Rocket Science

About

Rocket Science is a single-player Strategy game where you take command of a Soviet cosmodrome with the goal of launching rockets to conquer Mars and the Solar system. The game involves assembling and launching spacecraft, finding optimal configurations, and constructing a new-generation space center while maintaining secrecy and security. Anticipate around 6 hours of playtime for this immersive and challenging experience.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 70 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a realistic simulation of spacecraft orbital mechanics, providing a compelling and educational experience.
Graphics are beautiful and the game runs smoothly, even with a large number of parts.
The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, showing great potential for future improvements.

The game is currently in early access and has numerous bugs and limitations, making it frustrating to play at times.
The building mechanics can be restrictive and unintuitive, leading to difficulties in constructing rockets.
Many players feel the game lacks content and features compared to established titles like Kerbal Space Program.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
19%
19%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, particularly in comparison to other space simulations, with many users noting the impressive visuals and realistic representation of the solar system. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and atmospheric details, others mention performance issues and a less polished interface. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially for fans of the Kerbal Space Program looking for enhanced visuals.
- “The graphics are also superior compared to other space simulations but not like the high-end video games.”
- “How did one guy, one guy, (technically two) develop KSP from scratch, made it 1:1 with the real solar system, have amazing graphics, have no performance issues by having 500 parts while hitting consistently 144 fps, and made the KSP 2 devs themselves jealous?”
- “More realistic graphics, a real solar system all the way out to Sedna, and all the same physics you would expect except the atmosphere heat which isn't yet implemented.”
- “More realistic graphics, a real solar system all the way out to Sedna, and all the same physics you would expect except the atmospheric heat which isn't yet implemented.”
- “If you like Kerbal Space Program, but want it with our solar system on actual scale, and much better graphics, check this one out.”
- “If you love KSP and ever wished it had better graphics, this game is for you.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is currently in early access and exhibits several bugs, particularly in the rocket builder, which some users find restrictive. Despite these issues, players acknowledge its potential and generally find it playable, though they note that it feels like a less polished version of similar games.
- “Some parts (especially the rocket builder) are a bit buggy, which I absolutely expected, and the rocket builder is a bit restrictive.”
- “It very much has potential, even in its current, very buggy form.”
- “The game has potential, but in this stage, it is buggy and you can't do much.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The gameplay is centered around realistic spacecraft orbital mechanics, offering detailed experiences in constructing and launching rockets into the solar system. However, players have noted that the building mechanics can be glitchy and frustrating, indicating that this aspect needs improvement. Overall, while the gameplay is engaging, it feels incomplete and could benefit from further development.
- “If you buy this, you are interested in realistic spacecraft orbital mechanics.”
- “Detailed gameplay with constructing and launching rockets into the solar system.”
- “Otherwise, gameplay is good; I like the idea of upgrading the space center.”
- “The only downside I have to this game is that the building mechanics really need to be worked on; putting together parts of your ship can become very glitchy and quite frustrating.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
20%
40%
The atmosphere in the game is praised for its beautiful graphics and atmospheric scattering, enhancing the overall visual experience. However, some users noted issues such as the disappearance of Earth's atmosphere when viewed from the moon, and the absence of certain realistic effects like ionization and atmospheric reentry. Overall, while the atmospheric rendering is impressive, there are areas that could benefit from further development.
- “Atmospheric scattering is pretty; I've seen the atmosphere rendering over mountains in some cases.”
- “Beautiful graphics of the atmosphere.”
- “One minor issue is that when I get to the moon, the Earth's atmosphere disappears for some reason, causing Earth to look really ugly.”
- “More realistic graphics, a real solar system all the way out to Sedna, and all the same physics you would expect, except the atmospheric heat which isn't yet implemented.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game currently lacks a story, with users noting that the tutorial missions are bugged and expressing hope for future content that includes a narrative.
- “No story.”
- “The tutorial missions are bugged.”
- “Can't wait until it has missions and the like.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
While the game impresses with its realistic simulation and high performance, users note that optimization could still be improved, particularly in comparison to other titles that manage to maintain high frame rates with complex graphics and numerous parts. Overall, it offers a solid experience but leaves room for enhancements in performance optimization.
- “How did one guy, one guy, (technically two) develop KSP from scratch, made it 1:1 with the real solar system, have amazing graphics, have no performance issues by having 500 parts while hitting consistently 144 fps, and made the KSP 2 devs themselves jealous?”
- “If you like things that simulate fairly closely true to life rocket performance, this is the game for you.”
- “But optimization performance should be improved, definitely.”
- “And for an IRL KSP that's HD and zero performance loss, for $20???”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game has received high praise, with users highlighting its fantastic quality and appealing soundtrack, particularly for fans of the genre. The aesthetic of the music also contributes positively to the overall experience.
- “The music is fantastic!”
- “Nice soundtrack if you like this kind of music.”
- “I really like the aesthetic and music.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”