
Factsheet
Developer:
Shovsoft
Based in Brisbane, Australia
Release date:
January 7, 2012
Platforms:
Steam
Website:
shovsoft.com/lunarflight
Regular Price:
USD | $9.99 |
Description
Explore the most realistic and beautiful realtime simulation of 'Lunar Flight' in this unique and challenging game. Experience the heart pounding sense of dread as you deliver supplies to moon bases with only seconds of fuel to spare! A modern take on the classic arcade game, Lunar Lander, Lunar Flight extends the experience to a fully fictionalized and accessible lunar module simulator providing a variety of mission types involving transporting cargo, acquiring data at survey locations and locating lost cargo.History
A simple experimentLunar Flight began its life as a simple experiment in Unity, snowballing into an obession to create a fun, challenging and deeply immersive experience. First released on Desura it soon found it's way onto Steam.
Features
- 3 Large Moon Levels + Bonus Mars Content
- Authentic Newtonian space physics
- Addictive challenging flight simulation
- Amazing immersive soundscape
- Spectacular graphics and effects
- Earn money and experience from transport, survey and lost cargo recovery missions
- Random mission generation
- Purchase upgrades and action items for the lunar module
- Online time trial and pilot leader boards
Awards & Recognition
- "Best Audio - Freeplay Independant Games Festival " Melbourne Australia, 10 September, 2012
Selected Articles
- "Alongside the delicacy of the simulation, Lunar Flight’s great achievement lies in its aesthetics."
- Adam Smith, Rock Paper Shotgun - "Lunar Flight wraps an enjoyable physics simulation in an approachable and fun package."
- Some Guy, SimHQ - "I was pleasantly surprised at the quality, look and feel of Lunar Flight."
- Edwin Millheim, Impulse Gamer - "Go Land on the Moon, it’s Real Pretty up There"
- Luke Plunkett, Kotaku
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Additional Links
Tips for new pilots
If you want some help playing the game here is a Steam Guide steamcommunity.com.
Metacritic
Lunar Flight is highly regarded in User Reviews (8.3 out of 10) with 34 ratings. It has not had many major website reviews metacritic.com.
Indie DB
Lunar Flight is highly regarded in User Reviews scoring (9.5 out of 10) with 82 votes indiedb.com.
About Shovsoft
Boilerplate
Shovsoft is an independent game development outfit started by Sean ‘sh0v0r’ Edwards. Shovsoft sources content and skills through outsourcing and contractual work.
Our first title 'Lunar Flight' was released for PC/Mac across a variety of Digital Download Channels including Steam in 2012.
We aim to build upon our initial success with Lunar Flight and grow into a fully fledge Indie Development Studio targeting PC and Mobile Platforms.
More information
More information on Shovsoft, our logo & relevant media are available here.
Lunar Flight Credits
Sean Edwards
Shovsoft Director, Lead Developer
Jason Poots
Music, 3D Models, Freelancer
Matt Carr
Programming Support, Freelancer
Contact
Inquiries
sean@shovsoft.com
Twitter
twitter.com/sh0v0r
Facebook
facebook.com/pages/Lunar-Flight/131535973572188
Web
shovsoft.com
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