Colony On Mars
- January 4, 2018
- Nikita "Ghost_RUS"
Get on SteamYou play as an astronaut in a colony on Mars and you need to upgrade your colony, build new constructions and collect resources
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a simple concept that may appeal to players looking for a casual experience.
- Endless mode allows for creative base building, providing some replay value.
- The game can be completed quickly, making it suitable for players seeking easy achievements.
- The game features extremely limited content with only a few buildings and basic gameplay mechanics.
- Graphics and overall presentation are poor, contributing to a lack of immersion.
- Numerous bugs and design flaws hinder the gameplay experience, including issues with building placement and mission completion.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as an emotional and exciting narrative about a colony on Mars, but it is undermined by gameplay issues such as repetitive missions, lack of interaction, and technical problems that hinder mission completion. Overall, while the storyline has potential, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“Truly an emotional story of a colony on Mars, so touching and exciting.”
“Your map is the same, regardless of mode, and you have no interaction aside from idling for enough resources to purchase facilities to complete missions.”
“You are sent to the main menu when you press escape, and all materials are reset for each mission.”
“No check on mission completion if you fail; you can auto-complete missions, and mission 5 doesn't work.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them as terrible and reminiscent of a low-quality "b-game," while others praised the visuals as amazing. Overall, the consensus leans towards disappointment, highlighting poor graphical quality and limited gameplay.
“The graphics are amazing.”
“The strategy with pixel art graphics adds a unique charm to the game.”
“Seems like a B-game for me; the only reason I see to want this one is to get the 10 super easy achievements that you can get in half an hour. Otherwise, it has terrible graphics, gameplay, and music. I wouldn't recommend it for that.”
“This game has poor graphics, very limited gameplay, and only five basic levels in campaign mode.”
“Strategy with pixel art graphics – clicker games have more strategy than this.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and lacking depth, with users noting poor graphics and a very limited campaign consisting of only five basic levels. While some find the gameplay engaging, the overall consensus leans towards it being a subpar experience, primarily appealing to those seeking easy achievements.
“The gameplay is captivating.”
“The mechanics are engaging and keep you hooked.”
“There's less gameplay than a clicker or Farmville.”
“Seems like a B-game for me. The only reason I see to want this one is to get the 10 super easy achievements that you can get in half an hour. Otherwise, it has terrible graphics, gameplay, and music. I wouldn't recommend it.”
“This game has poor graphics, very limited gameplay, and only five basic levels in campaign mode.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some users finding it to be lackluster and reminiscent of elevator music, featuring only a short, looping track that quickly becomes repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack does not enhance the gaming experience and is considered a weak point.
“The soundtrack is only a couple of minutes long, so you'll get pretty tired of it quickly.”
“Seems like a B-game for me; the only reason I see to want this one is to get the 10 super easy achievements that you can get in half an hour. Otherwise, it has terrible graphics, gameplay, and music. I wouldn't recommend it for that.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with stability, particularly highlighting problems with the building placement system that can lead to misclicks and loss of progress.
“The big back button and the buggy building placement system caused me to misclick it once and lose all my progress.”
“I frequently experience crashes during gameplay, which makes it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience and make it feel unstable.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often describing it as boring and lacking any engaging action, leading some to prefer to leave the game running in the background rather than actively participating.
“The game has absolutely zero merits; it is tedious and better left on auto-play. It's boring with no action whatsoever.”
“Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, draining the fun out of the game.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "Colony on Mars" has been criticized for being deceptive, with users highlighting misleading advertising on its store page that misrepresents the game's true nature.
“Colony on Mars is a fake game with deceptive and misleading advertising on the store page.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a deeply emotional narrative centered around a colony on Mars, evoking strong feelings of connection and excitement in players.
“Truly an emotional story of a colony on Mars, so touching and exciting.”
