PLANETARY
An ambitious space exploration simulator that puts you in control of a sleek spacecraft navigating our solar system. With its striking neon-blue interface against the vast darkness of space, PLANETARY creates an immediately immersive atmosphere that draws you into its cosmic adventure. The game offers a tantalizing glimpse of interplanetary travel as you navigate between accurately positioned celestial bodies, from the scorching heat of Mercury to the gas giant Jupiter. While we thoroughly enjoyed soaring through space and admiring the planets from different angles, we did find ourselves wondering about some of the additional worlds referenced in the developer's tweets. Despite spending considerable time exploring, we couldn't locate certain maps or planetary surfaces - perhaps landing on Earth unlocks these additional areas? The mystery adds an intriguing element to the experience, though some players might appreciate clearer guidance. Despite this minor uncertainty, the freedom of zero-gravity flight combined with the game's striking visuals and intuitive controls makes PLANETARY a genuinely enjoyable cosmic journey worth embarking on.
About the Game
PLANETARY is an immersive space exploration simulator that lets you pilot a spacecraft through our solar system. Navigate between accurately modeled planets from Mercury to Jupiter, experiencing the vastness of space from the cockpit of your ship. With intuitive flight controls and a striking visual style featuring neon blue interface elements against the darkness of space, the game creates a compelling atmosphere for cosmic adventure.
The game features a full recreation of our solar system with planets positioned at scale distances from each other. Your spacecraft is equipped with weapons systems and hyperspace capabilities, suggesting there might be more to discover than just peaceful exploration. The coordinate tracking system adds to the immersion, giving you a sense of your position in the vastness of space as you journey between celestial bodies.
Why We Love It
What makes PLANETARY stand out is its perfect balance of scientific accuracy and accessible gameplay. The thrill of navigating between planets that are positioned with realistic scale gives a genuine sense of cosmic exploration that few browser games achieve. We particularly enjoyed the freedom of zero-gravity flight and the striking visuals of planets against the starry backdrop.
While we had fun exploring the solar system, we did find ourselves wondering about some additional worlds or features mentioned in the developer's tweets. Despite spending considerable time soaring through space, we couldn't locate certain maps or planetary surfaces - perhaps landing on Earth unlocks these additional areas? The mystery adds an intriguing element to the experience, though some players might appreciate clearer guidance. Despite this minor uncertainty, PLANETARY delivers an engaging cosmic journey that's well worth experiencing.
Controls
- W / SPitch Down / Up
- A / DRoll Left / Right
- Left / Right ArrowYaw Left / Right
- Up ArrowBoost
- SpacebarFire Lasers
- ShiftHyperspace
Tips
- Use the coordinate display at the top of the screen to track your position in space
- Try approaching planets slowly to see if you can land on their surfaces
- The hyperspace function (Shift key) can help you travel long distances quickly
- Look for visual cues that might indicate special locations or features
- Experiment with the laser weapons against different objects in space
