Graphics are very good for the time, sporting good old polygons in VGA resolution. The manual accurately describes the launch and mission procedures, and unless you happen to work on the space shuttle program, you'll very likely need it. Avionics are very detailed, and you should get a proper manual to get to use this game effectively. I can't really comment on much of this game as I haven't been able to do everything it offers, but I can tell you what you'll have all the initial flight test of the shuttle, as well as a plethora of mission to accomplish. The flight model (well at least the atmospheric one) is very good, and it the glide test, the shuttle really handles like the enormous winged brick it is.

This one should not be approached by casual gamers, as this game is rock-hard. It's a very realistic (and the only decent) simulation of the Space Shuttle. This is the perfect game for would-be astronauts. Shuttle is a vastly underrated and undersold simulation, probably because it is a 'hard' SCI-FI game with a steep learning curve. While Shuttle is a very hard game it is also very fun and educational as well, it's not everyone's type of game but give it a good try and see if you like it. I would say it has a good replay value because one launch can take five hours (real time) although you can speed it up if you wish. Graphics: 4/5 The graphics a quite good for 1992 but a bit fuzzy, also there is lots to look at as there are cameras all over the Shuttle. Sound: 3/5 There are only a few sound in Shuttle but this is a simulation that does not need a lot of sound. The thing that makes shuttle hard is there are so many buttons and switches to mess with, press the wrong one and the shuttle may blow up.īut once you get the hang of it shuttle is quite a fun simulation, missions range from landing the shuttle to repairing the Hubble space telescope. Your not going to get any where in this simulation unless you read the manual. Shuttle is one of the most hardest simulations I have ever played and I am sure many people will agree with me. Shuttle is a very realistic space shuttle simulation, designed for a player who wants a big challenge. Going through the proper pre-launch countdown takes five hours, for example. If you do not use time advance or time skip options during the game, playing one mission can last for days. In addition to cockpit views, there are various external views, from which you can see the shuttle e.g. The controls can be used with mouse, but keyboard shortcuts are essential for quick operation.

To successfully fly the missions, the player must learn a great number of dials and how to use every single instrument, located in nine different cockpit panels. The package contains, in addition to two game disks, a very thick manual and a large sheet (A2 size, maybe) displaying the cockpit instruments of the shuttle. An old, but very realistic space shuttle simulator.

Space shuttle simulator game