SimpleRockets 2 for mobile: It actually is rocket science

Is that the right rocket motor? Or does it make the rocket too heavy? Rocket engineers are spoilt for choice in SimpleRockets 2. — dpa

SimpleRockets 2 is a 3D space sim game for smartphones that allows you to build your own rockets to soar into space.

It's a process of trial and error. Players can build their rockets from many different modules, drives, and other parts, only to find that they don't get far.

They may be too heavy, the propulsion system too weak or they might have terrible flight characteristics.

So then you need to start again with a new build. In the process, players learn all sorts of things about ballistics and the law of physics.

It's surprisingly fun and the feeling of satisfaction when you take a rocket from the drawing board to a successful launch is huge. And if a rocket works you can always try building a bigger one.

For hobby engineers, SimpleRockets 2 is sure to provide a few hours of fun. It's available for Android and iOS smartphones for US$4.99 (RM20.35). – dpa