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Away From Earth: Mars

Away From Earth: Mars Game Cover
53%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
59% User Score Based on 41 reviews

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Away From Earth: Mars is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Only Voxel Games and was released on August 23, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

What is the line between genius and crazy? Genius people has a opportunity to perform their crazy ideas to real. A Game that you'll see if can you make Elon Musk's Creating Mars Colony dream as real in 2055 or just die as a normal human...

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59%Audience ScoreBased on 41 reviews
music3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is fun to play with friends and offers a good experience for its low price.
  • It has potential for enjoyable gameplay, especially in creative and sandbox modes.
  • The graphics and concept of colonizing Mars are appealing and add to the overall charm of the game.
  • The game is plagued with bugs and lacks a proper tutorial, making it frustrating to play.
  • Building mechanics are confusing and difficult, particularly when connecting resources.
  • The name change from 'Elon Musk Simulator' to 'Away From Earth: Mars' disappointed many players and detracted from the initial appeal.

  • music

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players recommend listening to music or podcasts while playing to help mitigate frustration, suggesting that the game's emotional intensity can be overwhelming.

    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
    • “The music in this game is absolutely phenomenal; it sets the mood and enhances every moment of the adventure.”
    • “I found myself humming the tunes long after I stopped playing, which is a testament to how catchy and well-composed the music is.”
    • “I suggest listening to some music or a podcast while playing so that you can drown out the internal screaming as you become more and more frustrated and in love with this game.”

  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are described as lovely and contribute to a peaceful gaming experience, making it enjoyable for both solo play and with friends.

    • “If you want endless fun with friends or a peaceful game by yourself, the lovely graphics make it a great experience.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive environment that enhances the overall gameplay.”
    • “The art style is beautifully crafted, making every scene a joy to explore.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its ability to create moments of laughter among friends, suggesting that it effectively fosters a fun and enjoyable social experience.

    • “The humor in this game had me laughing out loud with my friends.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue keeps the gameplay light and fun.”
    • “The quirky characters and their hilarious antics make every moment enjoyable.”

  • story

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is characterized by a sense of loss and abandonment, as it revolves around the destruction of a home without any effort to rebuild or restore it, leaving a feeling of neglect and unresolved conflict.

    • “The story felt disjointed and lacked any real emotional impact.”
    • “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The character development was shallow, leaving me disconnected from their journeys.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often turning what should be an engaging experience into a monotonous chore.

    • “It feels extremely grindy and it quickly became a chore.”
    • “The repetitive tasks make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
    • “I found myself doing the same thing over and over just to progress, which became tedious.”

  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, particularly in the connection of water and electricity lines, which can be frustratingly difficult to manage, especially at turns.

    • “This game is very buggy.”
    • “There are few different resources and buildings (three different houses count as one), and the most annoying part is the very buggy connection of the water and electricity lines. Connecting in a straight line is quite easy, but when you turn, it's almost impossible.”

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is hindered by a lack of effective tutorials and confusing building mechanics, leaving players struggling to understand core concepts without external resources. Overall, the initial experience can be frustrating due to the steep learning curve and insufficient guidance.

    • “The tutorial is lacking and broken, the building mechanics are confusing and awkward, and there are concepts about the game that you can’t wrap your head around unless you do some hard digging on forums because no one has made a guide to even get you started in this game.”
    • “First impression gameplay is underwhelming and fails to engage the player.”
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Frequently Asked Questions

Away From Earth: Mars is a simulation game.

Away From Earth: Mars is available on PC.

Away From Earth: Mars was released on August 23, 2018.

Away From Earth: Mars was developed by Only Voxel Games.

Away From Earth: Mars has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Away From Earth: Mars for its music but disliked it for its story.

Away From Earth: Mars is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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