Space Station Tycoon
Topic: Software
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| Space Station Tycoon | |
|---|---|
 North American Wii box art | |
| Developer(s) | Wahoo Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai |
| Platform(s) | Wii, PlayStation Portable |
| Release | Unreleased |
| Genre(s) | Business simulation game |
| Mode(s) | Single Player, Multiplayer, Co-Op |
Space Station Tycoon was a video game to be released in for the Wii developed by Wahoo Studios[1] (developer of Outpost Kaloki X) and published by Namco Bandai.[2]
History
The game had a projected release date of August 28, 2007.[3] By August 7th, 2007 there was open speculation by IGN that the game may be cancelled or have its release significantly delayed,[4][5] though a developer on the game denied these claims.[6] A later release date of February 2008 had been published.[7]
A version for the PlayStation Portable had also been announced.[8] However a later developer interview indicated the game would be a Wii exclusive.[9] While the game was not released, a playable prototype of the game was made available in the Internet since December 2022.[10]
Gameplay
In this business simulation game, players take on the role of Shawn[11] and his monkey sidekick, Tam, as they build and maintain space stations.[12] The game also features 30 other characters.[12] It features a level-based system, where gamers have to complete a set of mission objectives—including "light puzzle solving"—to progress to the next stage and further expand their empire.[12]
The game lets players use the motion sensing of the Wii Remote to create gravity points and interact with objects in the environment,[13] as well as undertaking tasks such as catching asteroids to stop them from smashing into the space station and lobbing cannonballs at space pirates.[12] In addition to a single player mode,[14] there is also a multiplayer mode and co-op play elements.[12]
Reception
The game was noted for its similarities to Outpost Kaloki X.[15][16] Wired called the game a sequel,[17] though Game Developer said it was not an official sequel.[18] During an interview, developer Brent Fox explained that the game had more action and a different pacing then Outpost Kaloki X.[9]
The game was seen by Robert Summa of Destructoid as an important piece of third party software for the then new Nintendo Wii.[19]
References
- ↑ Arendt, Susan (February 28, 2007). "Outpost Kaloki X Successor to Land on Wii". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2007/02/outpost-kaloki-/. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ↑ Casamassina, Matt (28 February 2007). "Wii's Space Station Tycoon" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/28/wiis-space-station-tycoon.
- ↑ Thomsen, Mike (July 19, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Preview - Preview". Nintendo World Report. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/preview/14071/space-station-tycoon-wii.
- ↑ Casamassina, Matt (9 August 2007). "Rumor: Space Station Tycoon Cancelled" (in en). IGN. https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/08/09/rumor-space-station-tycoon-cancelled.
- ↑ Hinkle, D. (August 9, 2007). "Rumor: Space Station Tycoon cancelled". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2007-08-09-rumor-space-station-tycoon-cancelled.html.
- ↑ "Wahoo on the Space Station Tycoon rumor". Siliconera. 16 August 2007. https://www.siliconera.com/wahoo-on-the-space-station-tycoon-rumor/.
- ↑ Lewis, Nick (February 9, 2008). "Coming Soon..." (in English). Regina Leader-Post (Regina, Saskatchewan): p. G3. ProQuest 350002943. https://www.proquest.com/docview/350002943.
- ↑ "Space Station Tycoon delayed until 2008?". Siliconera. 6 August 2007. https://www.siliconera.com/space-station-tycoon-delayed-until-2008/.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Harjanto, Terry (July 19, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Interview". N-Philes. https://www.n-philes.com/features.php?id=342.
- ↑ "Space Station Tycoon (Jul 7, 2007 prototype) - Hidden Palace". https://hiddenpalace.org/Space_Station_Tycoon_(Jul_7,_2007_prototype).
- ↑ Thomas, Aaron (July 13, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Hands-On". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/space-station-tycoon-hands-on/1100-6172623/.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Boyes, Emma (March 1, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon has liftoff". GameSpot. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/space-station-tycoon-has-liftoff/1100-6166590/.
- ↑ Pallesen, Lasse (March 1, 2007). "Namco Bandai Announces Space Station Tycoon - News". Nintendo World Report. https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/13024/namco-bandai-announces-space-station-tycoon.
- ↑ "Space Station Tycoon - Wii" (in en). Gamepressure.com. https://www.gamepressure.com/games/space-station-tycoon/ze25be.
- ↑ Jackson, Mike (28 February 2007). "Space Station Tycoon for Wii" (in en). gamesradar. https://www.gamesradar.com/space-station-tycoon-for-wii/.
- ↑ Fletcher, J. (February 28, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon announced for Wii". Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2007-02-28-space-station-tycoon-announced-for-wii.html.
- ↑ Arendt, Susan (July 3, 2007). "Video: Space Station Tycoon Intro". Wired. https://www.wired.com/2007/07/video-space-sta/. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ↑ Jenkins, David (28 February 2007). "Namco Bandai Signs Outpost Kaloki X Follow-Up For Wii" (in en). Game Developer. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console/namco-bandai-signs-i-outpost-kaloki-x-i-follow-up-for-wii.
- ↑ Summa, Robert (28 February 2007). "Space Station Tycoon makes Wii more useful ... at least it's not Mario Tycoon" (in en-CA). Destructoid. https://www.destructoid.com/space-station-tycoon-makes-wii-more-useful-at-least-its-not-mario-tycoon/.
External links
- Space Station Tycoon at GameSpot
- Space Station Tycoon interview at IGN
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