Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager

2.5/10 - slow - not complex at all - overpriced 30$

Very much a puzzle game. Always think about how one part helps with another! Don't try to skip too big a gap in rockets/equipment. Big Gemini FTW!

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Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager: The Game That Lets You Win the Space Race (and Rewrite History) If you've ever dreamed of managing a space agency but thought, “Eh, NASA’s too busy to hire me,” well, Buzz Aldrin's Space Program Manager has you covered. Created in consultation with Dr. Buzz Aldrin himself—yes, the Buzz Aldrin who took a leisurely stroll on the Moon back in 1969—this game puts you in the driver’s seat of space exploration. And by “driver’s seat,” I mean sitting in an office managing R&D, hiring astronauts, and hoping your rocket doesn’t explode on the launchpad. Exciting, right? Set in the mid-1950s, you’ll guide either NASA, the Soviet Space Agency, or the fictional Global Space Agency (GSA) as you race to be the first to land on the Moon. You’ll manage budgets, develop spacecraft, and pretend you know what "Gemini Direct Ascent" means. (Spoiler: It’s a fancy way to get to the Moon without a pitstop. Sorry, Apollo fans.) The game is packed with history. Think of it as a space nerd’s dream come true—from Sputnik to Apollo 11, you get to relive all the missions that launched (and many that didn’t). Whether you want to go the tried-and-true Lunar Orbit Rendezvous route or take a risky “What if we skipped that and went straight to the Moon?” approach, SPM lets you rewrite history faster than a Hollywood reboot. There’s also Sandbox mode if you’re tired of Cold War politics and just want to mess around with rockets in peace—no pressure, no competition, just you and the cosmos. But let’s be honest: It’s not all moon dust and champagne. You’ll still have to manage the not-so-glamorous side of space travel—budgets, mission failures, and the inevitable catastrophic launch that sets you back a few turns. Ever watch a rocket fail on live TV? Now imagine it happening in your game. Don’t worry, though—Buzz Aldrin won’t be mad at you. Probably. Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager also rewards creativity. It’s like a build-your-own-space-history kit, letting you explore abandoned concepts like Gemini Earth Orbit Rendezvous (EOR) or relive the glory days of the X-15 space plane. Who needs reality when you can make your own space race and rule the galaxy with science? (Or at least beat the Soviets. Or, you know, work with them in the Global Space Agency campaign because, hey, world peace.) The game may be a bit older now, but it holds up like a classic NASA spacesuit—reliable, durable, and slightly snug in a comforting way. Sure, it’s not perfect. Would I love more content or a sequel? Absolutely! (Dr. Aldrin, if you're reading this, consider it my formal request for Buzz Aldrin’s Mars Program Manager.) But for what it is—a meticulously crafted, historically rich, and unapologetically challenging turn-based strategy game—it still shines brighter than a Saturn V rocket on launch day. In conclusion, if you’ve ever wanted to yell at a bunch of imaginary engineers about rocket reliability, manage a budget like it’s 1965, or finally win the Moon race (take that, history!), then Buzz Aldrin’s Space Program Manager is the game for you. Plus, it’s Buzz Aldrin-approved, so you know it’s legit. Rating: 10/10 - Would relaunch my failed Moon mission again.

Рекомендую! Немало интересной информации про различные космические аппараты. Красный флаг на Луне - ради одного этого стоит сыграть.

Bad and unprecise locking of the UI in full screen mode, no matter if I use best Graphic quality or not. Impossible to choose campaigns. Cursor must be around 5 cm's to the left of tha according button. I bought it of nostalgic reasons, because I bought the original game for DOS, many years ago, but i am done with it. It goes to the Waste basket now :-(

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Har spelat det i flera år. Sen helt plötsligt måste jag ha ett konto hos dem. Så jag antar att jag skall behöva lämna över min användardata helt plötsligt. Glöm det. Så ofantligt DÅLIGT!!!!

ein wunderbares Spiel, das ich immer wieder gerne spiele! Sehr empfehlenswert für alle Raumfahrt-Fans und die es werden wollen ;-)

I know this game was released a while ago, but I'm totally delighted by it. I think I've rewatched Apollo 13 movie and the Netflix doco on it several times now while playing. Better late than never as they say; it really brings up that nostalgic feel for the 60s Space Programs. Is it the deepest or most complex simulator? No, but that's fine. It really hits the mark for the fun factor combined with strategy. Love it!!