CrocoMars
- March 5, 2018
- Anatoliy Loginovskikh
Get on SteamCrocoMars is a top-down shooter about the colonization of Mars by reptilians. A cheerful and arthouse view of the problem of cosmic level.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features nice graphics and a charming pixel-art style, making it visually appealing.
- It's a fun and simple top-down shooter that is easy to pick up and play, with a short playtime and easy achievements.
- The gameplay offers a unique and interesting concept, with a mix of exploration and combat that keeps it engaging.
- The game can be frustrating due to scarce ammo and random enemy spawns, which can lead to cheap deaths.
- There is a lack of clear instructions and explanations for game mechanics, making it difficult for new players to understand how to progress.
- The overall gameplay feels basic and repetitive, lacking depth and variety, which may not hold the interest of all players.
- graphics14 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players appreciating the clean and charming retro pixel-art style. While some critiques highlight a lack of depth and quality compared to other titles, the visuals are described as pleasing and fitting for an adventure game. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some mixed opinions on execution.
“I really enjoyed the overall scenery and art style of this game.”
“Overall, I really recommend this game especially if you enjoy adventure games and want an interesting experience. It has nice graphics and a good pixel-art style.”
“The visuals are pleasing, to say the least.”
“Unlike other games from Anatoliy, the artwork is really bad too, eschewing Anatoliy's signature tasteful art for retro pixel garbage.”
“From graphics to gameplay, it all just screams out that some bloke in his mother's basement is trying to get into game development.”
“It’s very basic both graphically and gameplay-wise, and it’s very stingy with the useful upgrades, but this does result in a good level of difficulty.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the fun, arcade-style mechanics and variety across levels, while others criticize the shallow experience and confusing mechanics. Although it offers a unique approach, the overall execution is seen as lacking depth, making it more suitable for casual play rather than a robust gaming experience.
“The arcadey aspect was fun, and I appreciate that different levels try different mechanics.”
“A fun mini 7 MB game mainly used for achievements; it can be a bit hard for the last boss if you don't know the mechanics.”
“Yeah, the game's story is rather silly and generic, but the gameplay more than makes up for that.”
“In line with other games from Anatoliy (Geese vs Cthulu, etc.), gameplay is shallow and pretty bad.”
“When it comes to gameplay, there isn't much to see.”
“Hard to understand game mechanics -> but understanding these is part of the game :)”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as fun and silly, with a generic premise that feels secondary to the gameplay, which is engaging and enjoyable. Players can complete the story in about 30 minutes, and while it may not be deep, the humorous elements and cool graphics add to the overall experience.
“Fun, short story top-down shooter, can be 100% completed within 30 minutes.”
“The graphics are cool, the story is funny, and it's free!”
“Cool top-down shooter with a rich story.”
“It sounds like the classic scenario where the story is irrelevant and the gameplay supposedly carries the game.”
“Yeah, the game's story is rather silly and generic, but the gameplay more than makes up for that.”
“That's pretty much all you're getting story-wise spoiler-free.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny story and engaging graphics, all while being free to play. Players find it to be a delightful and entertaining short experience.
“Funny short game.”
“The graphics are cool, the story is funny, and it's free!”
“A very nice, funny little game! :D”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players often engage in grinding to unlock achievements, which can be a time-consuming process that may enhance the overall gaming experience for some, while others find it tedious and repetitive.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding for resources to be incredibly repetitive and frustrating.”
“The amount of time required for grinding is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is inconsistent, with reports of it occasionally failing to play entirely, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players express frustration over the inability to skip the intro dialogue, further impacting the game's pacing.
“Enemies spawn on you, music will sometimes just not play at all, and you can't seem to skip the intro dialogue.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
