Alone on Mars

About

Alone on Mars is a 2D survival shooter on Mars. The gameplay is a platformer with a mixture of sandbox and Tower Defense.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a good idea with a mix of genres, combining platforming and survival elements.
It offers dynamic and addicting gameplay with various enemy types and temporary weapon pickups.
The graphics and sound design are appreciated, making it a decent time killer for short play sessions.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no clear progress indicators or enemy counters.
Technical issues such as window size and mouse control can hinder the gaming experience.
Overall, the game feels like a basic student project that requires significant improvements to be enjoyable.

gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and in need of improvement, particularly regarding upgrades and enemy variety. However, others praised the dynamic and addictive nature of the gameplay, highlighting its impressive graphics and engaging exploration elements. Overall, the game combines platforming, sandbox, and tower defense mechanics, but opinions on its execution vary significantly.
- “Dynamic and addicting gameplay, the graphic component is impressive, and you want to visit some locations again.”
- “All in all a good indie game, Alone on Mars is a 2D survival shooter on Mars, the gameplay is a platformer with a mixture of sandbox and tower defense.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and neither the available upgrades nor the variable enemy types do much to change the gameplay.”
- “Played for a bit and wasn't feeling the gameplay; it needs to be improved and some systems reworked.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive, and neither the available upgrades nor the variable enemy types do much to change the gameplay.”
story
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The story lacks depth, as enemies primarily focus on attacking the generator rather than the player, even in scenarios where direct confrontation is expected. This results in a gameplay experience that feels disconnected from a compelling narrative.
graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality, contributing to a dynamic and addictive gameplay experience that encourages players to revisit various locations.
- “Dynamic and addicting gameplay; the graphic component is impressive, and you want to visit some locations again.”
humor
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The game is noted for its humor, making it an enjoyable platformer that players find amusing enough to engage with for extended periods.
- “A funny platformer, you can play for an hour in the second evening.”