The Royal Cosmonautical Society
- August 10, 2017
- Chromosphere Games
Get on Steam"The Royal Cosmonautical Society" is a game for PC and Mac that challenges you to become the best pilot in the system by gracefully flying your ship through 140 levels across 10 planets, each with unique mechanics. Compete for the fastest time on Steam leaderboards, with support for both controller and keyboard input, as well as Steam achievements and cloud save. The game features slick vector graphics to set the mood.
Reviews
- The game is a well-executed homage to classic lunar lander games, featuring beautiful graphics and engaging mechanics.
- It offers a challenging experience with a variety of levels and unique mechanics, making it rewarding for players who enjoy mastering difficult controls.
- The quick reset button is a welcome addition, allowing players to retry levels easily and improve their performance.
- The controls can be awkward and punishing, with a slow turn rate and momentum issues that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- Tight time constraints for achieving higher star ratings can feel unfair, especially for new players still learning the mechanics.
- Certain hazards and level designs can lead to frequent crashes and setbacks, which may deter players from progressing.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic blend of classic titles, featuring 10 diverse worlds with unique mechanics and a focus on speed-running challenges. Players can enjoy a variety of content, with new elements introduced throughout, ensuring a well-realized and engaging experience that caters to those seeking a challenge.
“10 worlds, different mechanics on each, global leaderboard for speedruns, and a 1-3 star rating depending on your time. This is perfect for people like me who enjoy a challenge.”
“Tons of content, a decent amount of variety with new mechanics introduced in every stage, and fairly challenging speedrun times.”
“A mix of 1986's BBC Micro Thrust, 1979's arcade Lunar Lander, and even a little of 1982's arcade Gravitar in terms of graphics and mechanics.”
“The gameplay is well realized, and new elements are constantly added as players progress.”
“Tons of content, decent amount of variety with new mechanics introduced in every stage, fairly challenging speedrun times.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of classic titles from the late 70s and mid-80s, blending elements from games like BBC Micro Thrust and Lunar Lander. Players report that the game performs well even on basic onboard graphics, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of systems.
“Runs just fine with onboard graphics.”
“A mix of 1986's BBC Micro Thrust, 1979's arcade Lunar Lander, and even a little of 1982's arcade Gravitar in terms of graphics and mechanics.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story progression in the game is tied to player performance, requiring a minimum rating of one star to unlock additional missions and worlds, which emphasizes the importance of timing and hand-eye coordination.
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the game lacks a soundtrack, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The only thing the game is missing is a soundtrack.”
