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Monuments of Mars

41%Game Brain Score
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57% User Score Based on 23 reviews

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When astronauts sent to explore mysterious structures on the surface of Mars disappear, NASA sends you to investiagte. Collect incredible articfacts and fight deadly alien creatures as you wander through the Red Planet's unexplained wonders to solve ancient mysterys.

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gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Monuments of Mars offers a nostalgic experience for fans of classic DOS platformers, providing a sense of charm from its era.
  • The game features a variety of puzzles and challenges that can be engaging, especially for those who appreciate retro gaming.
  • It is considered more playable than other titles from the same era, with better hitboxes and a more coherent level design.
  • The controls are clunky and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating and difficult at times.
  • Graphics and sound are severely outdated, with a limited color palette and minimal audio effects that detract from the overall experience.
  • The level design can be simplistic and repetitive, with many players getting stuck due to poor collision detection and unclear mechanics.
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Monuments of Mars" revolves around a squad of astronauts on a rescue mission to uncover the fate of their missing colleagues on Mars. While the narrative is straightforward and reflective of its 1991 release, it lacks depth and artistic elements, leaving some players feeling underwhelmed.

    • “You play as an astronaut sent on a mission to rescue other astronauts that have gone missing on Mars.”
    • “In 'Monuments of Mars', you explore the red planet in order to find out what happened to former astronauts who did not return from their mission.”
    • “This game from 1991 is an Apogee title I did not play during my childhood, so 31-year-old me experienced this crude-looking Mars mission for the first time.”
    • “Storywise, well, it's once again simple, which is expected for a game as old as this one.”
    • “No good story, no good graphics, no music, so no art enjoyment, aha.”
    • “In 'Monuments of Mars' you explore the red planet in order to find out what happened to former astronauts not coming back from their mission.”
  • gameplay
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Monuments of Mars" is a puzzle platformer that offers a mix of fun and challenge, with improved hitboxes and engaging riddles. While some players find the movement choppy and experience initial frustrations, the overall mechanics and level design provide a more forgiving experience compared to similar titles. The game features unique elements like invisible switches and movable blocks, setting it apart from other series.

    • “Monuments of Mars is a puzzle platformer where you'll go level after level figuring out how to resolve each one and learning about the mechanics outside of the usual controls.”
    • “The hitboxes are better, the riddles are more fun, and the gameplay itself doesn't feel 'that bad'.”
    • “So, despite being incredibly subpar compared to the vast majority of good games released in the same year, how is the gameplay?”
    • “Got stuck in the first hole after like 3 seconds of gameplay. 1/10”
    • “Gameplay is quite different from the Nevada Smith series because many areas only become accessible after tripping invisible switches, and there are movable blocks.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are outdated, reflecting its origins in an era of limited PC capabilities, characterized by a restricted color palette and basic CGA visuals. While some players may appreciate the nostalgia, many find the graphics laggy and unappealing, contributing to an overall lack of artistic enjoyment.

    • “As far as graphics go, this game was made for PC in an era when PCs weren't all that powerful, so it has a very limited color palette; sound is also just a handful of beeps and boops.”
    • “Old platformer with outdated graphics.”
    • “The game is extremely old, featuring CGA graphics (well, it's better than monochrome?).”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a notable absence of background music in the game, with players expressing that the lack of musical elements detracts from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, the absence of a musical score is seen as a significant shortcoming, impacting the game's artistic value.

    • “The game is actually enjoyable, but it could benefit from some background music to enhance the experience.”
    • “Some music wouldn't hurt either since Monuments of Mars only has sound effects.”
    • “No good story, no good graphics, no music, so no art enjoyment.”
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