Rocket Science

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Rocket Science is a single player strategy game. It was developed by unbeGames and was released on February 20, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a realistic solar system, providing an immersive experience for players interested in space exploration.
It offers a compelling gameplay experience similar to Kerbal Space Program, with a focus on realism and a well-designed rocket building system.
The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, showing great potential for future improvements and expansions.

The game is still in early access and suffers from bugs, limited content, and a frustrating building system that can hinder gameplay.
Many players find the controls and mechanics to be unintuitive, making it difficult to build and launch rockets effectively.
The current state of the game lacks essential features and parts, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied until further updates are released.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, offering a significant improvement over other space simulations, though they may not reach the level of high-end video games. Players appreciate the realistic representation of the solar system and the aesthetic appeal, particularly the atmospheric visuals. However, some users note that while the graphics are good, other aspects like the interface and construction mechanics could use improvement.
- “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
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The game currently exhibits several bugs, particularly in the rocket builder, which some users find restrictive. While it is playable and shows potential, the overall stability is affected by these glitches, reflecting its early access status.
- “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
33%
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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 for a more complete experience.
- “Detailed gameplay with constructing and launching rockets into the solar system.”
- “Otherwise, gameplay is good; I like the idea of upgrading the space center, but for now, it's too incomplete for me.”
- “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.”
- “If you buy this, you are interested in realistic spacecraft orbital mechanics.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for its beautiful graphics and atmospheric scattering, particularly over mountains. However, some users noted issues such as the disappearance of Earth's atmosphere when viewed from the moon, as well as the absence of certain realistic effects like ionization and atmospheric reentry. Overall, while the atmospheric visuals are impressive, there are areas that need improvement for a more immersive experience.
- “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%
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The game currently lacks a developed story, with users noting that the tutorial missions are bugged and expressing anticipation for future content that includes a narrative.
- “No story.”
- “The tutorial missions are bugged.”
- “Can't wait till it has missions and the like.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the game impresses with its realistic simulation and high frame rates even with numerous parts, users note that optimization performance still requires improvement. Overall, it showcases strong technical achievements but leaves room for enhancements in 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
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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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”