- September 25, 2015
- HyperKat Games
Mars Colony: Frontier
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About
"Mars Colony: Frontier" is an open-world simulator where you, as an astronaut stranded on Mars, must manage survival for yourself and the colony against various hazards. Play solo or with up to 7 other players in multiplayer mode, competing for resource control in a dynamic economy. Choose from four career paths to specialize or generalize skills in this immersive experience of life on the red planet.











- The game offers a relatively realistic simulation of living in a Martian colony, appealing to fans of science and survival mechanics.
- It features engaging gameplay with the ability to build and manage your own base, along with multiplayer options for competitive play.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates to improve the game, showing commitment to its future development.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable for many users.
- Graphics and user interface are considered subpar, which detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
- Many players feel that the game has been simplified compared to its predecessor, losing some of the depth and complexity that made the original enjoyable.
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the effort put into developing intriguing plotlines involving mars quakes and missing persons, while others find the narrative elements lacking and unsatisfying. Many users express frustration with the story mode's execution, citing issues like bugs and a lack of engaging content, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while there are promising aspects to the story, it appears to need further refinement and development to fully engage players.
“With storylines that have graduated from 'challenger' to include mars quakes, missing persons, and others that I won't spoil, it's easy to see the hard work Howard and his team put into this game.”
“The first campaign segment is done, and the sheer amount of control over all the aspects of keeping a breathable atmosphere, crops, and mining will keep the player involved even when the storyline is quiet.”
“I like the addition of a new map, looking forward to more maps and add-ons to the storyline.”
“Other things were added, and there are some story elements, but unfortunately they aren't very satisfying.”
“Started in story mode... talk to so and so, then nothing to do.”
“Game locks up when trying to start story mode, do not buy.”