In Sandbox, you are free to build any spacecraft you can think of, with all parts and technology in the game. In Career Mode, oversee every aspect of the space program, including construction, strategy, funding, upgrades, and more. In Science Mode, perform space experiments to unlock new technology and advance the knowledge of Kerbalkind. Kerbal Space Program features three gameplay modes. Launch your Kerbal crew into orbit and beyond (while keeping them alive) to explore moons and planets in the Kerbol solar system, constructing bases and space stations to expand the reach of your expedition. You have access to an array of parts to assemble fully-functional spacecraft that flies (or doesn’t) based on realistic aerodynamic and orbital physics. This game wouldnt be playable in a classroom setting without heavyhanded assistance from someone who knows what they are doing.In Kerbal Space Program, take charge of the space program for the alien race known as the Kerbals.

For banjo and kazooie n&b you create vehicles to solve whatever your goal is at the moment, where as this game your first goal is to launch your rocket off the ground, then its get to the moon, then its progress further beyond the moon where the smallest detail could cause your rocket to explode and killing your astronaut. The closest game I would say is banjo and kazooie nuts and bolts but that game didnt have the detail as Kerbal Space Program. This game is really a one of a kind game, theres nothing really like it. This game is not something you can play on a short burst or a game where you can pick it up in a single class, this is a long game and rewarding due to its game design. You don't need a ton of prerequisite knowledge to get started but to get anywhere you really have to try and actually research techniques that will help you succeed in leaving the galaxy. This game is about engineering and rocket science. This game is extremely complex, high school students or college students really. This is a huge timesink, I cant stop myself. It encourages creativity but if you want to be successful you have to combine actual engineering techniques and its a blast to surpass yourself on previous runs. I love the idea of building your own rockets and getting far far far away.

This is a game I played way too much, I have like 200hrs on it on steam.

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