Space Station Tycoon
| 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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Arendt, Susan (February 28, 2007). "Outpost Kaloki X Successor to Land on Wii". Wired. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Casamassina, Matt (28 February 2007). "Wii's Space Station Tycoon". IGN. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Thomsen, Mike (July 19, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Preview - Preview". Nintendo World Report.
- ^ Casamassina, Matt (9 August 2007). "Rumor: Space Station Tycoon Cancelled". IGN. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Hinkle, D. (August 9, 2007). "Rumor: Space Station Tycoon cancelled". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Wahoo on the Space Station Tycoon rumor". Siliconera. 16 August 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Lewis, Nick (February 9, 2008). "Coming Soon..." Regina Leader-Post. Regina, Saskatchewan. p. G3. ProQuest 350002943. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Space Station Tycoon delayed until 2008?". Siliconera. 6 August 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ a b Harjanto, Terry (July 19, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Interview". N-Philes. Archived from the original on 14 February 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Space Station Tycoon (Jul 7, 2007 prototype) - Hidden Palace".
- ^ Thomas, Aaron (July 13, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Hands-On". GameSpot. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Boyes, Emma (March 1, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon has liftoff". GameSpot. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Pallesen, Lasse (March 1, 2007). "Namco Bandai Announces Space Station Tycoon - News". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Space Station Tycoon - Wii". Gamepressure.com. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Jackson, Mike (28 February 2007). "Space Station Tycoon for Wii". gamesradar. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Fletcher, J. (February 28, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon announced for Wii". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Arendt, Susan (July 3, 2007). "Video: Space Station Tycoon Intro". Wired. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Jenkins, David (28 February 2007). "Namco Bandai Signs Outpost Kaloki X Follow-Up For Wii". Game Developer. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ Summa, Robert (28 February 2007). "Space Station Tycoon makes Wii more useful ... at least it's not Mario Tycoon". Destructoid. Retrieved 31 May 2022.