| I finally got to see Interstellar at the local movie theater, but the only thing on my mind during the film was “Damn. Now I want to play Kerbal Space Program some more.” Sorry, Christopher Nolan! It’s not your fault that your movie reminds me of an addicting physics game. |
| Kerbal Space Program is a must-buy for any fan of space, NASA, or explosions. The objective of the game is to create a successful space program and/or build the most outlandish rockets you can imagine. Many Kerbals will be sacrificed in the name of science, but that’s OK: those crazy buggers will keep signing up for a chance at becoming a hero (or stuck in orbit). | 
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A game of this type has the risk of being an intensely dry (space) flight sim, but the charming Kerbals and their minion/rabbid-like cuteness add a human touch to a stuffy, math-based subject. The tutorials are your friend- I quickly found myself very lost when attempting to build my first rocket.
Setting little goals for myself was rewarding-- collecting samples from various sources, creating a rocket with enough power to escape Kerbin (the Kerbal planet), and finally, exploring space. There’s plenty of space to conquer and challenges to overcome. Challenges like a wildly rotating rocket.
| The game is updated often by the developers as they add more features to the game. The latest update added the fun feature of being able to destroy your own space center as well as many new parts to tinker with. | 
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This year also featured the new Asteroid Redirect Mission, a collaboration with NASA that allows you to recreate an actual, real-life mission.
If you’re STILL not excited about playing a space program game, even after all my glowing praise, this video should sum up the appeal:
Welcome to the Space Jam,
-The Dungeon Dame
-The Dungeon Dame
