Take On Mars

 PC
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. 4P.de
    Feb 22, 2017
    77
    Once you get the hang of the core concept (which Bohemia lacks to explain for most of the time), you’ll start to enjoy this space sim that wants you to explore the red planet.
  2. CD-Action
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    Complexity of gameplay mechanics and really decent immersion make up for the game’s repetitiveness and very slow pace. Despite its flaws I spent almost 20 hours with Take On Mars and didn’t even notice when all that time flew by. [04/2017, p.43]
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  3. games(TM)
    Sep 23, 2013
    70
    Highly entertaining, in its own unique way. [Issue#139, p.117]
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  5. PC Gamer
    Feb 20, 2017
    69
    A varied, atmospheric space simulator with beautiful Martian sunsets, challenging survival, and frustrating controls.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Feb 17, 2017
    55
    Take on Mars is a great space simulation, but also a mess filled with bugs.
  7. Games.cz
    May 24, 2017
    50
    The unfinished product is pulled back to the ground not only by its technical issues, but also the inconsistency or the fuzziness of the original concept. The game playability save its robotic probes and tremendous modularity.
  8. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    May 15, 2017
    40
    Unfinished product is grounded not only by its technical errors, but also by the inconsistency and diluted original concept. The honor of the game is saved by the robotic probes and tremendous modularity. [Issue#274]
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  1. Eurogamer
    Mar 7, 2017
    It's a sensation I don't feel very often in games, and in that moment all the frustration, the annoying bugs, the torturous dialogue, felt worthwhile. Take on Mars isn't short of problems, but when everything works together, it really does feel like you're there.

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. StarTrekScience
    May 25, 2014
    8
    Really enjoyable Simulator game. Graphics are stunning, and I genuinely feel like I am on mars sending probes. It delivers a suitable mix ofReally enjoyable Simulator game. Graphics are stunning, and I genuinely feel like I am on mars sending probes. It delivers a suitable mix of realism, as well as fun-game play, to satisfy any space liker. The Tech tree is great, and the game play, while not fast - it is a rover simulator after all - is sufficiently interesting to keep me gripped; my Steam account says I've played for more than 12 hours on it, yet I have not finished the game (probably can be done for less, for those speed gamers). It is in Early Access, and they are going to continue to update the game (it does bear the hall marks of an Early Access game), so my recommendation is to hold off until it is released, if you're a little bit unsure.
    I love this game, anyway!    … Full Review »
  2. XRarach
    Feb 11, 2019
    8
    This game is a simulation at its best, it takes a long time to learn but rewards you with great immersion, story missions that basicallyThis game is a simulation at its best, it takes a long time to learn but rewards you with great immersion, story missions that basically simulate the Martian movie ... survival on the red planet by any means necessary ... moon missions and missions on the space station. It is sometimes painfully slow - but again ... it is a simulation as all bohemia games :) But I would recommend it. There are mechanics like cold solar radiation, harvesting of material and crafting of everything...… Full Review »
  3. DrGrove
    Nov 5, 2018
    7
    Probably the only Mars In depth Simulator out there its like arma on mars without guns. pacing is slow, tutorials are not great, too many bugsProbably the only Mars In depth Simulator out there its like arma on mars without guns. pacing is slow, tutorials are not great, too many bugs and it requires patience. its a 7/10 for me the game performance stopped me from completing the game.… Full Review »
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