Space Station Tycoon
Encyclopedia
Space Station Tycoon is a video game released in 2009 for the Wii
and PlayStation Portable
developed by Wahoo Studios
(developer of Outpost Kaloki X
) and published by Namco Bandai
. In this business simulation game, players take on the role of Shawn and his monkey sidekick, Tam, as they build and maintain space station
s. The game also features 30 other characters. 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.
The game lets players use the motion sensing of the Wii Remote
to create gravity points and interact with objects in the environment. As well as undertaking tasks such as catching asteroids to stop them from smashing into the space station and lobbing cannonballs at space pirates. There is also a multiplayer mode and co-op play elements.
Wii
The Wii is a home video game console released by Nintendo on November 19, 2006. As a seventh-generation console, the Wii primarily competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of the two others...
and PlayStation Portable
PlayStation Portable
The is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Corporation Development of the console was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on , 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004...
developed by Wahoo Studios
Wahoo Studios
Wahoo Studios is a computer and video game development company based in Orem, Utah. Founded in 2001, the company largely served as consultants or on a contract basis working with larger gaming companies such as Electronic Arts, until more recently making a name for themselves...
(developer of Outpost Kaloki X
Outpost Kaloki X
Outpost Kaloki X is a city-building video game for the Xbox 360 that places the player in the role of a manager, tasked with building a financially successful fantasy space station. Outpost Kaloki X is available for download from Xbox Live Arcade for 800 Microsoft Points...
) and published by Namco Bandai
Namco Bandai
, also known as the Bandai Namco Group, is a Japanese holding company formed from the merger of Namco and Bandai. It has interests in toys, video games and arcades, anime, and amusement parks. The new entity was founded on September 29, 2005...
. In this business simulation game, players take on the role of Shawn and his monkey sidekick, Tam, as they build and maintain space station
Space station
A space station is a spacecraft capable of supporting a crew which is designed to remain in space for an extended period of time, and to which other spacecraft can dock. A space station is distinguished from other spacecraft used for human spaceflight by its lack of major propulsion or landing...
s. The game also features 30 other characters. 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.
The game lets players use the motion sensing of the Wii Remote
Wii Remote
The , also known as the Wiimote, is the primary controller for Nintendo's Wii console. A main feature of the Wii Remote is its motion sensing capability, which allows the user to interact with and manipulate items on screen via gesture recognition and pointing through the use of accelerometer and...
to create gravity points and interact with objects in the environment. As well as undertaking tasks such as catching asteroids to stop them from smashing into the space station and lobbing cannonballs at space pirates. There is also a multiplayer mode and co-op play elements.
External links
- Space Station Tycoon article at GameSpotGameSpotGameSpot is a video gaming website that provides news, reviews, previews, downloads, and other information. The site was launched in May 1, 1996 by Pete Deemer, Vince Broady and Jon Epstein. It was purchased by ZDNet, a brand which was later purchased by CNET Networks. CBS Interactive, which...
- Space Station Tycoon interview at IGNIGNIGN is an entertainment website that focuses on video games, films, music and other media. IGN's main website comprises several specialty sites or "channels", each occupying a subdomain and covering a specific area of entertainment...