Citizens: On Mars

More great games About the Game Experience the ultimate turn-based colony building game in Citizens: On Mars - Prologue! As the leader of a fledgling Martian settlement, your mission is to develop a thriving colony amidst the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Red Planet. Unique turn-based gameplay: Manage your colony's resources, expand your territory, and develop your colony as you…

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and engaging music, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers a unique turn-based gameplay that requires strategic resource management and planning.
The prologue provides a good introduction to the game's mechanics, making it accessible for players new to the genre.

The tutorial can be confusing and lacks clear guidance, making it difficult for new players to understand the game.
Precision placement of buildings can lead to frustrating trial-and-error gameplay due to invisible collision shapes.
The game feels limited in scope and can become repetitive quickly, leading to boredom for some players.

gameplay
10 mentions
40 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging turn-based mechanics that emphasize resource management, strategic planning, and exploration, particularly in the context of building and managing a Martian settlement. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics and random events that enhance the experience, alongside solid graphics and optimization that contribute to an addictive and immersive gameplay experience. Overall, it is well-received by fans of sci-fi and simulation genres.
- “Fascinating exploration of Mars, many ways to develop, you can build a huge settlement and manage it, pleasant gameplay and good graphics.”
- “The game offers unique gameplay, random events, and the challenge of building a prosperous Martian civilization.”
- “The game can really addict for many hours with its intense gameplay!!!”
- “The game is full of mechanics and events for a variety of gameplay.”
- “Prepare to experience a unique turn-based gameplay that demands astute resource management, strategic expansion, and careful planning with every turn you take.”
graphics
8 mentions
88 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring nice 2D and 3D models, good optimization, and a visually appealing experience, particularly in the context of exploring Mars and building settlements. However, some users noted issues with the invisible collision shapes for building placement, indicating that there is still room for improvement in the visual design. Overall, while the graphics are commendable, they may require further refinement to enhance gameplay.
- “Nice graphics and good optimization for a solid gameplay experience.”
- “Fascinating exploration of Mars, many ways to develop, you can build a huge settlement and manage it, pleasant gameplay and good graphics.”
- “The detailed graphics, engaging storyline, and thought-provoking gameplay make it a must-play for sci-fi and simulation enthusiasts.”
- “In terms of visuals, the game still has some work to do; while the graphics are not bad overall, there is definitely room for improvement.”
story
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of strategy and resource management, set on Mars where players aim to build a colony amidst challenging conditions. While some reviews praise the engaging narrative and detailed graphics, others criticize the repetitive nature of missions and the limited depth in the prologue, making it difficult to fully appreciate the campaign mode. Overall, it appeals to sci-fi and simulation fans, but the storytelling may feel stretched for some players.
- “In conclusion, this game is an excellent blend of strategy, storytelling, and resource management.”
- “Here, you embark on a mission to establish a thriving colony amidst the formidable challenges of the red planet's unforgiving terrain.”
- “The detailed graphics, engaging storyline, and thought-provoking gameplay make it a must-play for sci-fi and simulation enthusiasts.”
- “Don't know how other reviews state there is a story, adventure, and exploration.”
- “The tutorial gives the same task every mission but adding one thing to it.”
- “They could have continued this in the same mission; it feels very stretched.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a strong core concept of spatial optimization, allowing players to strategically place buildings to maximize resource access. Reviewers commend the appealing graphics and effective optimization, contributing to a solid overall gameplay experience.
- “Nice core idea of spatial optimization: place buildings so that they reach as many resource nodes as possible.”
- “Nice graphics and good optimization for a solid gameplay experience.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving frustrating trial-and-error that can lead to repeated mistakes.
- “This leads to tedious trial-and-error fiddling and annoying errors.”
- “The grinding feels endless and becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a job than a hobby.”
music
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with users describing it as nice and enjoyable.