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The Dark Side Of Mars
$0.99
- Release Date:
- Jan 24, 2023
- Developer:
- The Very Big Fish Games
- Publisher:
- The Very Big Fish Games
- Platforms:
- Windows
Game Tags
About This Game
STORY
In the near future man has discovered a cave system on Mars. In it they found plant life but after testing the plants mysterious water source they accidentally unleashed a terrible disease. In The Dark Side Of Mars you play as the Red Arc Facility's head of security Mr Conroy and all you have to do is escape, by finding the key cards and space suit.
GAME PLAY
The Dark Side Of Mars is a survival horror game where you need to find your way though one big maze that is the Red Arc Facility. You need to Find four Key cards and one Space Suit to escape the facility alive. You can discover audio logs around the map revealing what really happened as you explore.
But be careful because something is roaming around and they kill anything human, some enemies run and some relentlessly follow you, loose sight of them to make them give up. All you have is a flash light, Your battery dies quickly and recharges slowly and so does your stamina.
FEATURES
The game is one big maze so make sure you take notes!
Sprint from danger!
Duck under half open doors to escape!
Use your flashlight to light the way!
But be careful! You tire fast and recover slow and your flashlight battery dies quickly and powers back up slowly!
CONTROLS
Controller support is active but menus and pause screens can only be navigated using mouse and keyboard.
In the near future man has discovered a cave system on Mars. In it they found plant life but after testing the plants mysterious water source they accidentally unleashed a terrible disease. In The Dark Side Of Mars you play as the Red Arc Facility's head of security Mr Conroy and all you have to do is escape, by finding the key cards and space suit.
GAME PLAY
The Dark Side Of Mars is a survival horror game where you need to find your way though one big maze that is the Red Arc Facility. You need to Find four Key cards and one Space Suit to escape the facility alive. You can discover audio logs around the map revealing what really happened as you explore.
But be careful because something is roaming around and they kill anything human, some enemies run and some relentlessly follow you, loose sight of them to make them give up. All you have is a flash light, Your battery dies quickly and recharges slowly and so does your stamina.
FEATURES
The game is one big maze so make sure you take notes!
Sprint from danger!
Duck under half open doors to escape!
Use your flashlight to light the way!
But be careful! You tire fast and recover slow and your flashlight battery dies quickly and powers back up slowly!
CONTROLS
Controller support is active but menus and pause screens can only be navigated using mouse and keyboard.
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User Reviews
Mixed
2 user reviews
50%
Positive
User #982102
english
13 min at review
System Requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 16 GB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800x
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 3070
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 16 GB available space
FAQ
How much does The Dark Side Of Mars cost?
The Dark Side Of Mars costs $0.99.
What are the system requirements for The Dark Side Of Mars?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 2060 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 16 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800x Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: RTX 3070 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 16 GB available space
What platforms is The Dark Side Of Mars available on?
The Dark Side Of Mars is available on Windows PC.
Is The Dark Side Of Mars worth buying?
The Dark Side Of Mars has 50% positive reviews from 2 players.
When was The Dark Side Of Mars released?
The Dark Side Of Mars was released on Jan 24, 2023.
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