Occupy Mars: The Game

Occupy Mars: The Game is a survival game developed by Pyramid Games and published by PlayWay. The game enables the players to take on the role of an astronaut, whose task is to build a well-functioning colony on the Red Planet.

Mechanics

In Occupy Mars: The Game we observe the action from FPP. The game takes us to a vast open world, where we travel on foot or at the controls of one of the several customizable vehicles. In addition to a futuristic rover, the creators give us, among others, a quad - thanks to its small size and maneuverability, this machine can get into hard to reach places.

The game presents us with a variety of challenges, the first of which is to find the right place to build the colony - the key to success is to lay the foundations for a base in a location with access to underground water resources; it is also worth paying attention to temperature fluctuations. The next step is to obtain the raw materials needed to expand the infrastructure - as we progress, we construct not only photovoltaic cells to provide electricity, but also drilling platforms, greenhouses (allowing plants to be cultivated), oxygen tanks or even fuel generators. What is interesting, the construction of individual modules is not enough - the player must also take care of functioning connections by means of pipes or cables.

The living conditions on Mars are extremely difficult, as can be seen, for example, during violent sandstorms. That's why, over time, the electronics driving our base will start to break down, in the worst case depriving us of access to oxygen, water or food. We need to take the matters into our own hands and undertake repairs of damaged devices with the help of various tools, like a soldering iron or a welding machine.

Technical aspects

Occupy Mars: The Game features high-quality 3D graphics. The effects accompanying atmospheric phenomena (including a dynamic day and night cycle) may be particularly pleasing, although it is also possible to enjoy the textures covering the elements of the environment, vehicles and tools used in the game. The title supports virtual reality sets and motion controllers, but they are not required to play.

Last updated on April 15, 2020