Well, KSP doesn't take you to other stars, but at least there's a big solar system to explore. This game will introduce into realistic (but simplified) space travel. You usally begin the game with no clue what to do and how to start, but after several hours you will find yourself talking about strange things, like the Oberth Effect or how much Delte-V is needed to get to Duna, a Mars-like planet. Your first rockets are more likely to either not reach space or not even take off, but later on you will build giant rockets to set out for the uttermost extends of the solar system. This game will boost your understanding on how things move in space and why you shouldn't accelerate towards a planet directly, if you want to go there, or why it is a bad idea to enter an atmosphere in a too steep angle. But there's one major downside: you will see every sci-fi movie or game in another way. Since I play KSP I think everytime I see a sci-fi movie or play another space game "Well, that is not accurate" or "That doesn't work this way" Conclusion: if you like space and want to learn more, buy this game. Pro: - a space game that deserves to be called "simulation" - simplified but still realistic physics - you can learn so much new - understanding on how things really move in space - it's a challange - many mods Contra: - poor performance and stability (espacially after installing some mods) - in-game tutorial not really helpful (better watch Scott Manley on YT) - important values (TWR, Delta-V, etc.) not natively displayed, only by mods (or if you calculate them on your own)
