Hot Mars 69

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"Hot Mars 69" is a physics-based puzzle game where players navigate a ball through various levels on Mars. Using realistic physics simulations, players must avoid obstacles and hazards to reach the goal. With a unique retro-futuristic aesthetic and 60 levels of increasing difficulty, it offers a challenging and entertaining experience for fans of physics-based games.

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Play Modes

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

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Some players found the game to be a humorous and entertaining experience, reminiscent of simpler game-making days.
The game has a unique and interesting story for those willing to engage with it.
A few players enjoyed the fast-paced nature of the gameplay, completing it in a very short time.

The game suffers from extremely loud audio and poor sound design, which can be painful to experience.
Many players reported frequent crashes and technical issues, making it difficult to play.
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow, with static enemies and minimal engagement, leading to a lack of challenge.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
Gameplay reviews are highly polarized, with some praising the gunplay and open-world mechanics as exceptional, surpassing even top-tier titles like God of War and Super Mario Odyssey. Conversely, others criticize the game for its simplistic mechanics, frequent crashes, and a lack of effort in design, describing it as a flawed experience with poorly programmed enemies and minimal engagement. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to vary significantly between players, highlighting a stark divide in quality perception.
- “The gunplay is the best on the market, the open world gameplay is 300 times better than God of War, and the enemies are better programmed than the entirety of Super Mario Odyssey.”
- “So, I'm not going to review the theme, but the gameplay.”
- “A flawed game using broken mechanics and a grab-bag of apparently public-domain assets.”
- “I used my Steam wallet money to buy this just to be presented with 3 crashes and 20 or so minutes of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly simple.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players praise the outstanding visuals and immersive atmosphere, others criticize the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, noting poor optimization that leads to sluggish performance even on high-end systems.
- “This game was life-changing; the graphics are outstanding, the story was packed, and there are at least 50 hours of play in this.”
- “Good atmosphere, graphics, and AI.”
- “If you try to take it seriously as a game, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks; it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The story of the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it life-changing and packed with content, others criticize it for lacking substance. Overall, the narrative seems to be a significant aspect for some, contributing to a lengthy gameplay experience, while others feel it falls short.
- “This game was life-changing; the graphics are outstanding, and the story was packed with depth and intrigue, offering at least 50 hours of engaging gameplay.”
- “There is no coherent story to follow.”
- “The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth.”
- “I found the plot to be completely uninspired and forgettable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking and low-effort, with players noting that it fails to deliver engaging gameplay or comedic value, leading to a frustrating experience rather than an amusing one.
- “Now don't get me wrong, I understand the humor behind this developer's games.”
- “The game has a unique sense of humor that keeps you entertained, even when the gameplay falters.”
- “The absurdity of the situations you find yourself in is genuinely hilarious and adds a layer of enjoyment.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music has been criticized for being annoying and intrusive, with users noting the lack of proper audio controls to turn it off, forcing them to use the Windows sound mixer instead.
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music. You'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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The game is highly replayable due to its short duration of just three minutes, encouraging players to engage with it multiple times.
- “The game is highly replayable due to its short duration of just 3 minutes, making it easy to jump back in for another round.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, encouraging players to return and try different strategies.”
- “The variety of challenges and outcomes keeps the gameplay fresh, ensuring that I want to replay it multiple times.”
- “Very replayable as it is only 3 minutes long.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its strong graphics and effective AI, contributing to an immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with stunning graphics and intelligent AI that enhance the experience.”
- “The game's atmosphere draws you in, making you feel like you're part of a living, breathing world.”
- “Every detail contributes to the atmosphere, creating a captivating environment that keeps you engaged.”