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By Angelica Guarino
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Space-based expansion has new scenarios, courses, and more.
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Two Point Campus - Space Academy
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What's It About?
TWO POINT CAMPUS -- SPACE ACADEMY offers three new levels to base game players, with each increasing the difficulty compared to the last. Level one, "Universe City," starts off by asking players to revive Two Point County's run-down space program for a new generation of space explorers. The twist in this level is that collecting research points by completing research projects as well as specific objectives is much more important than maximizing tuition payments. Level two, "Cape Shrapnell," warns players that aliens are coming. This campus focuses on intergalactic diplomacy courses and places students' entertainment needs above all else. Players also get access to teleportation pads, which can send students across campus buildings instantly. Level three, "Cheesy Heap," places a campus on a large space rock that happens to be made out of a highly profitable resource - cheese. This level adds the challenge of saving enough money each year to buy enough space shuttles to help students arrive on campus. Not having enough shuttles means players won't be able to admit new students, which has the potential to make the cost of maintaining staff salaries and campus facilities useless.
Is It Any Good?
As an add-on to the already enjoyable Two Point Campus, this expansion offers several new items, courses, and other features. Two Point Campus - Space Academy functions like downloadable content packs are supposed to, meaning it adds some newness to an already complete game. Though it's not an essential purchase, those intrigued by the space academy theme will definitely find a few (or more than a few) more hours of fun here. The three levels also fit together very cleanly, and it's clear to see how they all build on each other to continue raising the bar for players looking for a resource management challenge. There are also several new decor items that could fit well in any other level in the game, adding some more variety to a base game with several building options to choose from already. Overall, Two Point Campus -- Space Academy is a welcome addition to the Two Point County universe, and players looking for more of the same gameplay with an extraterrestrial twist will feel right at home.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fantasy of space travel. Would you like to go to school in space? Why or why not?
How can your family decide if purchasing the extra game content makes sense for you? Is it the amount of content included? The kinds of challenges presented in an expansion? Being a fan of the original game?
Game Details
- Platforms : Nintendo Switch , Xbox One , Xbox Series X/S , PlayStation 5 , PlayStation 4 , Windows
- Pricing structure : Paid ($9.99)
- Available online? : Available online
- Publisher : Sega of America
- Release date : December 6, 2022
- Genre : Simulation
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : December 13, 2022
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