Satellite Command

I really want to like this game but the delivery of the game mechanics make it hard to like. So here are some pros and cons. Pros -clean UI -pretty -low system requirement's -no need to understand physics in space Cons -Poor tutorial that doesn't explain how to use the tools provided. -RNG isnt tied to a difficulty curve so you get impossible missions right at the start of the game. -doesn't matter how much you understand physics in space. -feels like a poor mobile port with little done to adapt to PC. I love KSP and understand physics in space along with orbits but the user interface in this game is what I'm having problems with. It feels like the developers wanted to stream line everything to give it a clean appearance but fails to clearify how the user interacts with the tools provided. The tutorial just says look at these icons and fails to explain how to use them. I personally dont like difficulty from frustration and a good example of this is getting a deorbit mission tha...

This game is not what you might think it is. It has next to nothing to do with space flight, you could be controlling submarines or busses and there would be very little gameplay difference. You just click on a target, click on an instrument and let the satellite do its thing. When you want to launch a new one, you click on the payload you want and launch. You don't have to deal with the carrier rocket or any kind of engineering or satellite design. Changing orbits is equally simple. You press a few buttons and you're done. Nothing requires any skill or thought.

On a scale from 0 to 1 KSP, I would give it a 0.08. Beautiful Earth's pictures, nice stories of space exploration. BUT boring and quickly repetitive. Where are the space rendezvous ? areobreaking ? Where are the rockets ? AND since when is it possible to dock on the iss in a opposite direction orbit ?

Nice looking graphics, but generally speaking is quite simple and very repetitive: lock target, activate a module, wait for the satellite to run out of power or overheat, wait for it to recharge, repeat.

The basic premise of the game is broken. In real life, satellite missions are planned months, sometimes years ahead of time. This is to avoid micro-management under time pressure and conflicts in schedule. Satellite Command is about micro-management under time pressure and conflicts in schedule. So much for "realistic simulator". Simply adding a pause button and a rewind feature would make the game much more enjoyable. Sure you can't rewind IRL, but you have enough time to redo your plans if you're planning months ahead. EDIT: Can anyone tell me why my review isn't helpful?

7/10 in the Beginning, 5/10 Endgame-Content. Gets grindy real quick. Don't expect KSP2, its really what the Name of the Game suggest. You command Satellites, can start new, deorbit old, and you get contracts, so you can earn money to extend your possibilities by research. Earth-only, some science-facts around for some contracts, nothing too spectacular. got 28 achievements in my 22h-game (while reading a book meanwhile), the others are too much of a grind imho. but for the price (sale), it was ok. better than many other "indie"-games.

This game had a very good idea, but a very poor execution. It's by all means functional and playable, but actually how much enjoyment can you get from this game? Every satellite looks the same, theres no different cosmetic changes or anything except for the icon colors from the map portion. Every mission in essence is the same exact things, either with different tools or locations where you have to painstakingly change your satellite's orbit or launch a new one. You can research upgrades that give your satellites a little more longevity. In the end, it's pretty repetative and offers very little in the way of goals. Is it worth its price? Well, as far as graphics and the actual looks of the game goes, maybe. I'd be able to recommend it if it had a little more to offer. Games like Kerbal Space Program are better in my personal opinion.

Very interesting and unique experience of a space management game with a casual-esque feel. Very peaceful and relaxing with an OST to support this. Problems: -Even in SANDBOX MODE, you need to do contracts and research the new modules and upgrades. I mean... what? This is what sandbox is for- to have all the upgrades to test or play around with. -As people said, it gets grindy fast and pretty repetitive. You can't time warp unless all your satellites are sleeping, so you have to sit and wait for contracts to be finished- even/especially when there's only one in range. -MASSIVE spook every time a new tech. is researched or contract completed. PLEASE give us a way to turn that notification off. -The earth survey missions,where you need to scan locations on the earth's surface, are very fustrating as you either need to alter a satellite's orbit and make it super distorted, or launch a new one. And they orbit at realistic speeds, one orbit every ~90 minutes. -Hardcore is the most f...

Very unintuitive controls. It seems that the entire game is about fiddling with the functions of the satellite, with not much strategy or tactics to be found. Most games adjust your space equipment to do whatever tasks you assign them, and this game takes the exact opposite approach. It turns out there is a reason most games automate tool use - fussing about with solar panel orientation and such is just not fun.

A rather good puzzle game in a more low brow Kerbal experience. Nice graphics, UI and atmosphere too.