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Waking Mars

$9.99
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Metacritic:
79
Developer:
Tiger Style
Publisher:
Tiger Style
Platforms:
Windows Mac Linux
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About the Game

In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.

Waking Mars is a one-of-a-kind adventure in which you jetpack through subterranean Mars encountering a host of extraordinary alien lifeforms that operate as a living, breathing ecosystem. Learn and master the behaviors of these creatures to create ecosystems of your own design if you are to survive and discover the secrets of Mars’ past.

Key Features

  • Explore an open-ended network of exotic caverns.
  • Decode mysterious signals and discover long lost ruins.
  • Survive an unearthly world of strange creatures and hazardous terrain.
  • Grow a vibrant, interconnected ecosystem of exotic plants and alien creatures.
  • Cultivate one species to feed another, eliminate unwanted infestations, and research unique behaviors.
  • 2012 IGF Nominee: Excellence in Audio. Features nearly two hours of critically acclaimed original music.
  • A fully PC native control scheme, designed for both mouse+keyboard and for gamepads.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
4 user reviews
100%
Positive
18 min at review
Recommended

unique and mostly fun exploratory sci-fi puzzle platformer. plant seeds and create an ecosystem to go deeper and deeper and find out what lies beneath. or something, it's been a while. a few 'rooms' are on the really annoying side, so I didn't 100% them all, which I can take or leave anyway, good enough is good enough, except the real ending hides behind 100% completion here. always a dick move, so I just youtubed it. (ignore my runtime, I played in offline mode.) has 3 difficulty settings, a how to play section, separate volumes, text speed setting (typewriter/instant), rebindable controls, windowed mode, multiple save slots to keep progress separate between players, and icons that lead outside the game have a confirmation pop-up instead of immediately switching to a browser. pretty damn good, for a mobile port or otherwise. nice enough graphics, it's fully voiced, there's fast travel via the map, it saves on exit, and the great soundtrack is available as free dlc.

5 helpful
9 hrs at review
Recommended

I loved how this game gives you the real feeling of discovering previously unknown lifeforms on a hostile planet. I've beaten it twice and still enjoy it.

2 helpful
7 hrs at review
Recommended

The main loop of this game is learning how the alien lifeforms behave and grow so you can fill the caves with more biomass. The lore, dialogue, and story is interesting throughout and kept me invested. The gameplay becomes repetitive unfortunately. But the game is not that long. So I can recommend this for its interesting setting, though it's not a strong recommendation.

FAQ

How much does Waking Mars cost?

Waking Mars costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Waking Mars?

System requirements are not available for Waking Mars.

What platforms is Waking Mars available on?

Waking Mars is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Waking Mars worth buying?

Waking Mars has 100% positive reviews from 4 players. Metacritic score: 79/100.

When was Waking Mars released?

Waking Mars was released on Dec 13, 2012.

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