Kerbal Space Program 1 vs Kerbal Space Program 2 | Which One Should You Buy?

Are you wondering whether to buy Kerbal Space Program 1 or Kerbal Space Program 2? This video is for you! We could do a deep dive comparing gameplay mechanics, graphics, new features, performance, modding support, and more, but the truth is that this is not a difficult decision: Kerbal Space Program 1 is the only game you should consider. And in this video, we will explore why.

My PC specs:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
AMD Ryzen 9 5950X 16-Core Processor
64 GB RAM
3840 x 2160, 144Hz

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Chapters:
00:00 TL;DW
00:09 Why am I making this video?
01:17 The Steam Reviews
01:35 The Messy History of KSP 2's Development
02:34 Disastrous Early Access
03:20 KSP 2 IS ABANDONED
04:11 Why Should You Get KSP 1?

[MattLowne]

Heya! Thanks for checking this video out. I know this isn’t really something applicable to regular viewers of the channel, but in the absence of a clear-cut dedicated-video PSA from a larger KSP YouTuber I felt that it would be right to make a short and (hopefully) concise video about WHY nobody should purchase KSP 2.

I could have made it longer, and covered the development history/mess in more detail (and in doing so slightly more accurately than this oversimplified summary) but I figured uncertain buyers would be put-off by a 40 minute long documentary lol. I wanted the video to be under 8 minutes too, because videos longer than 8 minutes make more ad revenue and I didn’t want it to look like a cynical money-grab as opposed to a genuine recommendation. Idk. Hope you felt it accurately summarised the situation with KSP 2 and why KSP 1 is the better/only game :D

If you want to watch a comprehensive video documenting the absolute chaos that was KSP 2's development, then ShadowZone (featuring your's truly!) made an excellent video:

[ShadowZone]

Fair assessment. I used to say KSP2 was a diamond in the rough when it was still actively being developed. Now it is just a sad smouldering husk of crushed carbon.

[Xenuos]

The fact KSP2 is actually still being featured in Steam sales is kinda disgusting

[radicallarry]

I actually never played the first KSP. I watched videos on it for years but was too intimidated by it. When i eventually grew up, I was going to get into KSP1, but KSP2 was announced and thought that there was no point playing an older game and waited, and waited. When it finally came out, my plan was to grow with the game, so I could about orbital mechanics and all thegood stuff while the game grew and expanded around me. That was until both mine and the game's time were cut short.

Now I have KSA to look forward to!

[recoleto]

Luckily for me, when ksp 2 released i thought "i'll first master ksp 1, and then when multiplayer, colonies and interstellar comes to ksp 2 i'll get it"

[JaySliZe]

I still go back and watch the KSP 2 announcement trailer because that is some of the best video game media ever created and it's so sad we will never get to see it.

[minecrafter]

whats your opinion on kitten space agency (KSA)
its being worked on by the KSP 1 and 2 devs, plus some KSP modders and a few other well known developers

[Afriendlyperson_]

plot twist: buy Kitten Space agency when it comes out instead of ksp 1 or 2

[SSSioN_Solaris]

That intro was exactly what I was gonna comment. 🎉 KSP1 with graphics mods and just a handful of QoL mods is easily the kind of rocket simulator I've wanted as a kid. All I need is a NASA supercomputer... some things never change!

[dogplc]

There is a group of modders on the intercept discord that are attempting to “finish” ksp2. From what I know they’re currently working on colonies.

[Apollo_Yeet]

I searched ksp into the YouTube search bar and your channel was the first result, not a video, or a reel, just your channel. You’re the biggest ksp YouTuber.

[GothDrossel]

It's so sad that KSP 2 is currently in the state that it is, but as hard as it is to do, I will continue to hold faith that I didn't drop 50 dillar on a game that I can't even play, and that one day, ONE DAY! I will see my beloved KSP 2 out in it's full glory.

[BlockAtlas]

I'm sure many people's money will be saved because of you matt. Keep up the good work 👍

[thedamino]

I have been off grid for about a year. KSP2 was a highlight of my return and the news was devastating. The current state of KSP1+Mods was a welcome embrace to return to.

Thanks for your service to the KSP community, you are the reason I can Lazy Lowne Dock confidently and easily the main reason I continued to play KSP to this day.

[logigen]

when i first bought ksp 2, its was nearly brand new. (the game had only been out 2 or 3 days i think) The game ran at (im not kidding) 3 fps when looking at my rocket. If i was looking at the sky the game ran at a meager 20-30 fps. I instantly knew that i had wasted my money after this. But what really put the icing on the cake was that the game was so buggy that even if i managed to get into the VAB my rocket would basically be unbuildable due to all the bugs.

[dwainetyncompany]

KSP is always going to be number one. Period.
A really great community on console too. Still active and has been for sometime now.


Long live KSP!!!

[THEncrtrooper]

explanation for fellow Americans:

Imagine a basic week-old cheeseburger. It's a bit old, and newer burgers have more stuff. That is KSP1.

Now, imagine a fresh cheeseburger without condiments or the like that's missing the top bun. After you begin to eat, the chef starts adding the cheese, then the pickles. Now imagine the company owner walking out and shooting the chef as they're adding onto the burger. Then the manager walks out and says everything is fine, but after that the owner says they're closing this location. This burger is KSP2.

[shocktnc]

I warned so many people, I tried to get them to wait just a few more weeks before spending their money, and I got called all sorts of names for it. I am not happy that I was proven right, I am just sad that so many people lost their money and had their hopes dashed. I hope everyone who did buy the game learn to not trust marketing in the future and that we can all focus and making KSP1 a better game.

[jackalovski]

The weirdest thing about kerbal space program is that I have always had more fun making aircraft in it. I have spent the last two days mostly making tiny little aircraft and replicas of real life aircraft. I don’t even bother with mods because my computer is a potato

[MichaelDFPV]

Recently started playing ksp1 again and I would like to thank you for your videos .

I' have had KSP1 since 2013, but currently showing only 76 hours of game play and most of that is recent. Your videos have helped me learn more about the mechanics of the game. I made my first successful orbit and landing. Thank you 😊🚀

Edit: are you excited for KSA?