Marsaction: Infinite Ambition

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Marsaction: Infinite Ambition is a strategy game with an intriguing story and good mechanics, but is weighed down by excessive grinding, annoying ads, and bugs. In the game, you must save humanity by eliminating swarms on Mars. Its wonderful visuals and intense combat create an immersive experience, despite its drawbacks.

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

Marsaction: Infinite Ambition screenshot

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 5,046 reviews

graphics185 positive mentions

monetization137 negative mentions

The graphics are impressive and the game has a unique outer space theme that sets it apart from typical city-building games.
The game offers a variety of gameplay mechanics and layered tasks that can keep players engaged for a while.
The combat mechanics and cut-scenes are enjoyable, providing a refreshing twist to the usual gameplay.

The game is heavily focused on microtransactions, making it difficult for free-to-play players to progress without spending money.
Many players report frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration.
The game is often criticized for false advertising, as it does not deliver the gameplay experience shown in promotional materials.

graphics
243 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
19%
5%
Overall, the graphics of the game have received a positive reception, with many users praising their quality, detail, and artistic design. While some reviews noted inconsistencies in graphic quality, the majority highlighted the visuals as a standout feature, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, a few critiques mentioned that the graphics, while good, do not significantly differentiate the game from others in the genre.
- “The graphics are amazing & gameplay is addicting.”
- “Graphics are clean and beautiful.”
- “The graphics quality is so great!!”
- “Ummmmm not too good... the graphics are extremely outdated, the game is a very cheap copy of Rise of Kingdoms, with a few things changed - I hate to say this, but I cannot recommend this game... 2 stars - there are just better games out there in the same genre like Rise of Kingdoms, State of Survival, etc.”
- “Graphics are terrible compared to the advertised gameplay.”
- “It has just terrible graphics and mechanics.”
monetization
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
9%
85%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertising and high in-app purchase prices, with many players feeling deceived by ads that showcase gameplay not present in the actual game. While some users appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, they express frustration over the constant prompts for expensive microtransactions, labeling the game as a cash grab. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to prioritize profit over player experience, leading to disappointment among users who expected a different gameplay experience based on the advertisements.
- “No ads to bother you for any reason.”
- “This game is over the top, no ads fun and there is plenty to do that keeps you playing for hours ... this is the type of game I've been looking for!”
- “Great gameplay, but too many prompts for in-app purchases.”
- “Some of the in-app purchases are a little steep in price, way out of my range.”
- “The ads for this game are not at all what this game is.”
- “It's a pay-to-win game and the rewards suck; the offices that you get you have to pay to get any good ones or you'll be stuck with the same three ones that they give you in the beginning of the game.”
gameplay
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
55%
15%
The gameplay of this game has received mixed reviews, with many users noting its similarities to other strategy games, leading to perceptions of it being uninspired and repetitive. While some appreciate the graphics and find the mechanics engaging, others criticize the reliance on pay-to-win elements and false advertising that misrepresents the actual gameplay experience. Overall, the game is seen as a standard entry in the genre, with potential for enjoyment but marred by issues like grind-heavy mechanics and a lack of innovation.
- “The mechanics of the game are very layered, and there are a lot of paths to carry out different tasks and claim rewards for the tasks you've done.”
- “Great gameplay, great interaction, a bit pay to play.”
- “Excellent gameplay and graphics.”
- “As gameplay, it's boring and uninspired with no strategy involved.”
- “False advertisement game (gameplay is nothing like ads and displayed images) full of microtransactions + systems to force you into buying said microtransactions, with a healthy dose of bot-spam reviews to make it look good.”
- “Pay to win, boring gameplay, everything feels like a second job.”
story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
34%
3%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and strong graphics, often drawing comparisons to popular sci-fi themes like "Starship Troopers." However, several reviews highlight frustrations with the game's progression system, which is perceived as heavily reliant on microtransactions, making it difficult to advance without spending money. Overall, while the storyline captivates many, the gameplay experience is marred by technical issues and a pay-to-win model.
- “Great graphics and like the fight in 3D; gave four stars at the moment due to the fact I'm still progressing and have more to discover in the storyline.”
- “Engaging gameplay and a pretty good storyline.”
- “I love that the storyline is audible!”
- “Its concept looked great (Starcraft meets Starship Troopers) as well as the graphics, and the storyline in the preview; but once downloaded, it was a major letdown.”
- “A typical - will take ages to upgrade buildings, and nothing in the story to otherwise engage you, but we will make you pay for it anyway.”
- “You literally get stuck by the fourth mission without spending money.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and disconnections, particularly during missions and loading screens. While some players have experienced minimal issues, many others describe the game as buggy and in need of substantial improvements to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its current instability, leading to frustration among players.
- “So far, it has solid gameplay, no glitches, and is unique and easy to get into.”
- “I will probably continue playing it, but I stopped because it is buggy, and I got constantly disconnected!”
- “Great potential this game has but is full of glitches; sometimes when on a mission, the screen flickers black and white while the game freezes. Reloading helps, but it should be fixed.”
- “Can't open in-game email, can't use timer item, can't click helping members progress... this is starting to upset us when there are so many glitches.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently describe the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and time-consuming, often feeling that progress is artificially slowed to encourage spending money. Many express frustration with the necessity of grinding for resources and upgrades, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than an engaging experience. While some appreciate the game's concept and graphics, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding detracts significantly from overall enjoyment.
- “Game progress is slow and tedious with progress obstacles that only disappear when you purchase various items.”
- “Hours of endless grinding unless you want to pay!”
- “Unhappy because most of the time you have to spend, spend, spend or farm, farm, farm and the farming is overstretched; the game becomes boring within the first week or so. I spent a lot just to quit the game.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the relaxing soundtrack and nostalgic elements reminiscent of classic RTS games. However, some users find it repetitive and wish for options to toggle the background music on and off. Overall, while the sound design is praised, it can become tiresome over extended play sessions.
- “The sounds and music and all the different voices are awesome.”
- “I like this game a lot, especially the music that plays when you are outside of your base. The game is pretty easy to do; it's addictive too. Great job!”
- “Good graphics, nice gameplay, and it's fun... cool soundtrack too.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing but can be tiring to listen to after several weeks of playing.”
- “Just another version of the same old song and dance.”
- “Why can't I turn off that god awful 'music'?”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its lightheartedness, with players appreciating funny sound effects and amusing moments within the gameplay. While some players experienced mixed feelings about the game overall, the comedic elements, including a fast-paced and engaging story, contributed positively to their enjoyment.
- “Very small side note, but the sound effects for some of the guns are funny.”
- “Fast and funny, great story.”
- “It's so funny.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any crashes reported by users.
- “Runs smoothly and best of all, no crashes!”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs; the frame rates are consistently high and the loading times are minimal.”