NASA videogame - Moonbase Alpha

[Spinward Scout]

For your pre-Jump Terrans campaign.

NASA has released the initial release of Moonbase Alpha.

http://furiousfanboys.com/2010/07/nasas-first-video-game-is-out-and-its-free

http://store.steampowered.com/app/39000

 

[G. Fieendish]

Cue Space:1999 Season 1 theme tune...

 

[aramis]

It being a steam game should cure the buggered text issue, BG

 

[Blix]

NASA's Moonbase Alpha is OK... but it does not have much replay value. Essentially it is a set of tasks that you have to do (with or without teammates): fixing power couplers, cables, solar panels etc. You have to manage your time properly in order to get these fixed within the allotted time limit. That's... pretty much all it is. There is some variation in that you can repair things more quickly by linking up circuitboards (a la Mass Effect 2), but that is all.

I think "free" is a good price for it, but I wouldn't spend money on it as it is. It will probably entertain you for a few attempts though. Apparently it is part of a larger MMO that NASA is working on, but I think they will have to significantly improve the gameplay if they are to keep people interested in it.

 

[HG_B]

It comes with mandatory bloatware, Steam. Pass.