Kerbal Space Program Enhanced Edition

Less a space game than a space-engineering toy box. Kerbal Space Program hands the player real orbital physics and a deep parts catalogue, then asks them to design, launch and pilot rockets for a crew of hapless green Kerbals, with success measured in actually reaching orbit, the Mun, or somewhere further out. The appeal is the genuine sense of accomplishment when a fragile contraption finally flies, and the slapstick comedy when it does not.

On Steam the reception is glowing, with players citing its depth, modding scene and accidental education in rocket science. The console Enhanced Edition is where the rating slips, flagged for tiny on-screen text, awkward camera controls and a lack of further updates. Rated Everyone, it rewards patient, experiment-minded players willing to fail repeatedly, and will frustrate anyone wanting a guided, pick-up-and-play experience, especially on a controller.