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MARS 2120

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54%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
68% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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About MARS 2120

MARS 2120 is a single player arcade hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by QUByte Interactive and was released on October 26, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the 22nd Century, mankind has developed the technology that made manned missions to other planets a reality.

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68%Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
optimization1 negative mentions
  • Satisfying exploration and progression loop with rewarding backtracking and ability upgrades.
  • Clever level design, interesting puzzles, and a solid elemental ability system that integrates combat and traversal.
  • Atmospheric Martian environments with varied biomes, good music, and immersive audio design enhancing the sci-fi setting.
  • Combat is often janky and unbalanced, with clunky controls, inconsistent boss fights, and repetitive enemy encounters.
  • Technical issues including poor performance with lag and fps drops, problematic checkpoint/save system, numerous bugs, and frequent loading screens disrupting flow.
  • Navigation problems due to unclear objectives, bad map system, and clunky movement mechanics leading to frustrating backtracking and player confusion.

  • gameplay

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a mix of exploration and ability-based movement mechanics that create a promising core experience, though it suffers from clunky controls, basic level design, and repetitive boss fights. While not polished or highly refined, it provides enough content and upgrades to satisfy metroidvania fans willing to overlook its rough edges. Overall, the game’s gameplay is enjoyable but somewhat inconsistent, reflecting its indie status.

    • “Some sections stand out for their clever use of movement mechanics, particularly when abilities are combined to navigate more complex terrain.”
    • “For players who enjoy exploration-heavy gameplay and are willing to navigate some rough edges, it provides a worthwhile journey through a hostile and mysterious Martian world.”
    • “Gameplay connects well exploration, combat and use of powers.”
    • “Bosses are massive bullet sponges with boring mechanics that are just a slog to burn through.”
    • “The level design is quite basic and paired with the clunky movement mechanics it's not really fun to explore the map.”
    • “The gameplay is not good enough to overcome the clearly outdated graphics.”

  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The graphics are generally simple and somewhat outdated, with a few reviewers describing them as fuzzy or "meh," but they effectively complement the game's tone and setting. While not groundbreaking, the visuals receive praise for supporting the atmosphere and evoking a classic metroidvania style.

    • “While the graphics are not groundbreaking, they are consistent and effective in supporting the game’s tone.”
    • “Metroidvania + graphics + giant bosses = a modern/indie Super Metroid.”
    • “This is a pretty fun Metroid-like that reminds me of the graphic style of Dread with the mostly 3D on a 2.5D track (aka 2D but turns around the environment at times).”
    • “Graphics are strangely fuzzy, controls and combat are janky, boss fights are either curiously easy or maddeningly frustrating, and the map system is absolutely abysmal.”
    • “Controls feel somewhat weird, graphics are meh, even in ultra settings, and enemies, those that don't fly, are bullet sponges that can be stunlocked if you just keep firing while standing still.”
    • “I do give indie games an extra amount of slack, but the gameplay is not good enough to overcome the clearly outdated graphics.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The story is generally seen as confusing and poorly executed, relying heavily on poorly written audio logs and featuring cringeworthy voice acting that breaks immersion. While the premise shows some promise, the plot falls flat with unclear narrative elements and insufficient information, leaving many players dissatisfied.

    • “The plot is mostly delivered by audio logs, which give you snippets explaining what went horribly wrong in the complex.”
    • “Don't miss the story!”
    • “Story seems interesting, but I won't try hoping that game gets any better than what first 20 minutes gives.”
    • “What breaks this immersion though is the lackluster story told through very poorly written logs that feature some cringeworthy voice acting.”
    • “The whole story fell flat and things didn't make sense, like this random AI that shows up at the end.”
    • “The story is confusing and you never have enough info to understand what is happening.”

  • music

    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 57% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring subtle ambient sounds and unique soundtracks that enhance the atmosphere. Users find the audio design to be one of the stronger aspects, contributing positively to the overall experience.

    • “The audio design complements this atmosphere with subtle ambient sounds and restrained musical cues.”
    • “Said areas feature mostly unique soundtracks and soundscapes, which was one of the better parts of the game.”
    • “The music seems pretty good, though.”

  • atmosphere

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its detailed visual design of the Martian research facility and subtle, immersive audio. However, some players felt it lacked a sense of tension or buildup, making the experience less compelling compared to similar titles like Metroid.

    • “Visually, the game presents a detailed and atmospheric depiction of a Martian research facility.”
    • “The audio design complements this atmosphere with subtle ambient sounds and restrained musical cues.”
    • “It's great for atmosphere, but I didn't really feel a sense of anything building up to the final boss.”

  • optimization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The optimization of the controls is noted as needing improvement, suggesting that they may feel unresponsive or inefficient and could benefit from refinement.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's stability is somewhat problematic, with users experiencing occasional bugs typical of EA releases. Overall, it may suffer from technical issues that affect smooth gameplay.

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MARS 2120 is a arcade hack and slash game with science fiction theme. Common tags for MARS 2120 include indie, trading, exploration, 2.5d, metroidvania and others.

MARS 2120 is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

MARS 2120 was released on October 26, 2022.

MARS 2120 was developed by QUByte Interactive.

MARS 2120 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked MARS 2120 for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

MARS 2120 is a single player game.

Similar games include Axiom Verge 2, Ghost Song, Rebel Transmute, Dark Light, DOOMBLADE and others.