CrocoMars

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CrocoMars is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Anatoliy Loginovskikh and was released on March 5, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

CrocoMars is a top-down shooter about the colonization of Mars by reptilians. A cheerful and arthouse view of the problem of cosmic level.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 109 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

CrocoMars offers a unique blend of city-building and tower defense mechanics, providing a fun and engaging experience.
The game features charming graphics and a humorous storyline, making it enjoyable for players looking for a light-hearted adventure.
It's a short and accessible game that allows for easy completion of achievements, making it a great choice for casual gamers.

The game suffers from a lack of clear instructions and explanations, leaving players confused about mechanics and power-ups.
Ammo management is frustratingly restrictive, often leading to situations where players run out of resources during critical moments.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and unbalanced, particularly with enemy spawn mechanics that can lead to unfair deaths.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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29%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the clean and charming retro pixel-art style, while others criticize it as basic and lacking in quality compared to previous titles by the same developer. Overall, the visuals are described as pleasing and fitting for an adventure game, though some players feel they could be improved.
- “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.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The gameplay is initially challenging but ultimately rewarding, with a fun, arcade-like feel and varied mechanics across levels. However, some players find the mechanics difficult to grasp, and the overall depth of gameplay is considered shallow compared to more polished indie titles. While the game may not excel in storytelling, it offers unique gameplay experiences that can be enjoyable once mastered.
- “It is a bit challenging at first, but gameplay feels super good.”
- “The arcadey aspect was fun and I appreciate that different levels try different 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 :)”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's story is described as fun but generic, serving primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a focal point. While it can be completed quickly and features humorous elements, many reviewers feel that the gameplay overshadows the narrative, which is considered silly and irrelevant. Overall, the story is seen as a light and entertaining addition rather than a significant aspect of the experience.
- “The graphics are cool, the story is funny, and it's free!”
- “Cool top-down shooter with a rich story.”
- “Fun, short story top-down shooter, can be 100% completed within 30 minutes.”
- “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.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny story and engaging graphics, all while being free to play. Players describe it as a delightful and amusing short experience.
- “The graphics are cool, the story is funny, and it's free!”
- “A very nice, funny little game :D”
- “Funny short game”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players often engage in grinding to achieve specific goals or unlock achievements, indicating that this aspect can be both a motivating factor and a source of repetitive gameplay. While some enjoy the challenge, others may find it tedious. Overall, grinding is a polarizing element that can enhance or detract from the gaming experience depending on individual preferences.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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, the 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 during gameplay.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”