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Launch Director

A walking simulator where you can launch rockets! Become the Launch Director for a commercial space transportation company. Can you configure these reusable rockets for a successful launch, ascent and landing?

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Developer
TiJayFLY
Publisher
TiJayFLY
Release
June 11, 2023
3 years and 52 days ago
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Positive15 reviews80.0%

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About the Game

Become the Launch Director for a commercial space transportation company. Can you configure these reusable rockets for a successful launch, ascent and landing?

Lovingly handcrafted spaceport
  • Explorable bayside promenade inspired by Tokyo's Odaiba district
  • Authentic textures, furniture and structures
  • Detailed interiors including Vehicle Assembly Building, Mission Control, Launch Viewing Area & more!
  • Varied times of day with full night lighting

Physics-based rocket launches
  • Low-altitude test flights with full particle effects and spatial sound
  • Four phases of flight - launch, MECO, unpowered descent and landing burn
  • Three different launch vehicles of increasing size, weight and power
  • Partly-destructible scenery when landing goes wrong!

Additional features
  • Full custom soundtrack composed for the game
  • Comprehensive voiced and subbed tutorial that can be skipped after first attempt
  • Seamless transition between exploration, launch setup, and viewing with a zoom-able first person camera
  • Autosave after each level
  • Configurable resolution and detail settings
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