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Universe Sandbox

Giant Army

PCMac $29.99 2015-08-24
4.0/ 5

3 player ratings

Rank #1452 on PlayPulse

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About Universe Sandbox

Universe Sandbox is a realistic physics-based space simulator that allows you to create, destroy, and interact on an unimaginable scale.. . It merges real-time gravity, climate, collision, and material interactions to reveal the beauty of our universe and the fragility of our planet. . . Simulate Gravity. N-body simulation at almost any speed using Newtonian mechanics. Real science, real physics, no supercomputer required. . . Collide Planets & Stars. Epic, mind blowing collisions of massive planetary bodies that leave behind molten craters. . . Create Your Own Systems. Start with a star, then add a planet. Spruce it up with moons, rings, comets, or even a black hole.. . Model Planetary Climate. Watch sea ice grow and recede with the seasons because of a planet’s tilt - change the tilt and change the seasons. Or move planets close to a star and see the oceans boil away as the surface heats up. . . Supernova a Star. Watch a supernova unfold by colliding two stars, cranking up their mass, or making them explode at your whim.. . Explore Historical Events. Hitch a ride with spacecraft including Juno and New Horizons, or view a total solar eclipse. . . And more.... Build and terraform

Genres
SimCozy
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Player reviews

CosmicLark88 3.0/5

There is a good game buried in here somewhere

There is a good game buried in here somewhere. Universe Sandbox promises a lot with its Cozy, Sim setup, but the loop wore thin quickly. It advertises Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based; what you get is a thinner version of that. The pacing sags in the middle third and never fully recovers. There is more content here than the price suggests. Wait for a deep sale.

  • Graphics3.0
  • Gameplay2.5
  • Story2.5
  • Value3.0
RustyMage_tv 4.0/5

I went in with modest expectations and came out genuinely impressed

I went in with modest expectations and came out genuinely impressed. The Cozy, Sim mix is what kept me playing; Universe Sandbox knows what it wants to be. The pitch — Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based — is delivered without too much filler. Pacing is generous, checkpoints are fair, and the whole thing respects your time. There is more content here than the price suggests. Worth it, especially on sale.

  • Graphics4.0
  • Gameplay4.0
  • Story4.5
  • Value4.0
MellowRaven21 4.5/5

It took an hour to click, and then I could not put it down

It took an hour to click, and then I could not put it down. Universe Sandbox leans hard into Cozy, Sim, and that is exactly the part that worked for me. On paper it is Create & destroy on an unimaginable scale with a realistic physics-based, and for once the game mostly lives up to that. Short sessions work fine here; I rarely lost progress to a bad checkpoint. It runs well on a mid-range rig, though the later areas get busy. I will be back for another run.

  • Graphics4.5
  • Gameplay4.0
  • Story4.5
  • Value4.0
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