Colony On Mars

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Colony On Mars is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Nikita "Ghost_RUS" and was released on January 4, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

You play as an astronaut in a colony on Mars and you need to upgrade your colony, build new constructions and collect resources

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26%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers multiple modes, including Campaign, Free Play, and God Mode, providing flexibility for different play styles.
The pixel art aesthetic is functional and ensures gameplay remains readable, even as colonies grow larger.
Players may find enjoyment in the core mechanics of resource management and colony survival, especially in short bursts.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitches, audio problems, and a buggy building placement system.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with only a few building types and minimal variation in tasks.
The overall presentation feels dated and lacks polish, making it less appealing compared to contemporary simulation titles.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is centered around resource management and colony building on Mars, with a clear focus on strategy, though it suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive mechanics over time. While the core concept is appreciated by some players, criticisms highlight its minimal narrative, limited polish, and technical issues, making it feel less engaging compared to more sophisticated simulation games. Overall, it may appeal to those interested in simple base-building experiences, but others may find it lacking in complexity and immersion.
- “While the narrative is minimal, it provides enough context to frame the player’s mission and keep the focus on gameplay.”
- “Gameplay revolves around balancing resources, managing colonists, and responding to environmental challenges.”
- “Players interested in experimenting with base-building and managing a small settlement on Mars will find enjoyment in its core mechanics, though those seeking a more polished, complex, or immersive simulation experience may find it falls short.”
- “However, some players may find the mechanics become repetitive over time, as the tasks of resource gathering and building construction can lack variation, especially in extended free play sessions.”
- “Many players appreciate the core concept and the challenge of managing a Martian settlement, but criticisms often focus on the limited depth and variety of gameplay, along with occasional technical issues.”
- “This game has poor graphics, very limited gameplay, and only five basic levels in campaign mode.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game's story is described as minimal yet sufficient to contextualize the player's missions, primarily focusing on gameplay rather than narrative depth. While some players find the emotional storyline of a Mars colony compelling and engaging, others criticize the lack of mission checks and functionality issues, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Truly an emotional story of a colony on Mars, so touching and exciting.”
- “While the narrative is minimal, it provides enough context to frame the player’s mission and keep the focus on gameplay.”
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The graphics of the game are predominantly described as poor and minimalistic, featuring a pixel art aesthetic that some find functional but lacking in quality. Many users criticize the visuals as reminiscent of a low-budget title, with limited gameplay and overall negative impressions. However, there is a contrasting opinion that praises the graphics as amazing, indicating a divide in player perception.
- “Visually, the colony on Mars adopts a pixel art aesthetic that is functional but minimalistic.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “Terrible graphics and balance.”
- “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.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The music in the game is generally described as subtle and supportive of gameplay, aligning with its strategic focus, though it is often perceived as unremarkable, with some reviewers likening it to elevator music. The soundtrack consists of a single, short looping track that can become repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement over time. Overall, while it serves its purpose, it does not stand out and may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- “It's just a chill song with an interactive element.”
- “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 you would 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.”
- “Sound design and music are subtle, serving to support the gameplay rather than stand out, which aligns with the game’s focus on strategy over spectacle.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, often describing it as boring and lacking action, with some suggesting that it is better suited for automated play rather than active engagement.
- “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 an endless chore, draining the fun out of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from notable stability issues, including frequent glitches such as audio cutouts and erratic object movement. Additionally, the problematic building placement system can lead to frustrating misclicks, resulting in lost progress.
- “There are glitches throughout, such as the audio randomly cutting out and objects moving across the map.”
- “The big back button and the buggy building placement system caused me to misclick it once and lose all my progress.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of "Colony on Mars" has been criticized for being deceptive, with users highlighting misleading advertising on the store page that does not accurately represent the game.
- “Colony on Mars is a fake game with deceptive and misleading advertising on the store page.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”