Juno new origins: The true KSP sucsessor?

With the development of KSP 2 coming to a halt, many space enthusiasts are left wondering what might take its place. Enter Juno: New Origins, a game that promises to fill the void with some exciting features and innovations. This will be comparing it to ksp1. As it set the standard for these type of games.

The Positives

What sets Juno: New Origins apart is its extensive customization options. Unlike many other games in the genre, Juno offers procedural wings, engines, landing gear, and fuel tanks. This level of customization means you can create anything from a full-flow stage aerospike engine attached to a 9-metre tank with oversized landing gear to more intricate designs.

the intuitive way users can customize their engines

This flexibility has led to some of the most realistic recreations in any game. facilitated by a user-friendly website-based craft sharing system. With just a click, you can download a craft and have it ready for flight in your game.

an example of the realistic creations by the community

Another standout feature of Juno is VIZZY, a visual block-based coding language. VIZZY allows players to create widgets, display information, and control their crafts, offering functionality reminiscent of Scratch but with more complex tasks and options including automated landing orbits and much more.

The Downsides

While Juno: New Origins excels in many areas, it does come with some drawbacks. Perhaps most importantly, it has a control system with a heading and pitch control wheel. This can present a steep learning curve for new players who might be put off

The pitch control wheel set at 13 degrees.

Additionally, the in-game human equivalents, known as Drood’s, lack the charm of the beloved Kerbals from KSP. The planetary terrain also tends to be quite lacking, necessitating the use of mods for a more engaging experience. Fortunately, the game’s website facilitates easy sharing and downloading of these mods.

Conclusion

Despite its minor drawbacks, Juno: New Origins shows wild potential, bringing the spirit of rocketry and space exploration to all users, including those on mobile devices . Nonetheless, the upsides currently far outweigh the downsides, making it a promising successor to KSP. My final score for Juno: New Origns is a solid 9/10.