Solar Explorer: New Dawn
Solar Explorer: New Dawn is a modern take on a classic physics based Lunar Lander arcade video game. Master the challenges that the worlds of the Inner Solar System pose and help humanity become a space-faring species!
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September 17, 2018
7 years and 321 days ago
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Positive11 reviews90.9%
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8 itemsAbout the Game
Solar Explorer: New Dawn is a modern take on a classic physics based Lunar Lander arcade video game. Master the challenges that the worlds of the Inner Solar System pose and help humanity become a space-faring species! Easy to learn, fun to play, hard to master. Procedurally generated missions offer a gameplay experience where each time you play a mission, challenge level is the same, but the actual experience is different, always keeping you on your toes and honing your lander piloting skills.
Key Features
- 6 different worlds with unique environments and challenges
- 40 missions
- Real environmental physics conditions, including gravity, wind, heat and radiation
- Real physics control of your lander craft, configuration matters!
- Gorgeous, immersive visuals
- Interactive soundtrack
- Difficulty modes for novices and pros alike
