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M.A.R.S.

50%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, monetization
50% User Score Based on 337 reviews

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MARS is a Third Person Shooter brimming with creativity and unique features long forgotten in this day of modern AAA games. From the hilarious Headhunter mode, to Huge Mecha vs Mecha battles, to fully customizable loadouts; MARS is a gem to behold amongst the TPS genre.

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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 337 reviews
gameplay12 positive mentions
story6 negative mentions

  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Zombies Monsters Robots, bringing back familiar gameplay mechanics and characters.
  • The PVE modes are engaging and provide a variety of challenges, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
  • The graphics, while dated, still manage to capture a certain charm that appeals to players looking for a fun, casual shooter.
  • The game is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win mechanics, with many essential items and weapons locked behind a paywall or rental system.
  • Connection issues and high latency, especially for players outside of North America, significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
  • The voice acting and overall presentation are often described as poor, detracting from the immersion and enjoyment of the game.
  • gameplay
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring competent third-person cover shooting mechanics reminiscent of early Gears of War titles, but marred by dated graphics and a convoluted economy that emphasizes pay-to-win elements. While some players find enjoyment in the chaotic mechanics and co-op options, many criticize the overall execution, including poor voice acting and clunky controls, leading to a frustrating experience for those seeking a polished game. Overall, it offers nostalgic fun for some, but significant issues may deter others.

    • “Boasts superior graphics and mechanics, though falls slightly short in narrative compared to genre peers.”
    • “Lots of fun with many different gameplay types; takes a very long time to understand how the menus and customizations work, but all in all, for a free-to-play game, it is definitely worth at least trying out.”
    • “Gameplay is good and the co-op and PvP options are good.”
    • “The gameplay itself is nothing special, but it's a competent enough third-person cover shooter.”
    • “Everything about the gameplay was bad.”
    • “Makes the gameplay feel clunky.”
  • story
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that it feels more like an old-school arcade shooter than a narrative-driven experience. Voice acting is particularly panned, described as poor quality and lacking emotional engagement, which detracts from the overall immersion. While there are various mission types and PvE elements that some players find enjoyable, the overarching narrative is seen as weak, with repetitive missions and minimal worldbuilding.

    • “The PvE is actually the meat of the game; it's got story-driven maps, defense tower maps, assault maps, and the like where you'll be fighting all kinds of monsters in very arcade-like settings where you can use coins to revive yourself or your teammate when you die.”
    • “One of the game's biggest strong suits is the PvE; PvE alone really makes me like this game a lot. The assault ops are my favorite type of the PvE maps, not only is it engaging with the action, like the other PvE types, but with the story the players are involved in as well.”
    • “Even though there is technically a story mode for this game, there needs to be more missions for it and better rewards.”
    • “The single player missions have terrible voice acting and a lot more ambition than the production value can actually show, so it's pretty hilarious.”
    • “Upon browsing through the shop, it's very reasonable to say the game is pay to win; you can't get anything permanent with the in-game gold or credits from doing daily missions.”
    • “The animations are janky, the audio mixing is terrible, and the voice acting is genuinely the worst I have ever heard. It doesn't have any plot or worldbuilding beyond 'there are bad guys, shoot them', and the levels themselves seem to be linear to the point of feeling almost claustrophobic.”
  • graphics
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players describing them as outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles, while others note that they are decent for the game's age. Some players appreciate the stunning visuals and expansive environments, but a significant number criticize the poor quality and lack of color, leading to an overall perception of mediocrity in the graphical presentation. Despite some positive remarks, the consensus leans towards disappointment, particularly when compared to contemporary standards.

    • “Boasts superior graphics and mechanics, though falls slightly short in narrative compared to genre peers.”
    • “Features intense combat, stunning graphics, and an expansive environment to explore.”
    • “The graphics are also stunning and the game world is quite expansive.”
    • “Extremely outdated graphics with the poorest controls, with only 1 action button.”
    • “Graphically, it looks like a PS2 game.”
    • “Note: I really do not like the graphics of this game; they seem outdated, old, and a few of the models and sounds looked and sounded so alike what I've seen in some other games. I suspect they are either stolen or simply made so generic that I cannot tell them apart, which doesn't bode well for any originality.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for being predatory and exploitative, with players describing it as a blatant cash grab. Egregious microtransactions, time-based rentals for essential items, and a reliance on gambling mechanics for permanent unlocks have left many feeling frustrated and disappointed with the overall quality and integrity of the game.

    • “The game features a confusing monetization model that includes time-based rentals for cosmetics and weapons, which feels outdated.”
    • “There are numerous microtransactions that can be frustrating, especially with the reliance on premium currency for essential items.”
    • “The monetization strategy is heavily focused on gambling mechanics for unlocking permanent items, which can be off-putting for players.”
    • “Such potential to have a decent game turned into cash grabbing and pay to win.”
    • “The game's quality is horrible, and the microtransactions are more predatory than your weird uncle.”
    • “Scummy microtransactions, mind-bogglingly archaic time-based rental for virtually every cosmetic and weapon and item in the game, exclusively gambling for the vast majority of permanent unlocks, and necessary items for PvE that can only be obtained through rental and/or premium currency.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized, with players noting that it can be excessively time-consuming, often requiring real money to progress effectively. While some find enjoyment in the grind reminiscent of other titles, many express frustration over the tediousness and the developers' reliance on loot boxes and temporary purchases, suggesting that the game may not sustain long-term interest without significant changes.

    • “The game is grindy to the point that you'll actually need to use real money.”
    • “You will spend 6-7 hours of straight grinding to roll the dice to craft a gun that will end up not even being useful.”
    • “Grinding for any gun will take you months, and you can only buy temporary guns with earned in-game money. The game will not last; don't spend your money or support these devs unless they learn their lesson about greedy monetization.”
  • humor
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding the absurdity of the game rules and the "so bad it's funny" quality of the voice acting entertaining, while others describe it as cringe-inducing and poorly executed. The contrast between the ambitious single-player missions and their low production value adds to the comedic effect, though the overall experience can feel frustrating due to paywalls and ineffective in-game currency.

    • “Game rules which can only be seen in their Discord channel are so ridiculously funny that not even a major AAA game could create something like it.”
    • “The single-player missions have terrible voice acting and a lot more ambition than the production value can actually show, making it pretty hilarious.”
    • “Some sound fine, but others make you feel like you're watching a poorly dubbed anime; at least it's funny bad, not cringe bad.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, significantly impacting stability; players report issues such as being unable to claim mission rewards, respawn, and control their characters during critical moments. Overall, the game's performance is described as poorly optimized and frustratingly unstable.

    • “Really really buggy, can't even claim mission rewards.”
    • “There are some annoying bugs and glitches, like you can't respawn even when you have respawn coins. When you try to spawn your mech in the middle of a fight, it glitches and you can't see or control your character until you die. The melee and shield enemies can hit you even when you dodge them. There are many bugs and glitches I can't remember.”
    • “Game is buggy as hell.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users find it generic and bland, others appreciate specific moments and highlight the fantastic menu music and atmospheric tracks during gameplay. Overall, it is described as decent but not exceptional.

    • “The music in general is good and decent but not awesome outside of a few specific moments.”
    • “The menu music is fantastic and the whole 'station is overrun with hostiles' atmosphere is extremely well done.”
    • “The music is generic and bland, contributing to a poor overall experience.”
    • “The English voice acting was not good, obviously read from a script, making the music feel even less engaging.”
    • “The gameplay is abysmal, and the music does nothing to enhance the experience.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization appears to be lacking, with users noting that it feels as if the developers were still learning programming during its creation. While the game is enjoyable for social play, it suffers from bugs and performance issues, similar to its predecessor, ZMR.

    • “They seem to have learned to program while making the game, and did give up on optimization for the time being, but the game is nice and is enjoyable to spend time with some friends.”
    • “They seem to have learned to program while making the game and gave up on optimization for the time being, but the game is nice and is enjoyable to spend time with some friends.”
    • “Still the same weirdly optimized, buggy, pay-to-win game as ZMR.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is highly praised for its fantastic menu music and the immersive feeling of a station overrun with hostiles, effectively enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The menu music is fantastic, and the whole 'station is overrun with hostiles' atmosphere is extremely well done.”

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