In addition to the major planets, space is filled with little planetoids that you can land on explore. Each is like a unique mini level – some are battle-challenges, some are platform-based – and some type of reward awaits you upon completion. When cruising around space you're free to pick and choose the next place to touch down, and you can use the game's map to easily spot all of the planets big and small in a sector. You'll also run into enemies in space and take on some space-based quests as well, most of which involve blasting enemies in space. The space battles, and space travel in general, all take place on a two dimensional plane which gives them a shooting gallery feel. They're more a fun little diversion than anything else as the space-based enemies are rather rudimentary and don't make for too much of a challenge. 94/100