Amazing Discoveries in Outer Space, or ADIOS as it is affectionately referred to on the Internet (and will be so here), is a roguelite, platforming, space-sim, exploration game. Seems like a mouthful, I know, and that’s the reason why ADIOS never clicked for me. It tries to be too many things and fails to be.
The discovery of ice on Pluto is big news for the scientists studying our universe.It's the latest breakthrough in space exploration and Nasa teams are currently looking into what the patches found on the dwarf planet could mean.Hot on the heals of the discovery of flowing water on Mars it's been an exciting few months for space fans.But how do the latest findings rank alongside some of the other things we've found out about the universe in the last 70 years?Here's Newsround's list of the most amazing moments in space exploration ever. A new dwarf planet. The idea of of a black hole has been around for centuries, but for years it was difficult for scientists to prove they existed.Then, in 1990, the super strong Hubble telescope was launched into space.
It was designed to take clear pictures of the deepest parts of space and these pictures have helped to prove the existence of black holes.Hubble can't see black holes themselves, but it can see where a black hole has pulled in matter from around it.Black holes are believed to be dying stars that collapse inward from their own weight. Their pull of gravity becomes so strong that even light can't escape, which is why it looks black. Exploring Mars for the first time.
In 1976, Nasa's Viking mission became the first successful spacecraft to land on Mars.It returned amazing colour pictures, soil samples and extensive scientific information about the planet. The craft also carried out an experiment which, for the first time, suggested that life might be possible on Mars.Exploration on Mars has continued with the Curiosity Rover and more recently the announcement that. Scientists say this raises the possibility that life could exist on the planet. The first landing on a comet.
Reviewed by playing a on February 3, 2016.You have to give credit to game developers who try something new. Here we have a game where all you do is make discoveries in space like the title suggests. It may sound boring, but there's a lot more here than meets the eye. When you need fuel, why not suck it out of a crash-landed satellite?Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space puts you in the astronaut boots of a little chap who loves exploring the depths of the universe. To do this, he flies around in his aptly pint-sized ship between solar systems.
In each area, he scans objects that reward him points and when he gets enough he can 'Z-jump' to the next solar system. Scanning objects can either be done within the ship or by running around on the surfaces of planets. Many complexities force you to stay cautious as you keep an eye on things such as the ship's state of repair and remaining fuel, the astronaut's health, and even your current location's temperature. It's not easy to ensure your journey remains a safe one but it's incredibly satisfying once you strike a balance that allows you to travel light-years further than you ever have before. It's a solid premise that'll leave you captivated once you get accustomed to all of its intricacies.Unfortunately, Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space isn't that pleasant to look at. The camera both manually and automatically zooms in and out between three distances.
Obviously, more details come to light the closer the action is. Besides the never-ending blackness, you only get to see two dimensional objects and planets. Objects are mostly generic features like rocks, crates, and satellites while planets come in various colours and auras. There really isn't much more to it than that so don't expect to be blown away. Thankfully, the soundtrack is enjoyable and rather funky at times so you can always tap your toes as you traverse new planets. Whatever you do, make sure you don't fly into the sunThe implemented physics makes flying around unexplored areas an interesting endeavor.
Each planet and sun has a varying gravitational pull. Considering you must conserve fuel, aiming your ship to land gracefully on a planet without taking damage is a necessary skill. Doing so requires patience but you can always hold a button to fast-forward time. As soon as you get into the groove, it becomes very rewarding. This is especially true when you factor in the progression system.
Making it to new checkpoints, filling out your discovery catalog, and acquiring additional selectable ships, astronauts, and hats (known as Mass Amplification Devices) just feels awesome.Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space's biggest problem is the fact that luck plays way too much of a role when it comes to success. Everything is randomized at each attempt.
Sometimes, you can make it through a few solar systems with ease while other times you'll struggle on the very first one. In more specific terms, many annoying events can end your journey in an instant. Whenever the camera automatically zooms out unexpectedly thus causing you to collide into a meteor, or a falling star abruptly crashes into you when you're exploring on foot, it's hard not to just turn off the game in a fit of rage. If you decide to persist, you'll begin to wear down your enthusiasm quickly after dozens of failed attempts. Overall, you'll go from curious to fully engaged to disheartened within a few hours of gameplay. Regrettably, this just isn't enough for most gamers although some will probably revel in the randomness of it all. Asteroid fields are some of the most difficult areas to navigate so stock up on plenty of fuelIf you're looking for a unique 2D space exploration game then Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space definitely fits the bill.
Just ensure you're ready to put your luck to the test before stepping into your space suit. Maciejewski (crazyaejay): Thanks for reading my review of Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space. Feel free to ask any questions about the game or provide feedback and I'll gladly reply.Tylerh1701: Game is amazing, I've had a blast with it. Unfortunately I'm stuck on level 8 of the Voyage journey where they've made the difficulty curve too hard. But before that point I've absolutely loved the game.
Luck does play a factor for sure, as it does in basically every roguelike, but I never felt like it trumped skill. Even where I'm stuck it's not really luck based.
It's just way too hard (it's an asteroid belt level with some really high point requirements) I'm hoping I can get through it and beat the game, I asked the dev for help but he basically just said it's really hard and gave me a bunch of tips I had already figured out.A.J. Maciejewski (crazyaejay): Yeah, it gets very tough.
By luck I meant that there are too many hazards that end your life instantly like meteors crashing down out of the blue or the camera automatically zooming out when you're in the middle of a asteroid field. Surviving these events unscathed is definitely based on luck.Tylerh1701: The meteor crashes are annoying (clever, but annoying) but to me they seem like they only do minimal damage. The camera can be problematic at times, if it zooms out unexpectedly. It works pretty well, but does get wonky once in a while. Landing especially is such a crucial task to perform, when it randomly zooms in or out while you're trying that, you can be screwed.A.J.
Maciejewski (crazyaejay): I had meteors kill me instantly a few times. Maybe gravity has a factor in it.? I don't know, but the automatic camera sure could use a lot of work.