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“Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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Re: “Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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So excited to play this but also sad that they didn't get the IP to use Kerbals. Not loving the cutesy baby kittens.. should have gone with a more serious animal like capybaras.

I don't know why but I found myself thinking "Capybaras would make much more sense." And I meant it.

Re: “Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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I just started doing a final playthrough of KSP in anticipation by the time KSA is in a more complete state I'll have the itch for such a game again. It's looking to be in a much better direction than KSP 2 (very glad I managed to avoid that) both technically & in release approach.

Re: “Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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So excited to play this but also sad that they didn't get the IP to use Kerbals. Not loving the cutesy baby kittens.. should have gone with a more serious animal like capybaras.

Giant tardigrades would have been fun. Serious, authentic space travelers... not so much on the cuteness factor, though.

Re: “Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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So excited to play this but also sad that they didn't get the IP to use Kerbals. Not loving the cutesy baby kittens.. should have gone with a more serious animal like capybaras.

I'd like to play Minion Space Program.

Re: “Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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post #5

Using kittens is a master stroke. If done right, the internet will reward them.

I was surprised how much backlash there is over using kittens.

It turned out that people are worried they’ll get too attached to the kittens to be able to enjoy them becoming engulfed in massive explosions.

Re: “Kitten Space Agency”, a Spiritual Successor to “Kerbal Space Program” (2025)

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post #7

So excited to play this but also sad that they didn't get the IP to use Kerbals. Not loving the cutesy baby kittens.. should have gone with a more serious animal like capybaras.

I'd like to play Minion Space Program.

Aren't the kerbals basically minions with dignity?
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