- February 18, 2022
- The Mars Society
MarsVR: Mars Desert Research Station VR
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PC
Windows
About
Early AccessThis is an early access version of the final MarsVR application. About the SoftwareThe Mars Society, the world's largest nonprofit organization dedicated to the human exploration of Mars, operates the Mars Virtual Reality (MarsVR) program to create engineering-grade virtual reality simulations of future human Mars exploration. The MarsVR team has been working since 2018 on a digital…
- The graphics are nice, and the Martian surface is well done and vast, providing an interesting environment to explore.
- The game has potential for future updates to add more interaction and gameplay elements, making it an intriguing concept for a Mars simulation.
- It's free to play, which makes it accessible for anyone interested in the theme of life on Mars.
- The control input system is severely broken, making the game unplayable and frustrating for users.
- The experience feels very barebones and unfinished, lacking meaningful interactions and content beyond a short tour.
- Many players reported issues with motion sickness and performance problems, including lag and glitches that detract from the experience.
stability3 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe stability of the game is criticized for being plagued with numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a sense of an unfinished project. Players report issues such as erratic vehicle behavior and the ability to walk through terrain, which detracts from the overall experience. While the immersive environment is appreciated, the lack of polish significantly impacts gameplay.
“Its a good start, a lot of bugs and glitches. I was throwing the car around and walking through and under the mountains. Good little tune though kept me sane as I walked into the vast desert of nothing trying to find the barriers of the landscape. Never did find them. I walked so far, I couldn't see any rocks or mountains anymore. Truly did feel like I was in the dry desert of the red planet. Anyways, this simulation or game really feels like an unfinished project.”
“You can then walk wherever you want and then pick up some objects, see the inside of some of the areas and some additional assets not shown on the official 'tour.' Yes, you can grab onto the steering wheel of a buggy, which is the highlight of this app... sadly.”
“There also needs to be a quick move option, the buggy should be usable, and the ability to pick up Martian rocks and sand would be good.”
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