RD Mars

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RD Mars is a top-down shooter where you play as an AI reconstruction of a once-great inventor, Felix Darwins. Explore the laboratory, and learn of his rise and downfall.

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

RD Mars features an immersive story with psychological themes that engage players and provoke thought.
The game combines RPG and shooter mechanics, offering a unique experience reminiscent of classic titles while introducing fresh elements.
Despite its flaws, players appreciate the game's charm, character design, and enjoyable gameplay, making it a fun way to pass the time.

The technical implementation is poor, with outdated graphics, lack of customization options, and issues like running only in a window.
The use of GameMaker Studio has resulted in a game that feels amateurish and lacks the polish expected from modern titles.
Player engagement is extremely low, with only one peak player recorded, indicating a lack of interest and quality in the game.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The gameplay of Rd Mars combines classic top-down shooter mechanics with RPG elements, reminiscent of old-school titles like Galaga and Space Invaders, while introducing unique features such as evasion and reflection mechanics. Players appreciate the engaging pixel art, entertaining bullet hell boss battles, and the overall fun factor, despite the shooting mechanics being relatively standard. The game successfully balances nostalgia with fresh surprises, making it an enjoyable experience.
- “Mars is just your cute little shooting bot. This game has both RPG and shooter mechanics, and it really reminds me of old school titles like Galaga or Space Invaders, but with a touch of uniqueness.”
- “The pixel art is nice to the eyes, and the evasion and reflection mechanics work pretty well. Even some of the enemies pose a threat if you aren't careful with their beams.”
- “On the surface, this is a fun top-down shooter with bullet hell-like bosses and simple but entertaining mechanics.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
- “The difficulty spikes are inconsistent, which can make the experience feel unfair and discouraging.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The story of Rd Mars is immersive and thought-provoking, exploring themes of memory, identity, and self-forgiveness. Players are drawn in by surprising narrative elements and psychological depth, making the experience both engaging and emotionally impactful. Overall, it offers a compelling journey that exceeds initial expectations.
- “Rd Mars is an enjoyable game with an immersive story.”
- “Rd Mars really pulls you in, with some surprising story elements and awesome game mechanics. It still freaks me out that one guy made this game.”
- “A small but intriguing game, it starts out feeling sort of like a top-down arcade shooter which quickly gives way to reveal a deeper story of psychological themes dealing with memory, identity, and loss. It sincerely caught me off guard at times and was well worth the playthrough.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have been criticized for relying on outdated retro pixel art, lacking modern visual fidelity. Players are frustrated by the absence of options to adjust resolution or customize graphics settings, leaving them unable to enhance the low-quality visuals.
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There are no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There is no way for gamers to improve the low-quality graphics.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, complementing the intriguing lore and character design. Players find it engaging and fitting, contributing to the enjoyment of gameplay, particularly during challenging boss fights.
- “I loved this game; it has a very intriguing lore and challenging boss fights you wouldn't see in any other game. The music and design of this game were awesome, and the character design was flawless (aka cute cube boi).”
- “The shooting is as standard as it gets, but with the inclusion of a deflect mechanic, cool music, and some... surprises, shall we say, I really enjoyed it so far!”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of Gamemaker Studio is often criticized for facilitating the creation of retro pixel games that are perceived as low-quality cash grabs, suggesting a focus on profit over innovation or quality.
- “Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its thought-provoking narrative that explores themes of self-forgiveness and acceptance, resonating deeply with players.
- “But Red Mars tells a thought-provoking and touching story about self-forgiveness and acceptance.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features compelling character development, highlighted by an intriguing lore and unique character designs, such as the endearing "cute cube boi." Players appreciate the depth of the characters, which enhances the overall experience alongside challenging boss fights and impressive music and design.
- “I loved this game! It has a very intriguing lore and challenging boss fights you wouldn't see in any other game. The music and design of this game are awesome, and the character design is flawless (aka cute cube boy).”

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