Utopia Colony

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 68 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In "Utopia Colony" , you play as an ex-Marine working for a mining corporation on Mars, starting with a small base and mining rocks for ore to earn credits and upgrade your base. As you progress, you can purchase a rover to mine rocks farther out and complete various missions to continue advancing in the game. The year is 2033 and you are on Mars, striving to build and upgrade your mining outpost.

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  • Windows
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Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
grinding6 negative mentions
  • The game has a relaxing atmosphere and offers a chill experience without combat, making it enjoyable for players who prefer exploration and mining.
  • The graphics are well done, and the game runs smoothly without crashes, indicating a solid foundation for future updates.
  • There is potential for growth and improvement, with developers actively engaging with the community and promising future content.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with many tasks feeling linear and unengaging, leading to a short overall experience.
  • Vehicles and terrain interactions are poorly designed, causing frustration when navigating the landscape, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
  • The game is currently lacking in content and features, with many mechanics being underdeveloped or unclear, making it feel incomplete for an early access title.
  • story17 mentions

    The story in the game is considered underdeveloped and lacking depth, with players noting that it feels rough and could benefit from more fleshed-out content and missions. While there are some engaging elements, such as a journal detailing a past miner's experiences, many feel the missions are repetitive and tedious, detracting from the overall narrative experience. Overall, players express a desire for a more guided and immersive storyline to enhance gameplay.

    • “Enjoyed the story behind it; the game needs attention to certain aspects.”
    • “UC contains somewhat of a story at this point thanks to a journal you'll find detailing a past miner's experiences on the red planet. Just note that the guy found religion, so if you're not up for that, reading the book is entirely optional and skipping it won't impact your game experience.”
    • “Other than those, it was a fun short game, and it would be great to see more content added in to draw the gameplay and story out.”
    • “It's a little hard to work out the different bits; the story is still a bit rough, and there are some things that need to be fleshed out.”
    • “The game is too short as it is and could use more story; there's a lot of missed potential here.”
    • “It feels empty apart from the tedious missions; go here, do this, go there, do that.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized as a slow-paced, non-combat mining simulation with a focus on base building, but it suffers from a lack of engaging mechanics and insufficient guidance for players. While the building models are visually appealing, the overall experience is marred by a tedious mining loop and poorly explained mechanics, leading to a sense of disappointment and a feeling that the game lacks depth and challenge. Many players feel that the game may improve with future updates, but currently, it does not offer enough content or excitement to warrant a recommendation.

    • “For a game like this, which implies a colony construction focus, I would expect a guided mechanic of missions similar to how Satisfactory guides you without being too obtrusive.”
    • “Would have appreciated a bit of tutorial or guide on power and water management, but the mechanics turned out to be somewhat intuitive after some tinkering around.”
    • “It's a very chilled out, non-combat mining sim, with close to 8-10 hours of gameplay and nothing in the game is difficult.”
    • “It's base building on rails with one of the most boring mining gameplay loops I've ever encountered.”
    • “The building models actually look really good, but the mechanic to place them is pretty bad.”
    • “At first I tried to understand the mechanics of the game, but to no avail.”
  • graphics10 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent and well-executed, while others criticize them as lacking polish and needing significant upgrades. Many users express a desire for improved visual quality, particularly in terms of textures and animations, suggesting that while the graphics have potential, they currently fall short of expectations. Overall, the consensus indicates that the graphics are not on par with AAA titles, but there are elements that show promise.

    • “Appreciated the graphics and vehicle controls.”
    • “The graphics are really well done.”
    • “Graphics are good (3090) some ripping.”
    • “The graphics are terrible; there is absolutely no sense of being a miner on Mars.”
    • “Needs far better graphics; the gameplay and animations are decent.”
    • “It does need brushing up on some graphics.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to repetitive missions and the placement of mining rigs, which can be frustrating. While some enjoy the lore and building elements, the overall experience is marred by the monotonous nature of the tasks, especially the driving involved.

    • “It feels empty apart from the tedious missions, go here do this, go there do that.”
    • “But it's enormously tedious and since most of the game seems to involve driving around, it needs to be made better.”
    • “The only negative aspect was the placement of the mining rigs; placing number 1 can be tedious, but if you jump around and spam like I did, you'll get it.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is characterized by a laid-back exploration vibe, despite its technical survival elements. Players appreciate the immersive experience of building and managing operations, although some feel that the game's atmospheric chemistry and simulations could be more developed. Overall, the atmosphere is engaging and conducive to extended gameplay.

    • “I first picked up the game at the end of 2020, and really enjoyed the atmospheric, laid-back exploration feel of the game.”
    • “Once your mining operation is up and running, you'll likely spend the next few hours erecting science-related structures around the map, such as atmospheric and soil analysis machines with the help of the truck-based larger rover.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users report occasional minor freezes lasting around three seconds, which may be attributed to individual system performance. Overall, the game demonstrates stability as players transition through various vehicle types and engage in extensive exploration and resource management.

    • “I experienced frequent freezes that lasted about 3 seconds each, which may be due to my system.”
    • “The game crashes unexpectedly, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “There are numerous stability issues that disrupt gameplay, leading to a less enjoyable experience.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music aspect of the game has received mixed feedback; while some users appreciate its stability and visual appeal, there are calls for more variety, including alternate background music and player voices, as well as concerns about the lack of animation and overall music presence.

    • “I would like to have alternate background music and player voices.”
    • “There is no animation, no music.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game suffers from a lack of replayability due to its rigid, pre-set scenarios, leaving no room for player creativity or alternative experiences.

    • “Unfortunately, there is a pre-set scenario you have to follow; there is no option to create something yourself, and replayability is zero.”
    • “The game lacks any meaningful choices, making it feel like a one-time experience with no incentive to replay.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's little to draw you back in, as the lack of variety in gameplay severely limits replayability.”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
4-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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