Since Solaro is a big game, the key is to avoid being bogged down in extraneous junk while making the core gameplay great. So we’ve decided to focus on three key features and be sure they are totally awesome. (That article is a great read, by the way. Focus on the real essence of what you are making.) Our three key features are:

• Fun dogfighting action
• Player-built ships
• Memorable and open space topography

We’ll talk about each of those separately as they come along. First up is the basic spaceflight and zoom controls!