Mars Odyssey
- September 8, 2016
- Steel Wool Studios
Get on Steam"Mars Odyssey" is a virtual reality simulation game that allows players to land on and explore the surface of Mars. Players can interact with realistic replicas of NASA landers and rovers, and learn about the Red Planet's history and geography. The game is designed for short play sessions, with an average playtime of 20 minutes.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Oculus Rift
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game offers a visually stunning and immersive experience, allowing players to explore Mars rovers and learn about Mars exploration.
- It serves as an excellent educational tool, providing interesting facts and insights about Mars and its rovers, making it suitable for space enthusiasts and younger audiences.
- Despite its short playtime, the game is well-executed and enjoyable, with a good balance of interactivity and informative content.
- The gameplay is minimal and often feels more like an interactive museum display than a traditional game, which may disappoint those seeking a more engaging experience.
- The game is quite short, with some players feeling it ends abruptly and lacks substantial content for the price.
- Technical issues such as a poor user interface, bugs, and low-resolution textures detract from the overall experience.
- graphics7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their stunning and lifelike quality, enhancing the immersive experience. While some visuals are described as short and not spectacular, they still feature interesting details and excellent audio, with particular commendation for the helmet visuals and physics. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the educational aspect of the game.
“Graphics are stunning and lifelike, which make the experience much more immersive and something you will want to share with friends.”
“Visuals are great and audio is fantastic.”
“Excellent visuals, interesting bits of info, and a great teleport system.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being minimalistic and lacking depth, with many describing it as more of a series of tech demos than a fully developed experience. While some players appreciate the mechanics, they feel the tasks are mundane and the overall gameplay is underwhelming, making it seem more suited for a younger audience.
“I like the game mechanics; they are engaging and provide a unique experience.”
“The game offers a refreshing take on gameplay that keeps you entertained.”
“The mechanics are simple yet effective, making it accessible for players of all ages.”
“It's just some 'tech demos' or levels you're skipping through, and the game mechanics are minimalistic.”
“It's not for everyone; there is no real gameplay, and the few tasks are quite mundane.”
“While the almost non-existent 'gameplay' part is underwhelming, it did prompt me to search how Opportunity cleans its dust off solar panels after blasting the dust off in the game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, particularly for fans of space exploration. However, players suggest that adding a landing experience on Mars would significantly enhance the overall journey and immersion.
“If you love all things outside our Earth's atmosphere, then pick this up and go on a journey 54.6 million kilometers away!”
“The quality is top-notch, but one key suggestion to the developers would be to allow for the landing experience when you leave the space station. Seeing an atmospheric approach and landing on Mars would be awesome and really enhance the entire experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, but it is highly immersive and enjoyable during the initial playthrough.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its refreshing experience, but users report significant stability issues, describing it as buggy and short.
“The game is incredibly buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“I encountered numerous crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
“The stability issues really hindered my ability to immerse myself in the gameplay.”
