Earth colonies on Mars are no longer science fiction but a matter of time. Would you like to feel like you're part of a space program right now? Occupy Mars: The Game opens up such a possibility for you. It is a survival colony simulator with an open, sandbox world, created by Pyramid Games. The game has been available in early access since May 10, 2023, and its official release is scheduled for 2024. Occupy Mars focuses on single-player gameplay, providing players with full immersion and engagement in the mission.
Story
The storyline of Occupy Mars is not extensively developed and serves more as a background for the expansive gameplay. In summary: players assume the role of an astronaut who has arrived on Mars to carry out a significant mission. His task is to lay the foundations for a human colony on the Red Planet. However, this task is not easy, especially since (at least initially) most of the chores must be performed alone. Fortunately, the player has various advanced technological tools, machinery, and vehicles at his disposal.
Gameplay & Mechanics
Gameplay is the core of Occupy Mars. The game is highly complex and combines mechanics such as survival, simulation, and building/crafting, presenting players with numerous challenges as well as possibilities. The most important challenge is the necessity to acquire, use, and manage resources skilfully, as the first task of our protagonist is to build a base.
To accomplish this, the player must extract appropriate materials, obtain food and water, and create a system for generating electrical energy. Then, he must learn to manage each of these resources rationally and gradually expand the base step by step until it becomes a fully inhabited, self-sustaining complex. It is also essential to manage and control the resources “carried” by the player himself. Due to obvious reasons, a sudden lack of oxygen can quickly put an end to the fun.
The open world allows for extensive exploration to discover the surroundings and gather resources. The realistic day and night cycle has a significant impact on the progression of various quests, as do the natural dangers lurking on the hostile planet. Sandstorms, solar storms, falling meteorites, or the possibility of airlock failures are just a few examples.
KEY FEATURES:
- Large, open world
- Exploration, building, crafting, and resource management
- Pleasing visuals
- Space adventure inspired by sci-fi movies
