program. And just like a real space program, your journey is filled with tragedy and loss, daunting odds, and impossible goals. You will crash, make no mistake. You will try and you will fail.

    But still you rise from the ashes of    It's a funny thing, a game like this. It's so rare to find a game that so perfectly encapsulates a simple idea. That idea of course is to be a part of a space program. And just like a real space program, your journey is filled with tragedy and loss, daunting odds, and impossible goals. You will crash, make no mistake. You will try and you will fail.

    But still you rise from the ashes of your defeat. You learn from every mistake, you know how to change yourself to get closer to your goal. You know that you can make it, and you know that you can figure out exactly how you will. And you will; you will make it. It's brilliant how a game so simple and childlike can so seamlessly speak on a human level like that. It's lighthearted tone will never get you down: The game is encouraging every step of the way, and your motivation carries that idea through: "You can make it, it can be done."

    Failure may be inevitable, but success is closer than you think. If Kerbal space program does nothing else, it does that perfectly: Encourage you to keep going. Keep trying. Never, ever, EVER give up. To judge KSP is to judge the human nature, our spirit and curiosity. Our determination, and our will to keep reaching a little higher. Our desire and yearning for the infinity of the stars.    … Expand
  40. polandball
    Feb 20, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Is a Great Game That Can Be Modified And You Can Explore Space Without Being In Space So 10/10 Will Play Again So i Recommend This Game Spoilers This Game Is To Awesome… Expand
  41. Skulb
    Feb 2, 2017
    10
    A very impressive game. In fact it is not so much a game as a quite realistic space exploration simulator. The physics are amazingly well done, including aerodynamics, propulsion, heating, gravity and orbital vectors. It is a difficult proposition to get anywhere though, except perhaps directly into the nearest mountain if you can`t get your rocket to work. Just getting successfully intoA very impressive game. In fact it is not so much a game as a quite realistic space exploration simulator. The physics are amazingly well done, including aerodynamics, propulsion, heating, gravity and orbital vectors. It is a difficult proposition to get anywhere though, except perhaps directly into the nearest mountain if you can`t get your rocket to work. Just getting successfully into orbit took me about nine serious launches once I had the technology I needed to even try. And once I finally got there I ended up an obscenely eliptical orbit with no fuel, leaving my kerbal lost in space. Try again! And again and again...
    There are some bugs still, as you might expect. The silliest one happens if you go EVA at the surface of your home planet. The game actually behaves as if you`re in orbit and the Kerbal astronaut will levitate above the landed craft as if he`s weightless. In fact, kerbal EVA behavior is one of the least compelling parts of the game, because it`s at the moment both buggy and fiddly. But these small issues will be fixed shortly I`m sure. There is also a lack of a more hardcore option to enable life support for even more realism. As far as I know a kerbal can stay on the Moon forever with nothing but his space suit while waiting for a rescue mission. It`s forgiving but not exactly immersive. At least not for me.
    But the game is weirdly addictive all the same. Every launch can teach you something if you`re paying attention; either about how not to build rockets and ships or about the ideal angle to go for to find stable orbit and just loads of other things. Success feels very rewarding because of all this trial and error and because the game doesn`t cheat you. If you build a good ship you`ll probably get things done. Build a bad one and you`ll explode in a fireball or indeed get lost in space.
    There are also an absolute ton of components of various kinds to research and build, astronauts to train and things to see; if you can get there. The game takes place in a solar system with several planets and many many moons. And everywhere you go you do science, which is a sort of currency to unlock more gear for your ships. Every planet has several biotopes and you can do many experiments in each one. It also matters at what altitude you do the experiments and completionists may develop aneurisms trying to keep track of what they have missed and not in this complex web of research objects. All in all it`s deep and excellent fun. It is also a rewarding learning experience for people who want to find out about physics, astronomy (Made up astronomy in a fictional solar system mind you.) and aviation. The quality of both the physics simulation, the economic simulation and the science simulation can`t be overstated. It is all absolutely magnificent. And still you can see room for improvement all over the place. Not because the game is really missing anything but because the scope is such that you could add to it forever. More details on planet surfaces, more variation of missions for you to complete in the campaign mode, more ship parts, more types of astronauts and of course life support features. There is an endless potential here for as long as the developers are able to keep it going with patches and expansions. If they do then Kerbal Space Program could well become an all time classic. In fact it`s almost there already.

    And the interface is superb to go along with all this, including the intuitive and brilliant ship designer. You can do absolutely anything you want with it, including deliberately putting all your engines off center so you crash into the nearest building or placing engines upside down or at weird angles. You can even put kerbals in separate components and jettison them in sub orbit so they crash and die. None of that will get you to the moon of course, or anywhere else for that matter. But it`s such great game design to allow you to do it anyway. If you want to open your parachute and decouple the capsule before launch and then fire your engine so everything disintegrates in a shower of exploding fuel containers right above the launch pad you can. If you want to make a plane with one wing so you careen into the grasslands and explode when you fire up the engine, you can. The amount of ways you can fail in this game is staggering, but this freedom of choice is to a large degree what makes KSP such a pleasure to play.
    Having said all this, the game is certainly not for everyone. Unless you enjoy solving problems, a certain degree of meticulous planning and unless you have a lot of patience and perseverance then you might become very frustrated with Kerbal Space Program. Learning how to do everything right here is a tall order for anyone, and failure is inevitable. Lots and lots of failure. For everyone else though I can`t recommend it highly enough. To those who like all of this, as I do, KSP is a perfect game.    … Expand
  42. Mxz
    Jan 26, 2017
    10
    Best game I've ever played, very steep learning curve, even steeper withdrawing curve! This is the only game I've been playing for more than 2 years and I'm sure everyone who has the passion for space and the patience to chew through many tutorials will absolutely love it too!
  43. SAFJFA-F1-Team
    Sep 24, 2016
    10
    I'm Aerospace Engineer, so it's the perfect game for me. It's amazing! I have Space Stations orbiting over the Moon and others planets, and some bases with Kerbals.

    It's like a virtual Meccano, but with space theme. You have some parts, and you have to design a space ship with these parts. And the whole of parts have to work properly to have a successful mission, and it isn't easy.    I'm Aerospace Engineer, so it's the perfect game for me. It's amazing! I have Space Stations orbiting over the Moon and others planets, and some bases with Kerbals.

    It's like a virtual Meccano, but with space theme.

    You have some parts, and you have to design a space ship with these parts. And the whole of parts have to work properly to have a successful mission, and it isn't easy. There are a lot of things that could go wrong.

    10/10    … Expand
  44. Voldie
    Sep 5, 2016
    10
    This is probably the best and the most useful sandbox game ever. Get your understanding of space flight and orbital mechanics in one evening.

    Modding community is awesome too. From stronger struts to warp drives and nuclear explosion-powered engines – they've got it covered. :-)
  45. azgoodaz
    Aug 16, 2016
    10
    Kerbal Space Program (I have the Steam version) is a fun game to bring out the inner LEGO child in you and build a spaceship. What is your goal? Your goal is to get to the Moon, land on the moon, plant a flag and get back to earth. Within this time of building, you might cuss out the spaceship for losing fuel too fast or even cuss it out when it doesn't go to the path you want it to go.Kerbal Space Program (I have the Steam version) is a fun game to bring out the inner LEGO child in you and build a spaceship. What is your goal? Your goal is to get to the Moon, land on the moon, plant a flag and get back to earth. Within this time of building, you might cuss out the spaceship for losing fuel too fast or even cuss it out when it doesn't go to the path you want it to go. Maybe even when you land on the moon, you completely ran out of fuel? Well, now it's time for planning so that you can build a better spaceship, plan accordingly and save those Kerbals that you left on the moon so you can get them back to the launch station.

    You can spend hours on this game and no matter the cause, you will actually have fun in this game.

    Note: If you find it difficult. You can always download mods to help the spaceship fly better, get a better spaceship or even update the visuals if you want a better detailed galaxy.    … Expand
  46. Chlodwig
    Aug 1, 2016
    10
    Have you ever wondered if it's possible to make an "educational game" that is actually fun? Here's your answer. This game will make you WANT to learn about orbital mechanics, because that's how you get your rockets to stay up. That's how you can get them to meet in space so you can dock. And build space stations. And land on other planets and moons.

    Getting something off the ground is    Have you ever wondered if it's possible to make an "educational game" that is actually fun? Here's your answer. This game will make you WANT to learn about orbital mechanics, because that's how you get your rockets to stay up. That's how you can get them to meet in space so you can dock. And build space stations. And land on other planets and moons.

    Getting something off the ground is easy. Even getting something out of the atmosphere isn't that hard yet. And then you start to learn. Because you want that to succeed. You start calculating how much delta-V you need for orbit. You start to understand why single-stage to orbit (i.e. no dropping of spent stages) is but a wet dream. You start to wrap your mind around complicated formulas for the sake of building better rockets. Not because it is easy, but because it is hard.

    We're not talking about a "serious" simulation here, mind you. It's still heaps easier to get anything done in KSP than in reality. The planet is much smaller and easier to launch from. Your launch site is exactly at the equator and the "Mun" (the moon orbiting the planet) is on an equatorial orbit. That makes some things easier.

    And once you managed to deal with all that, you start to add one of the hundreds of (free) mods. That will improve the aerodynamic of the game. And add new challenges. There is now even a mod that changes the game to the point where you are essentially dealing with our real solar system. And communication delay. And, and, and.

    If you enjoy games that challenge your mind in a scientific (or at least pseudo-scientific) way, download the demo and give it a spin. Don't blame me if you lose sleep over it, though!    … Expand
  47. TheMrJack87
    Jun 5, 2016
    10
    The Best space exploration game ever made.

    If u like space
    if u dont like space
    if u like space exploration
    if u dont like space exploration

    BUY IT

    if u just like sand box BUY IT AND LOVE IT

    if u dont like sand box with achievements and ur own story to write well..... **** you
  48. Winterspark
    May 14, 2016
    8
    I hate Kerbal Space Program... No wait, I'm just angry because I spent 3 hours building and flying a ship to Minmus and the sodding thing crashed because I let the new girl drive it. Jesus, what was I thinking, she was the same girl that somehow survived last years docking crash. Brilliant game. Needs a few little tweaks to make idiots like me understand what the hell I am doing sometimesI hate Kerbal Space Program... No wait, I'm just angry because I spent 3 hours building and flying a ship to Minmus and the sodding thing crashed because I let the new girl drive it. Jesus, what was I thinking, she was the same girl that somehow survived last years docking crash. Brilliant game. Needs a few little tweaks to make idiots like me understand what the hell I am doing sometimes (see docking, above) but otherwise brilliant.… Expand
  49. baris697
    May 1, 2016
    8
    This game is for everyone, who like space, rockets, physics, build strategy and fun in great mix. It takes some time, before you fully understand how to play, but it is fun. You are a leader of the space program and you are able to do everything what is somehow connected with space like create space-tourist vessels, space stations, explore asteroids, moons or other planets, build planesThis game is for everyone, who like space, rockets, physics, build strategy and fun in great mix. It takes some time, before you fully understand how to play, but it is fun. You are a leader of the space program and you are able to do everything what is somehow connected with space like create space-tourist vessels, space stations, explore asteroids, moons or other planets, build planes for planet explore and a lot of more. There is a whole solar system with many planets, moons, asteroids and also a star. And the star is not just some source of light, it is real object, that you can explore. You can build a vessel like you want, but you have to thing about real physics like aerodynamic, weight, thrust, breaking devices,, vessel protection and many other things. It Is a fiction space, but it is similar with the real. Everything works great, game looks good and although it looks like some comedy thing, the game works with real physics and do it well.
    Problem could be random bugs (dancing airplane, problem with visibility of UI in the administration building, strange crashes - when symmetrical rocket is turning after start...) . But developers still working on patches and game is periodically updated.
    Summary it is a great, funny and science based game with a face, but with some smaller bugs and still visible space to improve.    … Expand
  50. 71stMastiff
    Apr 20, 2016
    10
    Space the final frontier, to boldly go where no Kerbal has gone before. The most wonderful physics and gravity and space tool you can have fun in a virtual sand box to explore not only space but Kerbin itself.

    I give this game a 100+++
  51. Ciecieji
    Mar 21, 2016
    10
    Does space even exist? Dead Kerbals don't write reports so I might never find out, but in the mean time I'm having great fun scattering bits and pieces of rockets and Kerbal around. The game is missing only two things; the option to leave crashed rockets lying around and cities to fly my ICBMs... erm...I mean accidentally crash my spaceships into.
  52. Kaux
    Mar 6, 2016
    8
    An interesting space simulation game which has developed massively over the many months which I have owned this game.
    With the official release version, I did expect more issues to be fixed and for some graphical improvements to certain things, however not enough was changed in my opinion. KSP is not quite as user friendly as I had expected with the official release, however the game    An interesting space simulation game which has developed massively over the many months which I have owned this game.
    With the official release version, I did expect more issues to be fixed and for some graphical improvements to certain things, however not enough was changed in my opinion. KSP is not quite as user friendly as I had expected with the official release, however the game still provides an enjoyable set of mechanics and great gameplay.    … Expand
  53. Alex_T
    Feb 29, 2016
    10
    This game is definitely up there with Spore and Minecraft. It's very similar to them too, and has a unique lego-esque building setup not before seen anywhere else. It's a space flight simulator with a 3 game modes: Sandbox, Career, and Science. Science mode has you start with a couple parts, which you throw together in the shape of a rocket, blast off, and do reports, collect surfaceThis game is definitely up there with Spore and Minecraft. It's very similar to them too, and has a unique lego-esque building setup not before seen anywhere else. It's a space flight simulator with a 3 game modes: Sandbox, Career, and Science. Science mode has you start with a couple parts, which you throw together in the shape of a rocket, blast off, and do reports, collect surface samples and read gauges. These readings and samples when returned to Kerbin, equivocally Earth, award you science points. The Research and Development dept. takes these in return for better parts of your desired category, effectively upgrading your supplies. Career mode is this with a monetary feature. Agencies offer contracts, like "test this part at this altitude", and fulfilling them gives you Kerbfunds. These in turn allow you to upgrade facilities, and also have more parts to a ship, because parts cost cash. There's also a trade-in type thing, where you can exchange one type of thing for something else, with one strategy being outsourcing RnD to exchange Reputation for Science points. Reputation, by the way, is something you get for NOT crashing your ship and catastrophically ending the mission. Sandbox mode is my favorite because you don't need to worry about going overbudget or not having enough science. You're free from the start to build the biggest things you can. This is where it all ties together, because far enough into the game and it doesn't matter what mode you use. You can do anything at all, like land on the Mun, (a play on Moon), send a rover to Duna, (In-game mars) even fly a jumbojet to the north pole! Or, for the rather unorthodox, you can build boats and submarines, exploit glitches, and go easter-egg hunting, because there's a fair share of things everywhere. Gameplay is essentially "Grab a command module. Put on a fuel tank of your size choosing. Add an engine that fits the job. Press the green button. BLASTOFF!" and away you go! If you want you can end up saying "I'll add 6 Saturn V's on the edges for thrust and a couple space shuttles with soyuz launch vehicles... maybe a skylab on there too." There's just about all the parts you could need. Docking ports allow you to build space stations and bases anywhere you want, and if there isn't any parts for it in game there's probably a mod for it. The modding community is huge, with things like Spacedock.info and Curse.com. Some mods, like EVE (clouds in game) aren't, but then again there's google... so far I've built a Munar base, 2 space stations, tons of satellites, etc. If you're wondering how popular it is you can no longer use google images for a space mission and not see a screenshot somewhere of KSP. The community is the friendliest out there and its reputation cannot be rivaled by any other flight sim :hailprobe: If you have any doubts about buying just remember that you'll thank yourself for it tenfold afterwards. Even if you don't like rockets it's for you, because (someone built a train) there's so much more besides rockets. It's an entire solar system for you and only you! You actually learn orbital mechanics as you play! Practice makes perfect, and it's not hard to get with this game. It even offers pre-made tutorials for you! Don't want to have to design your own rocket? There's premade scenarios of things like landing on the Mun, where you're already set up in orbit around it, or redirecting an asteroid from hitting the planet, or even an entire space station! I still play on the tutorials because every aspect is equally fulfilling. It's always under active development, even after the official release. As of now there's a 1.1 update coming in probably a week, and then a 1.2 after that! Once an update is release they're already talking about the next. Buying the game is universal, meaning just log into your account online, download, and you own it! It works for any computer (not ANY... Apple 2, Eniac, altair 8800, but I think there's a patch for TI-84...) and they're even porting it to Xbox, PS4 and Wii. You can copy it to other computers you own, it's not web-reliant. Want it to be? Download the multiplayer mod! You can actively talk to the developers on the forum (unlike Spore the forums are open to people wondering about the game) and even share files of your ships. Want your ship in a particular moment? You can quicksave, which is comparable to taking a picture of your solar system and loading it later. Bugs are practically nonexistent, and fixes happen all the time. Just read the reviews here, you won't regret buying it!… Expand
  54. ReviewGuy21
    Feb 18, 2016
    10
    This game ia fun. Nuff said. It is one of those few gamea out there that is both fun and educational at the same time. I have played over 1000 hours of this game, and there is still heaps to do! People complain about the graphics, but I think they have done a good job when you consider what they are working with.

    Overall, this is a great game for a space nerd like myself, or someone who    This game ia fun. Nuff said. It is one of those few gamea out there that is both fun and educational at the same time. I have played over 1000 hours of this game, and there is still heaps to do! People complain about the graphics, but I think they have done a good job when you consider what they are working with.

    Overall, this is a great game for a space nerd like myself, or someone who just wants to experiment and blow stuff up. I recommend it!    … Expand
  55. gamer_krang
    Nov 21, 2015
    9
    Reviewing after 200 hours played.

    Kerbal Space Program is a great computer game. Sure, there are things to be improved upon and the game does not realize its full potential without third party mods. However, this game has been developed on a small budget and achieves what so many huge titles fail to do time and time again. KSP delivers a unique and immersive experience of the kind that    Reviewing after 200 hours played.

    Kerbal Space Program is a great computer game. Sure, there are things to be improved upon and the game does not realize its full potential without third party mods. However, this game has been developed on a small budget and achieves what so many huge titles fail to do time and time again. KSP delivers a unique and immersive experience of the kind that got me hooked on computer games to begin with. Seldom, maybe never, will you receive the same sensation of accomplishment or experience the same delight in exploration as KSP offers. KSP is computer game design at it's best, pioneering, bold and impressive. I can't wait to see what SQUAD can do with a bigger budget.    … Expand
  56. saltcomb
    Nov 8, 2015
    9
    If you are looking for any of the flowing in a game buy it:

    A game that tests your knowledge
    A game that is fun
    A game that lets you do what ever you want as long as it does not defy physics (Oh wait you can defy physics)
    A game that has thousands of mods.
    a game that updates frequently and gives you more to do constantly.
  57. Drackonic
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    Its a very fun game where you can make just about anything that has wings or engines and put it anywhere in an entire solar system. Although at times it can get boring, but considering this game has a massive mod base that problem is fairly easy to fix. Do keep in mind though if you don't like simulators or games like them this wont be the game for you. But if you like space sims , flightIts a very fun game where you can make just about anything that has wings or engines and put it anywhere in an entire solar system. Although at times it can get boring, but considering this game has a massive mod base that problem is fairly easy to fix. Do keep in mind though if you don't like simulators or games like them this wont be the game for you. But if you like space sims , flight sims, or even just designing Air/space craft then you will certainly like this game.… Expand
  58. richturner
    Oct 27, 2015
    10
    The Game MIND BLOWING the tutorial is actually helpful sometimes a bit boring until you realise you wouldn't of been able to do anything its educational also funny and ridiculously funny bugs you can make anything(in sandbox mode with infinite fuel and invincible on) you can make rockets planes space planes tanks bombs nukes etcetera. you can download mods and creations and its still inThe Game MIND BLOWING the tutorial is actually helpful sometimes a bit boring until you realise you wouldn't of been able to do anything its educational also funny and ridiculously funny bugs you can make anything(in sandbox mode with infinite fuel and invincible on) you can make rockets planes space planes tanks bombs nukes etcetera. you can download mods and creations and its still in EARLY ACCESS AND ON THE 27/10/15 (today) THE 40% OFF OFFER ENDS TODAY on steam so instead of it being £29.99 its £17.99 ($27.6101) 1000/1000… Expand
  59. JebReviews
    Oct 14, 2015
    10
    Amazing, without this game I wouldn't have my name.
    +5 Modding support!
    This game can have 87+ mods!
    No Mods:
    perfect, no mods = minimal crashes, and stock feeling.
    Youtubers:
    we have Macey Dean, Scott Manley, HOCGaming, Roninpawn, SolarGamer, EE, BevoLG, and a couple more.
    thats what makes it great!
    it's a small community!
    thats why KSP is my favorite game
  60. geschaftsreise
    Oct 11, 2015
    10
    This is one of the best games ever made.
    Huge pros in my book:
    - Challenging: This game is as hard as Dark Souls in it's own way. When you first start out you will probably die. Alot. Because you don't know anything about rocket science - and that's ok, you'll learn. - Educational: You can't just level up and suddenly be able to insert a spacecraft into keosynchronous orbit, you have to    This is one of the best games ever made.
    Huge pros in my book:
    - Challenging: This game is as hard as Dark Souls in it's own way. When you first start out you will probably die. Alot. Because you don't know anything about rocket science - and that's ok, you'll learn.
    - Educational: You can't just level up and suddenly be able to insert a spacecraft into keosynchronous orbit, you have to actually learn how to do that. And you'll have to learn what keosynchronous means. You will learn a lot that you could actually apply in the real world. For instance, if someone gave me a proposal for sending a small craft to our moon, (with a little digging) I could probably tell you if the plan would work or not. Thanks Kerbals, for your sacrifice!
    - Actual exploration: There are planets out there! What do they look like? What is it like to be on the surface? I remember the first time landing on a moon and really feeling the thrill of what that must feel like.
    - Replay: I keep going back to this game over and over, there's so much to do.

    This game won't be for everyone (some people suck), but if you like games that I like then I highly recommend it: nethack, minecraft, dark souls, ur quan masters/starcon, etc.    … Expand
  61. paelleon
    Sep 30, 2015
    10
    A truly amazing game! Fantasy and science of the player are combined togheter to launch those funny kerbals into unknown! Very high replayability, incredible support, high number of addons will make this a long lasting one on your hard drive, beating easily the 1000 hours mark!
    Audio quality is sufficient to enjoy the unavoidable explosions of your creations and graphic... well, graphic    A truly amazing game! Fantasy and science of the player are combined togheter to launch those funny kerbals into unknown! Very high replayability, incredible support, high number of addons will make this a long lasting one on your hard drive, beating easily the 1000 hours mark!
    Audio quality is sufficient to enjoy the unavoidable explosions of your creations and graphic... well, graphic is irrelevant, this game do not need it, it's too good.    … Expand
  62. GERULA666
    Sep 28, 2015
    10
    I'm gonna write a review yup, in lots of words...what can I say only that...this is BEST game ever invented. Done myreview, now I go back to play KERBAL
  63. Lord_Guarriore
    Sep 13, 2015
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.
    It has a realistic management and our thirst for discovery is being with mods !
    One of the best games of all those to which I have played
    No fault nothing to add.
  64. Redwarrior1up
    Sep 10, 2015
    8
    One of the best space simulators I've ever played, it offers a great mix between realities of space flight as well as a sci-fi and cartoon like charm. It also boasts a wonderful team behind the game itself who is always offering new updates as well as a pretty in depth look into their development.

    I should probably also divulge I've put over 200 hrs into this game over the years since    One of the best space simulators I've ever played, it offers a great mix between realities of space flight as well as a sci-fi and cartoon like charm. It also boasts a wonderful team behind the game itself who is always offering new updates as well as a pretty in depth look into their development.

    I should probably also divulge I've put over 200 hrs into this game over the years since its been out, so i might be a little biased.    … Expand
  65. bergfall
    Sep 3, 2015
    8
    Great game as-is, but can't wait to see this rocket building and natural laws being mimicked well in a larger setting....space conquest like. Still, great value and much fun, but it's PG-Geek, so maybe not for everyone.
  66. InFaMe
    Sep 2, 2015
    10
    This game just keeps getting better and better after each update though it has some bugs which would be removed in later versions. Apart from that this game is the real deal makes you really think that you should be an astronaut.
  67. Schweehog
    Aug 26, 2015
    10
    A game that will have you playing for hours on end trying to best yourself. With so much to do and more thanks to easily installed mods, you will never run out of content. In an age where micro-transactions and DLC rules the market, it is a fresh sight to see a game for a cheap price with constant new updates adding more and more content, with one of the biggest modding communities outA game that will have you playing for hours on end trying to best yourself. With so much to do and more thanks to easily installed mods, you will never run out of content. In an age where micro-transactions and DLC rules the market, it is a fresh sight to see a game for a cheap price with constant new updates adding more and more content, with one of the biggest modding communities out there. Even if this isn't on sale, this is a 10/10 buy for me. If you are at all interested in space and building rockets and airplanes, this is a must-have game.… Expand
  68. JC0013
    Aug 10, 2015
    10
    SCIENCE! (You know, a popular KSP phrase.) I'd end there but the 150 char limit...
    "Cools"
    - Everything is awesome!
    "Bads"
    - None
    "Kerbals"
    - Crazy kerbal landings!
    Final scores
    10/10 JC0013
    90/100 IGN (real score)
    0/10 Some stupid guy that I do not know
  69. eldumloido
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    Amazing space simulator that you cold buy cheaper in early access and has no dlc. Nice move from the game company not to punish early supporters like so many others does (frontiers elite dangerous, gearbox borderlands series, payday2).
  70. TheIndieHut
    Aug 1, 2015
    9
    Really great and surprisingly educational game! Teaches you a lot of concepts like Delta V. Not to say it doesn't get boring at times... Waiting 30 minutes to get to your destination really gets old after a while.
  71. JonnieWalker
    Jul 25, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kerbal Space Program is more than just a game. It's a virtual solar system. Unlike most space sims though, this one utilizes a physics system that is closer to the real thing than all of the most popular space sims.

    This game is truly one of a kind and completely amazing. Countless hours will be spent learning and mastering the art of building a rocket that doesn't blow up on launch, can reach space, can achieve orbit, can perform a transfer to a moon/other planet, etc. And it won't be all that stressful while learning. Some people, like myself, choose to build proper rockets... you know... ones that look like they make sense. Some choose to build massive monstrosities that look more like they were supposed to be a 60 story parking garage and have to be adjusted quite a bit to prevent them from being crushed and blowing up from their own weight... but they still fly :)

    A massive collection of mods/add-ons will keep the game fresh for a very long time. When you feel like you've mastered as much as you can... install a mod that requires line of sight to unmanned rockets using satellites to relay the signal... the signal has a delay based on distance... so fine tuned last minute corrections are going to be VERY difficult if not impossible. Too hard? Try Mech Jeb for Auto-piloting, Precise Node to make plotting your courses easier, Throttle Controlled Avionics to make even the most unbalanced rocket fly smooth by having the add-on adjust thrust on every engine to keep the center of thrust right in the middle.

    There's just about an add-on for everything.

    I have to say... building a rocket that's light enough and with enough fuel to reach the furthest planets, land on those planets, place a flag on those planets... then return to Kerbin (Home planet of the Kerbals) and successfully penetrating the atmosphere and not burning up from reentry heat, then landing via parachutes... is one of the most satisfying gaming experiences I've ever had. I've even run out of fuel and had to send out rockets to the rescue to either push the rocket the rest of the way home... or just have an extra seat, pick up the pilot, then return leaving the old rocket to float around space forever.

    I've used mods for autopilot... got bored with those so I turned them off and managed to master the art of landing a space craft on alien worlds. (I say mastered... a true master would disagree.) I've assembled space stations a piece at a time. I've sent unmanned satellites to every planet and every moon... and yet I'm still not bored with the game. I've done so much with rockets and still have yet to really mess around with the space planes...

    I could go on and on for a long time but I think I'm starting to ramble... I've fallen in love with this game because it can offer something that most games don't... a challenge.    … Expand
  72. ThEpSyChOpAtH
    Jul 23, 2015
    10
    This is the game I've been looking for the last few years!
    It is amazing to explore the space, to build new spaceships
    and to create space stations!
    I can just recommend it to anyone who likes to explore the space!
    And if the game itself gets boring, just download a few mods and
    it'll be amazing again!
  73. interlamer
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    I'll just tell you a story that happened to me on my quest "FOR GREAT SCIENCE!". I've built a spacecraft, flew to minmus and went to go collect some samples. At the time I haven't known about minmus' very low gravity.
    So, couple minutes later I find Jeb pretty far away from the lander. With almost depleted EVA fuel. And to make it even more difficult, i was using, among other mods, TAC    I'll just tell you a story that happened to me on my quest "FOR GREAT SCIENCE!". I've built a spacecraft, flew to minmus and went to go collect some samples. At the time I haven't known about minmus' very low gravity.
    So, couple minutes later I find Jeb pretty far away from the lander. With almost depleted EVA fuel. And to make it even more difficult, i was using, among other mods, TAC life support. Few hours of walking on foot later I've barely made it back to the lander, then went home.

    I think that Kerbal space program is a great game. It's one of my all-time favorite games.    … Expand
  74. Alexlee
    Jul 5, 2015
    10
    just plain good. the physics, the endless possibility of creating stuff ...... three words, JUST PLAY IT.
    it'll take some time to at least understand how the physics work. to be honest, it took 2 days for me to understand and make a simple satellite just to orbit the earth, and 5 days to finally orbit moon.
    now I've played it for months and finally reached all planet and natural    just plain good. the physics, the endless possibility of creating stuff ...... three words, JUST PLAY IT.
    it'll take some time to at least understand how the physics work. to be honest, it took 2 days for me to understand and make a simple satellite just to orbit the earth, and 5 days to finally orbit moon.
    now I've played it for months and finally reached all planet and natural satellites (or "moons").    … Expand
  75. Road_Monkey
    Jul 2, 2015
    10
    Ist ein Schönes Spiel das ständig verbessert und erweitert wird. Das Spiel hat sich seine 10 Punkte also reglich verdient.
    Über diverse Bugs kann man an sich hinweg sehen. Mir ist bis jetzt erst einer begenet und das war in der Beta Phase. Von daher who cares. ^^
  76. Bluecz
    Jun 24, 2015
    10
    I would write a longer review but too busy playing the game (for almost 1000 hours already).
    Both fun and educational. One of the best spent money ever.
  77. rd1349
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This one will be short I promise.
    Kerbal space program. Damn this game is fun.
    Gameplay. Build what you want launch it into space (or otherwise) watch it explode, die a little inside, fix the problem, try again rinse wash repeat until you reach the moon. Then realize you've just beat the equivilent of the first checkpoint in the game. This may seem like a frustrating process but it is    This one will be short I promise.
    Kerbal space program. Damn this game is fun.
    Gameplay. Build what you want launch it into space (or otherwise) watch it explode, die a little inside, fix the problem, try again rinse wash repeat until you reach the moon.
    Then realize you've just beat the equivilent of the first checkpoint in the game.
    This may seem like a frustrating process but it is one of the most engaging and addicting I've ever seen.

    Graphics (as is probably required) are rather minimalist. Probably because you just modeled and enabled physics on the entire solar system. They're not great, but you're PC probably couldn't handle it otherwise.

    Few games can be judged by this but this is one of them.
    Modding community. Amazing. The modders in the community are constantly shelling out mods that seem to almost all be a extremely good quality. These mods are made by people who because of the "simplicity" (extreme sarcasm alert) of the game know exactly what is in demand and promtly make a mod for it. Coupled with the developer support for these mods, going as far as to integrate them into the final game, mods easily bump this game up from an 8 out of 10 to a solid 10.

    This game is not for everyone, in fact the target audience for the game is probably very small but it does what it does the best it's ever been done. Considering there is no other game like this out there it probably just filled a craving we've been having for awhile.

    Final verdict 10 out of 10. (with mods)
    hard to get into but gets going like a steam train being propelled at 3000 m/s re-entering the atmosphere.
    Why is there a steam train in space you ask.
    because you put it there.    … Expand
  78. GameKiller1337
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Normal Game,Good Gameplay,normal graphics
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    in total:9 points
  79. SionideGaming
    Jun 21, 2015
    10
    Kerbal Space Program (KSP) is probably one of the best science sandbox games out there, I love the idea of building rockets or space planes to go to different planets or just orbit the earth, and because of the success new games such as Space Engineers has come along seeing the success of KSP hoping to become just as successful as KSP, an Space Engineers is a really good game aswell, so IKerbal Space Program (KSP) is probably one of the best science sandbox games out there, I love the idea of building rockets or space planes to go to different planets or just orbit the earth, and because of the success new games such as Space Engineers has come along seeing the success of KSP hoping to become just as successful as KSP, an Space Engineers is a really good game aswell, so I would highly recommend KSP aswell as Space Engineers.… Expand
  80. CiAnObAh
    Jun 16, 2015
    9
    I loved this game even though I was bad at it. just encouraged me to keep trying and get that rocket as far as I could. Love how realistic the physics is in the game and I will always come back to play a bit more. It was so fun to play and I loved that they focused on game play the most rather than graphics although it still looks well I personally think.
  81. TheCappelRater
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    An absolute need for all explorers, Space Or backyard. The Amazing thing about this game is that..
    One amazing thing?
    1.The game doesn't criticize you for NOT going to space. In fact, the game doesn't criticize you for anything. you play the game how you want to, not how it was built to played. There's no loss or penalty for whatever you do. 2.It's so accurate, yet so fun! Some games    An absolute need for all explorers, Space Or backyard. The Amazing thing about this game is that..
    One amazing thing?
    1.The game doesn't criticize you for NOT going to space. In fact, the game doesn't criticize you for anything. you play the game how you want to, not how it was built to played. There's no loss or penalty for whatever you do.
    2.It's so accurate, yet so fun! Some games are built for professionals and are hard to play without knowing everything about it, and other games are easy to learn, but don't come close to representing the task done in real life that the game is trying to recreate. KSP makes the middle. It's easy to learn, and doesn't require extreme skill and knowledge, but represents space travel so accurately that NASA cooperated with them to build the scenario in which you save a meteor form hitting kerbin using insanely realistic physics.
    Generally amazing, KSP takes the top of the hill in space exploration games.
    Worth The Cost: 30 USD, Worth Every penny. I would've paid FIFTY and still not complained.    … Expand
  82. BrainAndSoul
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    This IS an instruction for indie-developers how to concurent with "A" class project. The best gameplay of 2015,fantastic style and desighn of Kerbal world, nice unique idea, really good setting - this game definitely found its audience. Also, I like how they concieve the game- all this things like "loñapsE" in Kerbal's speech and some Easter eggs inside the game - it is absolutely fantastic
  83. soulsource
    Jun 12, 2015
    9
    KSP is the epic of your very own space program.
    You start out with not much more than a parachute, a command pod, and a solid fuel rocket engine.
    Based on these rather simple parts you'll build and pilot your first rockets, that'll send Kerbonauts up into the air to do some research, which allows you to quickly unlock the parts necessary to send Kerbonauts up beyond the air, and soon to    KSP is the epic of your very own space program.
    You start out with not much more than a parachute, a command pod, and a solid fuel rocket engine.
    Based on these rather simple parts you'll build and pilot your first rockets, that'll send Kerbonauts up into the air to do some research, which allows you to quickly unlock the parts necessary to send Kerbonauts up beyond the air, and soon to orbit, and further out. Where to? Well, that's completely up to you. The Mün is a natural goal of most space programs, but there are also 6 planets (not counting Kerbin) and their natural satellites to go to. But why just go there and back again? You can do much more! Assemble a permanent space station in the orbit of another planet, with a reusable lander and a fuel depot! Bring along mining equipment and drill for rocket fuel! Take the challenge of returning a Kerbonaut from the surface of Eve (a planet inspired by Venus -> thick atmosphere)! Drive a self-designed rover over the dunes of Duna (a Mars-like planet)! Fly a jetplane through the alien, but oxygen-containing atmosphere of the Joolian moon Laythe (no real life equivalent)!

    But back to reality. KSP is a spaceflight simulation that tries to be as realistic as possible, as long as realism doesn't have any negative effect on how fun the game is. For instance, the way orbital mechanics is simulated is pretty realistic (patched conics), meaning that for calculating fuel requirements one can use the real formulas (or look up the numbers on the wiki, if one doesn't like maths). On the other hand, without mods there is no need for life support, there is only one type of liquid fuel, the planets are too dense to exist in the real world, ion engines are vastly overpowered,...

    Nevertheless, KSP is one of the "sciencier" space sims, as the spacecraft parts in the game are either similar to something that exists in real life, or things that probably will be built soon or have been built in labs but never used on actual spacecrafts. So, for all the science fiction fans out there: No, there is just one planetary system, and no, there is no over-c drive, and no, there are no aliens (if you don't count the Kerbals themselves).
    This also means that there's a steep learning curve, if one doesn't have a background in spaceflight engineering, but as long as one can handle a calculator or a spreadsheet application, and one can read wikipedia, one should be fine.

    If one is up for an extra challenge, KSP can be made even more realistic by installing a collection of mods known as Realism Overhaul, with which one can get an impression of the challenges faced by real space agencies...

    As you probably can tell by now, I love this game. It's my second favorite, just topped by dwarf fortress. One of the reasons I'm only giving 9 instead of 10 points are the bugs the game is still suffering from. With release of version 1.0 one would expect to get a nearly bug-free experience. Well, that's not the case, and the current version 1.0.2 still feels like a beta version. But one learns to work around some bugs, and the community supplies mods that fix some of them as well, so the effect on gameplay is relatively negligible. The other reason I only give 9 points is that the game is currently using a single-threaded physics engine, what means that very big ships can cause the game to stutter, although only one CPU core is under load. The developers have announced a switch to Unity 5 though, so there's hope for multithreaded physics in the future.    … Expand
  84. Midds
    Jun 7, 2015
    8
    A defining aspect of this game is it's replayability. Over the years I have played this game I have sent many poor Kerbans hurtling to their most likely demise by slamming them (mostly unintentionally) into the moon or have them lost in space, indefinitely orbiting the sun.

    KSP provides a decent amount of content. Mixed with its unique and sandbox style, the game provides an excellent    A defining aspect of this game is it's replayability. Over the years I have played this game I have sent many poor Kerbans hurtling to their most likely demise by slamming them (mostly unintentionally) into the moon or have them lost in space, indefinitely orbiting the sun.

    KSP provides a decent amount of content. Mixed with its unique and sandbox style, the game provides an excellent experience. In terms of performance, the game runs incredibly well right up until it doesn't and some 'semi-bugs' can create entertaining anecdotes.

    The career game mode still seems a little 'slapped on' and it isn't exactly something that you'd want to do repeatedly, but nevertheless, it still adds something positive to the game as a whole.

    Overall a very good game that stands the test of time.    … Expand
  85. aLPHa_NRG
    Jun 2, 2015
    9
    Ever thought of becoming a rocket scientist? In Kerbal Space Program, you can and the game does this extremely well! Each time you try and launch a rocket it is a pleasure to see the kerbals go and try to become a astronaut. Before you know it you tune this and do that to push things and the clock a bit further. Well, after all it is not rocket science now is it? To infinity and beyond!
  86. arctic_fox_sa
    May 31, 2015
    10
    This game is an absolute treat. I've been following since its earliest release and just keeps getting better. The final release does suffer from a few minor imbalances mid-game, but is easily the best I have ever played.
  87. TheQWERTY
    May 24, 2015
    10
    Day 12, still trying to rescue Jeb from the moon. It has been challenging and rewarding every step of the way. From achieving your first orbit around Kerbin to docking two vessels in low orbit of the moon of Duna, Ike, the game is extremely rewarding.
  88. Trebek
    May 19, 2015
    10
    If you like building rockets, launching rockets, and accidentally blowing up your crew then KSP is the game for you!

    I have dumped over 1700 hours in to this game over the early access period and feel that I have absolutely got great value for my money out of it. The only criticism I might level is that there is no campaign where you are forced to do X-Y-Z in order. Instead it's very    If you like building rockets, launching rockets, and accidentally blowing up your crew then KSP is the game for you!

    I have dumped over 1700 hours in to this game over the early access period and feel that I have absolutely got great value for my money out of it. The only criticism I might level is that there is no campaign where you are forced to do X-Y-Z in order. Instead it's very open ended and in the career mode it's basically up to you to decide how to proceed, what parts to research and what missions to pursue.

    A word on the difficulty level, plan to play the tutorial... plan to fail a lot... it's half the fun :D    … Expand
  89. Rimmsolin
    May 18, 2015
    10
    Lunar Lander to the extreme! Work through the launching test rockets into the air all the way to landing and rovering on the moon and back via real physics. Makes you feel like Yuri Gagarin. Absolute must buy for any NASA or space fan. One of the best feelings of accomplishment ever produced in a video game.
  90. Exwin0880
    May 14, 2015
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played.

    The word game doesn't feel right. Kerbal Space Program is hard, make no mistake about it, but with its challenge comes the feeling that you have accomplished something. After smashing countless numbers of brave Kerbals, the feeling you get when you land one on the planet's moon for the 1st time and he plants the flag makes it all worth it.    One of the best games I've ever played.

    The word game doesn't feel right. Kerbal Space Program is hard, make no mistake about it, but with its challenge comes the feeling that you have accomplished something. After smashing countless numbers of brave Kerbals, the feeling you get when you land one on the planet's moon for the 1st time and he plants the flag makes it all worth it.

    Afterwards comes more challenges, visiting other planets in the solar system, playing with aircraft design, it's all in this "game". KSP is more than a game, it is something you HAVE to experience.    … Expand
  91. vandana
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Kerbal Space Program is one of those games that make you feel privileged to experience them and play them.

    KSP is perhaps the biggest achievement in the field of combining enjoyable gameplay with educational value. No wonder that NASA has endorsed this game. KSP teaches you the basics of orbital mechanics, rocket science and aerodynamics leaving you hungry for more. It makes learning    Kerbal Space Program is one of those games that make you feel privileged to experience them and play them.

    KSP is perhaps the biggest achievement in the field of combining enjoyable gameplay with educational value. No wonder that NASA has endorsed this game. KSP teaches you the basics of orbital mechanics, rocket science and aerodynamics leaving you hungry for more. It makes learning those things fun, because you can instantly apply the knowledge into practice and achieve some space exploration of your own.

    But all science aside, this is just a fun, satisfying experience. Clever, by also being emotional. You immediately connect withe the cute little Kerbals and I would risk a statement that putting feet of your little pioneers: Jebediah and Valentina on new celestial bodies, or getting your first plane to fly, is comparable to real-life adventuring conquests. Building and flying rockets has never been more fun.

    Possibilities for expansion of gameplay are vast thanks to the awesome modding scene and community. I recommend a playthrough of classic career mode, without any mods, in order to learn the game. From there, you can take it in many directions using countless mods - more realism, new planets, multiplayer, weapons, hundreds of new parts and rocket types, you name it.

    At the moment I would say the downsides are the limited engine and the career mode not being very interesting. At some point, when your rockets start getting really big, there is a lot of graphical lag. 64-bit client is still unstable. The all-new career mode is supposed to add financial side to the game and make you build more responsibly taking care of reputation and, most importantly, money, but to be honest it feels like a bottleneck and obstacle on your way to conquering the space. at the end of the day it doesn't matter, the building and flying part of the game is so magnificent, it deserves the highest score on its own. Perhaps, the game developer will find a way to make career work, but that would only add a cherry on top of a cake that is already delicious.

    I consider the money paid on KSP as the best money I ever spent on entertainment.

    Tip: Watch Scott Manley's tutorials, game is hard.    … Expand
  92. fernandodlc
    May 12, 2015
    10
    Greatest game ever made, I logged hundreds of hours before it was even a game. Now under full release it is difficult to see how anything else comes close.

    Lego with rockets. What more do you want?
  93. replica17
    May 11, 2015
    10
    Bought this game 1.5 year ago and it's one of the few games I still play to this day. I think that says enough!

    Huge modding community too.

    +10!
  94. Kluge
    May 10, 2015
    10
    You've spent weeks finally getting a Kerbel to the "mun." He's out of fuel and it's your fault. -And your contract sure didn't tell you to strand a Kerbel on the mun - it demanded you orbit the mun, and you're running out of time. You don't have any new parts to work with, and what you thought was your best - that beautiful 8-stage setup, a masterpiece of drag-conscious design - wasn'tYou've spent weeks finally getting a Kerbel to the "mun." He's out of fuel and it's your fault. -And your contract sure didn't tell you to strand a Kerbel on the mun - it demanded you orbit the mun, and you're running out of time. You don't have any new parts to work with, and what you thought was your best - that beautiful 8-stage setup, a masterpiece of drag-conscious design - wasn't good enough. It sucked, and until you correct your mistake, you suck. It was pretty and elegant - easy to understand (and it sure was expensive!) - so I guess you're like the Apple of rocket design without the benefits of using UNIX... congratulations, go man the Genius Bar.

    You don't click "recover kerbel and spacecraft." Nope - he effectively represents 100,000 units of currency frozen because you didn't plan well enough. Your budget's tighter than before you screwed up, but you need to build a spacecraft which can collect the kerbel, orbit the mun, and then return to not-Earth without burning up or crashing too hard. Right? Not necessarily, and probably not. KSP challenges you to think long and hard about the most efficient solutions to problems, no matter how ugly they appear. -And nobody's going to fault you for starting career mode from scratch at that point... so long as you learned enough to not repeat your mistakes, which is easier said than done.    … Expand
  95. Ming120
    May 9, 2015
    10
    I first tried KSP during early access, and have playing it ever since. Even after all this time, I have hardly even scratched the surface as to what one can really accomplish in this game. There is tons of learning and exploring involved with this game, and that is part of it's charm. The sense of accomplishment you get when you overcome obstacles is unlike anything you will experience inI first tried KSP during early access, and have playing it ever since. Even after all this time, I have hardly even scratched the surface as to what one can really accomplish in this game. There is tons of learning and exploring involved with this game, and that is part of it's charm. The sense of accomplishment you get when you overcome obstacles is unlike anything you will experience in other games. When you finally land your Kerbals on the Moon (Mun) for instance, that in itself is an accomplishment that Is worth bragging about to your friends.

    Even my coworkers have taken a liking to KSP after watching me play it. There is, quite frankly, no other experience like it.    … Expand
  96. ireviewthings1
    May 8, 2015
    10
    It is a very fun game on its own. Producing catastrophic failures has never been this fun. It provokes childish curiosity like nothing I've experienced since leaving primary school. Great mod support and charming little astronauts to boot.

    If I would have kids, this would be the game I want them to play.
  97. Buccelus
    May 7, 2015
    10
    Absolutely great game. I enjoyed not looking up tutorial videos and just making it barely out of the athmosphere, having no idea how to get any science points at all. When I found out I had "wasted" 8 hours of gameplay because I just had to click on one of the science modules attached to my rockets I face palmed harder than ever in Crusader Kings II or any other game. I felt so dumb andAbsolutely great game. I enjoyed not looking up tutorial videos and just making it barely out of the athmosphere, having no idea how to get any science points at all. When I found out I had "wasted" 8 hours of gameplay because I just had to click on one of the science modules attached to my rockets I face palmed harder than ever in Crusader Kings II or any other game. I felt so dumb and yet so happy at the same time. 10/10
    FYI: There is this guy Scott Manley on youtube who provides a lot of gameplay material if you are interested in this game and how to get along in career mode.    … Expand
  98. mwerle
    May 7, 2015
    9
    Brilliant, satisfying, and highly addictive game once you push past the initial, admittedly steep, learning curve. In a nutshell, you build, launch, and hopefully, fly, rockets for the inquisitive and quite undaunted little green Kerbals, whose main aim in life is to one day land on the Mun.

    The game holds up a mirror to our own endeavours in space, and does so with a reasonable level    Brilliant, satisfying, and highly addictive game once you push past the initial, admittedly steep, learning curve. In a nutshell, you build, launch, and hopefully, fly, rockets for the inquisitive and quite undaunted little green Kerbals, whose main aim in life is to one day land on the Mun.

    The game holds up a mirror to our own endeavours in space, and does so with a reasonable level of physics simulation; various aspects of the game being simulated to a greater or lesser degree so as not to detract too much from the fun factor. Rather sneakily, it also teaches you quite a bit about realistic orbital mechanics and rockets in general without you noticing.

    You start off launching very simple rockets with an initial aim of reaching orbit. Later on, you'll be tasked to create more ambitious missions to fly to, land on, and, hopefully, return from, the Mun and then on to the other planets of the Kerbol solar system.

    There are various modes to play in, from a completely open sandbox where you can build and fly your wildest creations, to a full on career mode where you have to carefully balance your budget against the missions you're currently trying to complete.

    There is not much in the way of hand-holding which can put new players off a bit, but the KSP community (on the official forums and Reddit) is absolutely amazing, as well as a plethora of YouTube channels offering both immersive stories as well as tutorials. Through the community you also gain access to a huge variety of mods, which add pretty much everything from additional science experiments to more rocket parts and even planets to complete rewrites of the aerodynamics systems for the diehard simulation fanatics.

    The only minus is that even though KSP has finally come out of Early Access, there are still a few minor niggles and final game play balance adjustments to be made, but the developers are well on the ball and development of the game continues.

    Be warned, this is not a casual 5-minutes-at-a-time game, but if you do get into it, it's well worth the initial investment and will lead to (hundreds of) hours of fun as the inexhaustible supply of Kerbals queues up to be launched on your crazy creations... hopefully returning safely!    … Expand
  99. socokid
    May 6, 2015
    10
    An amazing 1.0 release for a game that has been developed correctly: Steadily and with massive user input.

    Career mode leads you through progressively, and the tutorials are nicely done. Some of the missions in the career mode are as crazy as Kerbals, but achieving them makes you a better ship designer.

    I can't say enough good things about this crazy game. But it and enjoy it. Very fun.
  100. DonMega
    May 6, 2015
    10
    Have played this for about a 2 years and have to say the game is amazing. I hope the developers keep to their word and provide fresh new free updates as the game grows. Needless to say that, this is not an easy game to get into and instantly build amazing ships. There is a huge learning curve but once you get the game mechanics down it is very fun. I've logged about 1000 hours into it andHave played this for about a 2 years and have to say the game is amazing. I hope the developers keep to their word and provide fresh new free updates as the game grows. Needless to say that, this is not an easy game to get into and instantly build amazing ships. There is a huge learning curve but once you get the game mechanics down it is very fun. I've logged about 1000 hours into it and still learn new things. Definitely worth it. Also worth supporting an amazing indie developer. They have always stayed true to their community. Btw forgot to mention that there is also a ton of mods available for the game which enhance it with great features.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
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  1. PCWorld
    Jan 20, 2016
    100
    Kerbal Space Program isn't just a fantastic space game. It's one of those games that makes you glad you play on PC, because it could only come to exist on PC.
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  2. Power Unlimited
    Jul 24, 2015
    92
    KSP is bloody fantastic! The possibilities are endless and the feeling you get after a successful mission is the best ever. You should probably buy this video game. [Jul 2015, p.063]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 8, 2015
    80
    Neither for the impatient, nor for absolute purists this simulation although focuses to the latter significantly more. When your game is supported by NASA itself, you are just doing something exceptionally well. [Issue#253]
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