Oolite (computer game) facts for kids
| Developer(s) | Giles Williams |
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| Publisher(s) | aegidian.org |
| Platform(s) | Mac OS X, Linux, Windows, SGI Irix, FreeBSD |
| Release date(s) | January 08, 2013 |
| Genre(s) | Space trading and combat simulator |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Oolite is a free video game where you get to explore space, trade goods, and battle other spaceships. It was created by Giles Williams and released in 2013. The game lets you play as a space trader in a huge galaxy, deciding your own path.
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Exploring the Galaxy in Oolite
In Oolite, you start as a pilot with a basic spaceship and a small amount of money. Your main goal is to make your way through the galaxy. You can choose to be a peaceful trader, a daring explorer, or even a space pirate.
Becoming a Space Trader
One of the main ways to play Oolite is by trading. You fly your spaceship between different space stations and planets. Each station has different goods to buy and sell. The trick is to buy goods where they are cheap and sell them where they are expensive. For example, you might buy food from a farming planet and sell it for a profit on an industrial planet.
Space Battles and Combat
While you're flying around, you might run into other spaceships. Some of these ships could be pirates looking for your cargo! You'll need to use your ship's weapons to defend yourself. You can also choose to become a bounty hunter, chasing down wanted criminals. The game has different types of ships and weapons, so you can customize your fighting style.
Discovering New Worlds
The galaxy in Oolite is very big, with many star systems to visit. Each system has planets and space stations. You can explore new areas, find hidden stations, and learn about the different groups living in space. There are also many secrets and missions to discover as you play.
Images for kids
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Oolite's default HUD
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Galactic trade map of Oolite.
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A large ship preparing to dock at a Coriolis station
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Cobra Mk. IV OXP and Additional Planets SR OXP
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Cobra Mk. IV OXP
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Dangerous HUD (Orange Variant) OXP and Povray Planets OXP
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System Features: Rings OXP
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gsagostinho's Texture Pack: Adder OXP and Fuel Satellites OXP
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gsagostinho's Texture Pack: Asp OXP
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Povray Planets OXP and gsagostinho's Texture Pack: Cobra Mk. III OXP
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Dangerous HUD (Orange Variant) OXP and Stations for Extra Planets OXP
