Jens "McGonigle" Lindblad previews the fabulous new space simulator.
http://www.simhq.com/_air14/air_511a.html

I have been keeping an eye on this Space game since they first posted at SimHQ. The title reminds me much of a cross breed of the original 2D Lunar Lander (played it for ages in the late 70s), Darklight Conflict and Battlezone 1 & 2, this should be of great compliment. I can see liking the game but my wishes is to also have a simulator like the Eagle Lander 3D (http://eaglelander3d.com/) that works with Windows 7 and/or Linux. Thanks for the write up Guod!

Jens gets all the kudos for the write-up. I just post 'em.

Great review Jens. I am just getting started with Lunar Sim Sean Edwards put together.
I am very impressed with the graphics, but as with all new sims, there is a learning curve
getting it all to work. Like orbiter you can`t just jump into this and go. It will take
me some time to figure it out.

I absolutely agree: There ought to be a TMA-1 site, somewhere at the Tycho crater.

Nice write up, I too am just trying to get to grips with it.

2 Things I would like to see if possible:

Firstly multi monitor support, the fact that you can have multiple views would lend itself brilliantly to multi screens! The ability to drag and shape each window would be a bonus.

As soon as I saw the demo I also thought.... IPAD!!! I think this would make a great IPAD App, any chance?

Cheers

1: Unfortunately it's not something Unity Supports, I have thought about allowing you to resize and position the onscreen elements in fullscreen mode. That wont make it into version 1 though but may come as a later update.

2: I have actually been contacted by a publisher about doing an iOS or mobile platform version but as I am currently the only person that works on the game and porting it to a smaller scale less powerful device is not trivial, the PC version is a priority. If it makes enough money that I can give up my day job it maybe something I will pursue.

I am planning a series of Training Videos to demonstrate how best to use all the instruments and maintaining stable flight. I am also going to put together a manual.

Ultimately Lunar Flight is a skill based game and I am aware of the challenge it presents to newcomers but I am confident that with practice and experience you will get much better and find it much more rewarding as your skill increases. I have a few dedicated players whom show a great deal of skill and this is reflected in their Pilot Leaderboard Stats.

Looks cool! So if I donated $10 today would I get access to the beta? I assume since its a donation that it does not get applied to final release price, right? I don't have a problem with that, just curious.

Supporting the resizing of the views would be a very welcome addition!

And with regards to the Ipad-iOS version... well lets hope you make lots of money then

Also, tutorials would be very welcome indeed!

Hi Force10, yes by making a donation you will get access to the current builds including the Beta when it is released in a couple weeks. You are also entitled to a copy of the final game. How that will be distributed is still TBD but if it is published on Steam it will likely be a Steam redemption code.

Training videos would really help me Sean, thanks. Wishing you greater success.

It looks nice bit I suggest reading, "Digital Apollo" for better info on the moon lander.

Ask and you shall receive. Here is my first (unofficial) training video for Lunar Flight. I have others planned. Hope you enjoy it!

I recommend watching it on YouTube for the best resolution.

I've tried Lunar. Awesome.

SUG. When fuel is out i must press reset. But what if fuel end almost same time as touchdown on platform, and lunar not broken? IMO mission should be counted as completed.

And if it going to be a map with some caves - it will be really nice!

THX!

Excellent tutorial, much appreciated, you Sir are an artist!

Ditto!

Here's a rather sedate training video on hovering, thrust lock, and translation. Hope you enjoy it!

As before, watch the video directly at the YouTube page for the best resolution.

Very clean tutorial Pebblegarden. Keep on!

Nice tutorial video.


Wheels

The beta is now out!

An extended look at the Lunar Flight Beta Build, demonstrating a Lost Cargo mission and other features.

I am very happy to announce that the game is finished and Version 1.0 is now available on Desura

To celebrate the release a new Launch Trailer is available. Click HERE to watch in HD.

I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone that has supported the game thus far!

It has been a long road to release and now its time for me to catch up on some much needed sleep…

Looking forward to trying this one, thanks, the trailer looks great!

My only worry is that all those habitat modules near the landing pad will get sandblasted with lunar regolith when I come in for a landing...

Btw, do you also have the historical missions in the sim, so we can try to match the landing profiles of Armstrong, Cernan et al? That would be great.

Thanks guys, if you would like to see Lunar Flight on Steam please show your support by making a post in this Steam thread.

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2546202

Freycinet: No it's not that sort of game it's all fictional and designed to be fun and immmersive rather than an accurate simulation.

So what is involved with a Desura account? Similar to Steam? Call me old fashioned but I much prefer the old fashioned method of downloading a stand alone installation file (or files).

I'm looking forward to this though. The beta version I played last year was a lot of fun (and then I got tied up with other things).

OK, thanks. Looks great!

I already have had the beta and contributed more than $6.00. Do I have to buy it all over again?

Hi Paul,

Desura is very similar to Steam but has a focus in Indie games. it's a pretty good client and great for checking out release and in development indie titles.

Gamers Gate will be selling the game in a week or two it will be a standalone installer.

Hi Sean, I went ahead and bought Lunar Flight through Desura..... Having a blast with it so far.

Great to hear, hopefully Sim HQ will do a proper review of it soon. Jens said he's passed it onto some of the other staff to see if someone will take a look at it and write the review up.

You should have received a Desura Key, email me your details and I'll look it up for you.

Now available as a stand alone installer on Gamers Gate.

http://www.gamersgate.co.uk/DD-LUNARFLIGHT/lunar-flight

sh0v0r: do you have an update has to know if it'll come to STEAM ?

Unfortunately no, its very disappointing that Valve still has not given me a yes or no answer. It was submitted on the 10th of January.

If you want to show your support please go and make a post on this Steam Forum thread. Note you will need to be registered for the Forum which requires a moderator to approve your registration.

http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2546202

Unfortunately as of today since the game was made available on Gamers Gate it has been Torrented and distributed across allot of torrent sites, I noticed a significant jump in traffic on the website mostly from people using the in game Flight School link to come and learn how to play the game they didn't pay for.

Count me as one paid Gamer's Gate user.

That must be bloody infuriating for you Sean

I can't remember how much I donated to you but to be honest I'm not that bothered if I have to purchase it again.
My preferred platform would be Steam so I will wait and see what happens.

I just bought it a few days ago. WOW! This is tough. I love how hard it is. Right now I'm trying to go in a straight line from the north base to the south base. I havent made it yet. I've been using just the keyboard so far. Maybe I need to confiure the CH HOTAS for it. Good thing there's no wind on the Moon or I'd really be screwed.