MARS 2120

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MARS 2120 is a single player role playing shooter 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.

"MARS 2120" is a metroidvania-style game set in a human colony on Mars. As Sgt. Anna "Thirteen" Charlotte, players will explore the Martian landscape, battling enemies and discovering new abilities and equipment. With a focus on engaging melee combat and epic boss battles, players must uncover the secrets of the colony and survive against numerous threats. Various accessibility options ensure a customizable experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Mars 2120 features clever level design and interesting puzzles, making exploration rewarding and engaging.
The game has a solid elemental ability system and satisfying platforming mechanics, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
The visuals and environments are beautifully crafted, providing a charming atmosphere that complements the Metroidvania style.

The game suffers from technical issues, including lag, poor animations, and inconsistent hit detection, which detracts from the overall experience.
Boss fights can be frustratingly inconsistent, with some being too easy while others are overly long and tedious.
The story is poorly conveyed through audio logs, leading to confusion and a lack of emotional engagement with the game's narrative.

story
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The story has been criticized for its lack of coherence and poor delivery, primarily through poorly written audio logs and cringe-worthy voice acting, which detracts from immersion. Many players find the plot confusing and lacking sufficient context, leading to a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, while some find the premise intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired.
- “Don't miss the story!”
- “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 plot is mostly delivered by audio logs, which give you snippets explaining what went horribly wrong in the complex.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them outdated and simplistic, while others appreciated the visual style and how it complements the game's setting. Comparisons to modern titles like Metroid Dread highlight a blend of 3D and 2.5D elements, with some users noting that the visuals are enjoyable despite the gameplay shortcomings.
- “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).”
- “Very nice graphics.”
- “I do give indie games an extra amount of slack, but the gameplay is not good enough to overcome the clearly outdated graphics.”
- “Controls feel somewhat weird, graphics are meh, even in ultra settings.”
- “Visuals are very simple in general.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it clunky and unrefined, particularly criticizing the boss battles and level design. While the exploration and upgrade mechanics are appreciated, the overall execution lacks polish and smoothness typical of the metroidvania genre. However, some users note that the gameplay is still enjoyable enough for a budget indie title, showing potential for improvement.
- “The gameplay connects well exploration, combat, and use of powers.”
- “This is an indie title with enough gameplay to satisfy your thirst for metroidvanias, but it is not super polished or have the highest production values. However, it's cheap enough and offers nice gameplay.”
- “The gameplay was fine and manageable, way better than the early access release, I can say.”
- “This is doubly annoying as bosses are massive bullet sponges with boring mechanics that are just a slog to burn through.”
- “Unfortunately, the level design is quite basic, and paired with the clunky movement mechanics, it's not really fun to explore the map.”
- “I do give indie games an extra amount of slack, but the gameplay is not good enough to overcome the clearly outdated graphics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users highlighting the unique soundtracks and soundscapes as standout features. While some reviews mention other aspects of the game negatively, the music consistently garners positive remarks, contributing to the overall enjoyment of the experience.
- “Said areas feature mostly unique soundtracks and soundscapes, which was one of the better parts of the game.”
- “I've listed mostly negatives other than the visuals/music so far, but there's some positives to mainly how open-ended the game is.”
- “The music seems pretty good, though.”
- “The music in this game is forgettable and lacks any real impact, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the visuals are impressive, the soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired, detracting from the overall experience.”
- “The sound design is inconsistent, with some tracks feeling out of place and failing to enhance the gameplay.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is praised for its cool and engaging qualities, yet some players feel it lacks a sense of progression leading up to the final boss, leaving them wanting to revisit other games in the genre, like Metroid.
- “The atmosphere is fantastic, immersing you in a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
- “The game's atmosphere is captivating, drawing you in and making every moment feel significant.”
- “The ambiance created in this game is truly remarkable, enhancing the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the controls in the game require further optimization to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
- “Controls could use some optimization.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some bugs, which is a common expectation for titles from EA, indicating that stability may be an issue for players.
- “A bit buggy, as you might expect from EA.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”