MARS 2120

About

"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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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a rewarding exploration system, allowing players to find upgrades and skills that enhance gameplay.
The visuals and music contribute positively to the atmosphere, with some breathtaking vistas and unique soundtracks.
Boss designs are engaging and offer a mix of challenge and cinematic flair, making encounters memorable.

The controls and movement mechanics feel clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The story is poorly delivered through audio logs, lacking coherence and failing to build tension or engagement.
Many enemies are either bullet sponges or easily stun-locked, resulting in inconsistent challenge and combat dynamics.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been criticized for its lack of coherence and poor delivery, primarily through audio logs that fail to engage players. Many reviewers found the narrative confusing and poorly written, with elements that felt disjointed and unconvincing, detracting from the overall immersion. While some found the premise intriguing, the execution left much to be desired, leading to a generally negative reception of the story aspect.
- “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
44%
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Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the visuals and their alignment with the game's setting, others find them outdated and simplistic, even at higher settings. The game's aesthetic has been compared to modern titles, with some noting a pleasing 2.5D style reminiscent of other popular metroidvania games. However, the general consensus leans towards the graphics being a weak point in an otherwise engaging gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Controls feel somewhat weird, graphics are meh, even in ultra settings, and enemies 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.”
- “Visuals are very simple in general.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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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 use of powers are appreciated, the overall mechanics lack the polish expected from a metroidvania. However, some users note that the game offers a satisfactory experience for its price, suggesting potential for improvement in future updates.
- “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, but it's cheap enough and has 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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17%
33%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with unique soundtracks and soundscapes that enhance the overall experience. While some reviews highlight other aspects negatively, the music stands out as a positive feature, contributing to the game's atmosphere. Overall, it is described as enjoyable and fitting for the game's themes.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Said areas feature mostly unique soundtracks and soundscapes which was one of the better parts of the game.”
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, prompting comparisons to 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 with its unique art style and sound design.”
- “The ambiance created in this game is truly remarkable, making every moment feel intense and engaging.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
300%
The game exhibits some bugs, which is a common expectation for titles published by 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 experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”