Space Station Tycoon
North American Wii box art
Developer(s)Wahoo Studios
Publisher(s)Namco Bandai
Platform(s)Wii, PlayStation Portable
ReleaseUnreleased
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

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

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

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

  1. ↑ Arendt, Susan (February 28, 2007). "Outpost Kaloki X Successor to Land on Wii". Wired. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  2. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (28 February 2007). "Wii's Space Station Tycoon". IGN. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  3. ↑ Thomsen, Mike (July 19, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Preview - Preview". Nintendo World Report.
  4. ↑ Casamassina, Matt (9 August 2007). "Rumor: Space Station Tycoon Cancelled". IGN. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  5. ↑ Hinkle, D. (August 9, 2007). "Rumor: Space Station Tycoon cancelled". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  6. ↑ "Wahoo on the Space Station Tycoon rumor". Siliconera. 16 August 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  7. ↑ Lewis, Nick (February 9, 2008). "Coming Soon..." Regina Leader-Post. Regina, Saskatchewan. p. G3. ProQuest 350002943. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  8. ↑ "Space Station Tycoon delayed until 2008?". Siliconera. 6 August 2007. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  9. 1 2 Harjanto, Terry (July 19, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Interview". N-Philes. Archived from the original on 14 February 2008. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  10. ↑ "Space Station Tycoon (Jul 7, 2007 prototype) - Hidden Palace".
  11. ↑ Thomas, Aaron (July 13, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon Hands-On". GameSpot. Retrieved 30 May 2022.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 Boyes, Emma (March 1, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon has liftoff". GameSpot. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  13. ↑ Pallesen, Lasse (March 1, 2007). "Namco Bandai Announces Space Station Tycoon - News". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  14. ↑ "Space Station Tycoon - Wii". Gamepressure.com. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  15. ↑ Jackson, Mike (28 February 2007). "Space Station Tycoon for Wii". gamesradar. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  16. ↑ Fletcher, J. (February 28, 2007). "Space Station Tycoon announced for Wii". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  17. ↑ Arendt, Susan (July 3, 2007). "Video: Space Station Tycoon Intro". Wired. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  18. ↑ Jenkins, David (28 February 2007). "Namco Bandai Signs Outpost Kaloki X Follow-Up For Wii". Game Developer. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  19. ↑ Summa, Robert (28 February 2007). "Space Station Tycoon makes Wii more useful ... at least it's not Mario Tycoon". Destructoid. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
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