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Review of Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition on Xbox Series X/S

by Hemal Harris Hemal Harris photo Sep 2021
Cover image of Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Released: 24 Sep 2021
Genre: Space Flight Simulation
Developer: Squad
Publisher: Private Division

Introduction

Welcome to the universe where green little Kerbals dream big! So big, in fact, that they decided to hurl themselves into the void called space. If you ever wanted to be a rocket scientist but your grades in school didn't quite say 'NASA material', then fear not! Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition is here to turn your dreams into explosive realities. Let's dive into the glorious chaos of space engineering and the mad science behind it, shall we?

Gameplay

In Kerbal Space Program, you take the reins of a budding space program on the planet Kerbin, home of the adorable yet strangely unqualified Kerbals. Think of these little green guys as your guinea pigs for scientific madness. Your main task? Build rockets, aircraft, and rovers using an array of parts that are just begging to be assembled in the most ridiculous of ways. Expect to fail spectacularly as you forget basic physics (like gravity) and watch your carefully constructed creations become exploding debris. Because who doesn't love seeing a multi-million-dollar rocket become a crispy fireball? The game lets you choose from three game modes: Sandbox, where you can unleash your inner mad scientist without limits; Science mode, where you have to earn your rocket parts by conducting experiments; and Career mode, the enemy of all casual fun, where you're dealing with budgets and contracts - oh joy! Nothing screams 'fun' like spreadsheets, right? Real physics is at play, and Kerbal Space Program isn't afraid to remind you of that every time you forget to check your rocket's fuel levels. Plan your trajectory, launch your vessel, and if luck's in your favor, you might just achieve orbit. If not, well, let's just say those Kerbals are great at learning through failure. So much so, they might want to take out a life insurance plan (if you could be bothered to get one). The game also encourages you to experiment; there are contracts to fulfill, missions to undertake, and new parts to unlock, so the chaos doesn't stop at just launching your craft. Just try not to let the rocket explode on the launchpad...again.

Graphics

The visuals in Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition are as charming as they are functional. Don't expect to be overwhelmed by cutting-edge graphics; instead, you're greeted with a quirky art style that perfectly matches the tone of the game. The vibrant colors and simplified cartoony designs of the rockets and environments give you the impression that you've plopped down in a delightful 3D Lego land. The enhanced version brings smoother framerates and some dazzling graphical updates, so you can enjoy watching your latest construction project explode into a billion pixels in style.

Conclusion

Kerbal Space Program: Enhanced Edition is a whimsical blend of science, engineering, and humor that will have you laughing all the way to the moon. It's like being in a sci-fi movie where 'Houston, we have a problem' is less about urgency and more about the entertainment of watching your handcrafted rocket meet its doom (again). So buckle up, grab some snacks, and prepare to send those little green beings on vertigo-inducing adventures. Whether you're a space fanatic or a casual gamer trying to kill a few hours, this game has something for everyone. Just make sure not to take it too seriously, because let's face it, if we were qualified for space travel, we wouldn't be laughing at exploding Kerbals. Get ready to achieve the ultimate goal: not just space travel, but absolute hilarity!

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