1994 · Microsoft · Flight simulation · Simulation

Microsoft Space Simulator

Microsoft Space Simulator is a space flight simulator program, based on Microsoft Flight Simulator for MS-DOS. It was one of the first general-purpose space flight simulators and it incorporated concepts from astrodynamics and celestial mechanics.

Released: 1994
Platforms: MS-DOS PC-9800 Series
Genres: Flight simulation Simulation
Developers: Microsoft
Publishers: Microsoft
Modes: Single-player
Perspective: First person Third person
Themes: Educational
Country: United States

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Keywords

space simulation
gravity
space
planet

Media

The articlegameplay, story, development, reception

Development

Microsoft Space Simulator was released under the Microsoft Home line in 1994. It was developed by BAO Ltd., a company run by Bruce Artwick (who was also behind the development of Microsoft Flight Simulator) with Charles Guy as lead developer.

It provided support for 256-color graphics on three resolutions: 320x400, 640x400, and 800x600.

Reception

PC Gamer gave the simulator a score of 84% in its September 1994 issue, praising its graphics and realistic approach to space travel, while criticizing the poor or non-existent sound and the interface. Others praised the lack of sound indicating how it added realism.