Lunar Flight

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Lunar Flight is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Shovsoft and was released on April 10, 2012. It received positive reviews from players.

"Lunar Flight" is a space flight simulation game that challenges players to navigate and land a lunar module on various locations on the moon. The game features realistic physics and a dynamic weather system, providing a challenging and immersive experience. Players must manage their resources, navigate through treacherous terrain, and ensure a safe landing to achieve their mission objectives.

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story26 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

Lunar Flight offers a unique and immersive experience, especially in VR, making players feel like they are actually piloting a lunar module.
The game features realistic physics and a challenging learning curve, rewarding players as they master the controls and complete missions.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, creating an atmospheric environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

The controls can be difficult to master, leading to frustration for new players, especially when using a keyboard instead of a controller.
The game has limited content, with only a few mission types and maps, which can lead to repetitive gameplay after a while.
There are reports of technical issues, such as bugs and lack of support for certain VR headsets, which can hinder the overall experience.

story
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The game's story revolves around a realistic simulation of lunar and Martian missions, where players engage in simple yet rewarding tasks such as cargo transport and data scanning. While the immersive audio and nostalgic references to historical space missions enhance the experience, many players express a desire for greater mission variety and complexity, as the limited types of missions can lead to repetitiveness. Overall, the narrative is engaging for space enthusiasts, but it lacks depth due to its simplistic mission structure.
- “The audio deserves special mention: the mesmerizing music, plus voice recordings from real NASA missions, create an intriguing ambience.”
- “I have found the experience of undertaking missions on the moon/mars on my 27" monitor combined with the superbly appropriate audio track totally mesmerizing... for space fans this is a truly awesome game.”
- “Missions vary from cargo hauling which involves cargos of various weights and require different techniques to manage your fuel properly, to data scanning and lost cargo missions where you need to explore in a general area to find a lost cargo container.”
- “Only real downside is the limited content - three types of simple missions; four maps total (with the same missions); there are ~50 achievements but they're not that hard to get either.”
- “Unfortunately there are only 3 types of missions (+ a time trial mode) so after a while it becomes a bit repetitive.”
- “My only complaint is that the mission variety is limited.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising their quality and immersive nature, particularly in VR. While some note that the visuals may feel dated or simplistic compared to modern standards, others highlight the detailed cockpit and effective use of light and shadows, contributing to an engaging cosmic experience. Overall, the graphics are considered solid, enhancing the gameplay despite some criticisms regarding detail in certain environments.
- “The graphics and sound exceeded my expectations.”
- “The visuals are great, the cockpit is detailed and interactive, and I've found it to be an entirely satisfying game.”
- “This is one of those rare gems which is perfectly fit for our generation of HMDs... it just looks fantastic due to its simple, yet superb graphical aesthetics.”
- “Graphics is very 2010 or 2012, ground lacks any details almost.”
- “The graphic part is accurate: light, dust, shadows are just okay and on a recent PC it flows quite smoothly.”
- “New OS, mid-range CPU, and several generations old graphics card.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally stable and enjoyable, with a focus on flight mechanics that many players find addictive and relaxing, especially in 2D mode. While the graphics are praised, some reviewers note that the gameplay can feel basic and lacks depth, with a need for more contextual layers to enhance the experience. Overall, it offers a fun and rewarding simulation for space enthusiasts, despite some frustrations and a lack of ongoing support from the developer.
- “The same combination of relaxing, peaceful gameplay highlighted by thrilling close calls as you land, collect objectives, and glide home to base hoping not to run out of fuel.”
- “While basic in nature, gameplay itself is both fun and time-consuming once you get to know the controls.”
- “The graphics are lovely, the gameplay tough but rewarding, and the flight model feels authentic.”
- “Edit: The game is still awful and extremely boring... most of the reviews don't match up with the gameplay.”
- “Note that this isn't a serious simulator though - it's very much focused on the flight/thruster control mechanics; there are no systems to manage or anything of the sort.”
- “Unfortunately, the developer shared that he's not really making enough money on the game to continue developing it, which is a real shame considering he has solid core mechanics -- he just needs to add the contextual layers.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its ambient quality, enhancing the immersive cosmic experience with soothing tracks and NASA mission recordings. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack's ability to complement the game's visuals and atmosphere, making it a significant aspect of the overall enjoyment. Many players find the audio, including the background chatter and sound effects, to be a key factor in their engagement with the game.
- “The soundtrack is really good: it is an ambient track which fits the deepness of the moon environment, in which everything else is silent.”
- “I've blown through multiple hours in a day, gliding over the moon (and Mars) while listening to the wonderfully ambient soundtrack and the chatter from astronauts.”
- “The music, graphics, and background chatter help to give you a great cosmic experience.”
- “The audio deserves special mention: the mesmerizing music, plus voice recordings from real NASA missions, create an intriguing ambience.”
- “Listening to the OST from 'Moon' or 'Gravity' or some similar music makes this immersion even more complete.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere in the game is highly praised for its immersive qualities, with players feeling as though they are truly inside the spacecraft. The combination of realistic sounds, background radio chatter, and varying environmental challenges on the moon and Mars creates a captivating and tension-filled experience. Overall, it is considered one of the most atmospheric experiences available, particularly for virtual reality platforms like the Oculus Rift.
- “It is a great atmospheric experience, feels like I am actually inside the spacecraft.”
- “The atmosphere is perfect with incredible sounds and background radio chatter, and there's some great moments of tension as you're drifting along hoping to land before you run out of fuel.”
- “Lunar flight is enjoyable, has a really great atmosphere and provides a great learning curve.”
- “This feels so right to me for a vehicle on the moon forced to use propulsion as there isn't an atmosphere. I wish I could find a game like this one with even more kinds of craft and missions.”
- “There are 3 moon maps and 1 Mars map (with wind and atmosphere).”
optimization
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The game is well-optimized, featuring high performance with no lag reported, even on older hardware like the GTX 970. Players appreciate the smooth controls and menus, particularly in VR, and the RPG-style upgrade system allows for significant enhancements to the moon lander's performance and handling. Overall, the graphics and performance contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “Using your in-game credits earned from completing missions, you can also purchase up to 12 upgrades for your moon lander to improve its performance and handling.”
- “Performance is great too, no lag on my GTX 970.”
- “Using your in-game credits earned from completing missions, you can also purchase up to 12 upgrades for your moon lander to improve its performance and handling, but that's it.”
- “It boasts an RPG-style level-up system and a series of modular upgrades that you can apply to your craft to increase performance.”
stability
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Overall, users report a stable experience with no bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay. However, the initial setup and lack of in-game tutorials have led to frustration, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- “After finally jumping through those hoops to actually play the game, I couldn't find a tutorial in-game and it just didn't seem enjoyable to me, especially after all the troubleshooting.”
replayability
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The game boasts high replayability due to its simple rules, which involve maneuvering a "tin can" with thrusters under newtonian physics to achieve straightforward objectives. This accessibility encourages players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “The simple game rules, combined with a 'tin can' and a few thrusters, create a newtonian physics experience that offers high replayability.”
- “With straightforward objectives and engaging mechanics, this game ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “The combination of easy-to-understand gameplay and varied challenges makes it a game you can return to time and time again.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and aggravating, requiring a slow and careful approach with the controls. This repetitive nature can detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “You have to progress at a very slow pace, requiring finesse with the controls, which makes it very tedious and aggravating.”
- “You have to progress at a very slow pace, requiring finesse with the controls, which makes it very tedious and aggravating.”
emotional
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Users express that the emotional aspect of the game effectively immerses them in the experience, evoking feelings of being an astronaut and highlighting the core appeal of virtual reality.