Fun to play but terrible to look at

This is one of two Space Shuttle simulators Ive found in the App Store; the other is called F-Sim. I keep wishing there was a way to combine the two.

Whats great about this one is the variety of scenarios that can be played: not only can you glide the final approach to Edwards AFB or try a full approach, you can even attempt re-entry, dock with the ISS (6 degrees of control, definitely tricky), or even fly the automated launch sequence all the way up to MECO and tank separation.

For all of these ways to play the simulator, I feel pretty generous giving it three stars. Thats because the app hasnt been updated in almost three years at this writing, and it has not aged well. The graphics dont even take advantage of Retina resolution. Contrast with the sharpness, fluidity, and realism of F-Sim, and it looks fairly hokey.

If only there were a way to combine both simulators—have the variety of Space Shuttle with the realism of F-Sim—I would be totally thrilled.

discHead about Space Shuttle, v9.65