MEMORIES OF MARS

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"Memories of Mars" is a survival game set on the abandoned mining operations of Mars. Explore the Martian terrain, build a habitable homestead, and uncover the events leading to the withdrawal from the Red Planet. The game features a large open world, cooperative and competitive multiplayer, upgradeable skills and items, and various NPCs and competing players to combat. Join in-game events and follow the "Emergency Protocols" system to learn about the downfall of the colonization efforts.

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 520 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

grinding52 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and a well-designed atmosphere that captures the essence of Mars.
The AI enemies are challenging and provide a fun combat experience, requiring players to strategize.
The base building mechanics are engaging, allowing players to create and customize their own structures.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and support.
There are significant issues with server stability, including frequent crashes and lag.
The grind for resources and progression is excessive, making it frustrating for players to advance.

gameplay
62 mentions
29 % positive mentions
65 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of engaging survival and exploration mechanics, with a strong emphasis on crafting and building, which many players find enjoyable and well-executed. However, some users report issues with repetitiveness, lack of direction, and bugs that hinder the overall experience, particularly in PvP scenarios. While the game shows promise with its mechanics and visuals, it is still in early access and requires further development to address gameplay balance and community engagement.
- “Mom is a fun survival and exploration game with smooth and engaging gameplay.”
- “The building mechanics in this game are by far the best I've ever seen in any game.”
- “Gorgeous scenery, solid client, depth of gameplay... for this genre, it checks all the marks and does it very well!”
- “End-game is an absolute pain in the ass and the gameplay gets quite repetitive.”
- “I'm about 80% through now and the gameplay is 90% pain and 10% satisfaction.”
- “Bugs and game-breaking gameplay are neglected for months (literal months).”
grinding
54 mentions
0 % positive mentions
4 % neutral mentions
96 % negative mentions
The game's grinding mechanics are a significant point of contention among players, with many describing it as tedious and repetitive, often requiring extensive time investment for minimal rewards. While some players appreciate the resource gathering and crafting aspects, others find the grind excessive, particularly in the context of skill progression and base building, leading to frustration and a sense of wasted effort. Overall, if grinding is not a preferred gameplay style, this game may not be enjoyable.
- “It basically becomes 'go to point A, then go back to your base, then go to point B, then return, etc.' and the reward for all that grinding?”
- “Absolutely unacceptable, after all that time committed to the game I didn't get remotely close to acquiring any of the high-end gear I was hoping to get, that probably would require at least another 150-200 hours of grinding to do so, oh, and that's without ever taking more than a week or two away from the game or else everything you slaved for disappears.”
- “The downside then, is that the game gets quite grindy and repetitive after a while.”
story
50 mentions
26 % positive mentions
68 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its potential and compelling elements, while others criticize its lack of depth and direction. Many users express a desire for more expansive narrative content and missions, noting that the gameplay often overshadows the story. Overall, while there are positive aspects to the storyline, such as engaging missions and a solid backstory, the game's abandonment and limited content have left many feeling disappointed.
- “The game is well written and the story is compelling; the graphics are good, and the AI is densely populated but not overwhelming.”
- “It now has a story and a lot of missions that they call protocols and an actual ending where you can launch your space capsule back to Earth.”
- “You progress normally building a base, gathering resources, crafting better stuff, and moving the storyline forward.”
- “No story, no goal, boring.”
- “There is no story arc and after you have explored the map a bit, there's not a lot of challenge.”
- “It now has a story and a lot of missions that they call protocols and an actual ending where you can launch your space capsule back to earth.”
graphics
48 mentions
56 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their impressive detail and aesthetic quality, often likened to visuals from a sci-fi movie. Many players highlight the stunning environments, particularly the dynamic sky and atmospheric effects, although some note minor technical issues and a few dated textures. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point of the game, contributing significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The visuals are impressive, the buildings, the settlements, and the whole map feel like something you would see in a sci-fi movie.”
- “So much detail was put into the graphics.”
- “The visuals are amazing, in particular the sunrise and sunsets are stunning.”
- “The graphics look a bit dated and the AI is quite weak, but it's still early access and I've seen some steps in the right direction between season 1 and season 2.”
- “Someone took the survival genre, created a tiny map (it's not even the whole planet - just a very very small space), slapped generic graphics on it, slapped a big price tag on it and crossed their fingers.”
- “Generic survival shooter with low quality graphics, animations and gunplay.”
stability
36 mentions
8 % positive mentions
-6 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users reporting persistent bugs, glitches, and performance issues, even after two years since its release. While some players acknowledge improvements and find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall consensus is that significant stability issues remain, affecting gameplay and user experience. Many hope for further updates and fixes from the developers to enhance stability and performance.
- “The game runs great for the most part, with only a few lag spikes now and then after the last update, but the developers are addressing the issue immediately.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive, with minimal crashes and smooth gameplay overall.”
- “I appreciate how the developers are proactive in fixing stability issues, ensuring a smoother experience for players.”
- “This game sucks; it's so buggy I can't even complete the first training, and there are only like five people in the entire world that play this game.”
- “The game freezes hardcore very often, and I was disconnected a couple of times.”
- “Horribly buggy survival game.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its repetitive nature and limited variety, often describing it as a short loop that becomes monotonous. While some find the laid-back and relaxing quality of the music acceptable, others prefer to turn it off entirely. Overall, there is a desire for more dynamic and engaging musical elements in future updates.
- “Graphics, sound, music were all good.”
- “Laid back and relaxing music and just damn silent mostly.”
- “Looking forward to more additions like vehicles, activities, dynamic music, etc.”
- “My main gripes with the game are (1) the wildly repetitive soundtrack, and (2) the lack of more interesting enemies.”
- “I've been listening to the same music loop, which seems about four minutes long at most, the whole time.”
- “There is 1 song which is 10 seconds long, and it loops for eternity.”
optimization
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players praise its performance and visual quality, others highlight significant issues such as freezes and bugs typical of early access titles. Overall, many agree that with some tweaks, the game shows great potential and is better optimized than several other games that have exited early access.
- “The game is extremely optimized; it looks great and runs smoothly.”
- “For an early access launch, this game is phenomenal—better optimized and with fewer bugs than some games that have left early access.”
- “Other than that, it is a very optimized early access survival game.”
- “Also, it's optimized horribly; poor game, poor developers.”
- “Take it from someone who's lived the disappointment of wasting tons of cash on bad, unoptimized EA survivor games many times.”
- “This game is awesome; it just requires a little tweak and some optimization because there are a lot of freezes, bugs, and expected issues from an early access, but definitely worth your time and money.”
atmosphere
8 mentions
75 % positive mentions
13 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive and engaging qualities, featuring a friendly environment that enhances gameplay. Players appreciate the stunning visuals and the tension created by the setting, particularly in the context of shooting, looting, and character development. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, with many hoping for further improvements.
- “The atmosphere of the game is awesome.”
- “Very atmospheric game, I hope it continues to improve.”
- “The atmosphere and skybox look amazing.”
- “The first time I was playing this kind of game, the atmosphere was pretty tense and too tough for my age, I guess.”
humor
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, featuring a mix of unfunny jokes and amusing bugs that can either entertain or frustrate players. Some players found humor in the quirky visuals, such as character shadows revealing odd shapes, while others noted instances of condescending dialogue that felt more annoying than funny. Overall, the humor seems to rely on a blend of slapstick and absurdity, with moments that can be both amusing and irritating.
- “The game is very choppy motion-wise, and your character model's shadow reveals the shapes used in your entity design, which was a funny sight.”
- “Yes, there are bugs that can be either funny or annoying.”
- “You can paint the houses of your neighbors pink and make the developers go clean up your funny mess, washing it tile by tile.”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over perceived greed from the developers. Many feel that the game lacks substance and future potential, further exacerbating concerns about its exploitative financial practices.
- “Just another greedy cash grab by another greedy developer using Steam as a platform for theft.”
- “The game is a dull cash grab with very, and I mean very, little promise of much more of a future.”
- “Not sure what the advertising rules are, but why not be the first to make money doing product placement?”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, as players report that it ends abruptly with no additional content or endgame activities, leaving them with little incentive to continue playing after reaching the highest level.
- “And after that, there is nothing... the game kind of ends with nothing else to do, with no endgame content and no replayability value. The only option is to uninstall the game and leave it in your Steam library to collect dust.”
- “But right now, there's no replayability once a player reaches the apex.”
character development
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is noted for its immersive atmosphere and integration with gameplay elements like shooting and looting; however, players criticize the convoluted "survival skill tree" system, which hinders progress and feels unnecessarily complicated.
- “The character development in this game is incredibly immersive, allowing players to truly connect with their characters as they evolve throughout the story.”
- “I love how the character development is intertwined with the gameplay, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The depth of character development adds layers to the narrative, making each character's journey feel unique and engaging.”
- “No, they're nicely tucked away behind a stupidly arduous system of character development 'survival skill tree' trait that can only be leveled up by unlocking other skills, which really doesn't make any sense other than to slow down your ability to survive.”