I remember one of the biggest highlights of my primary school days was field trips. I had fond memories of many of them, but one that stuck with me was The Space Travel exhibit at the Ontario Science Center. I loved every second of it. The thought of space travel, seeing the different landscapes, exploring new territory, and maybe even meeting otherworldly beings was indeed an incredible thought for me. Do you remember moments like this?
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Although years have passed since that day, my interest never waned; it did, however, take a backseat for a little while until that one fateful day in 2016 – I caught the teaser for the space-sim, Astroneer, where I was catapulted back to being a kid again.
For those who don’t know, in Astroneer, you take on the role of a tiny astronaut (or astronauts if you opt to play with friends) trying to survive and explore a new planet you’ve just landed on. You discover new technologies and materials to improve your base through exploration, eventually expanding to other planets for their unique resources and terrain.