Underplayed Gems

MarsVR: Mars Desert Research Station VR (2022)

MarsVR: Mars Desert Research Station VR cover
Developer
The Mars Society, MXTreality
Publisher
The Mars Society
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Simulation, Education, Early Access
Rating
2.9 of 5, 40 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 10 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Feels like a methodical, educational simulation that prioritizes realistic training and exploration over excitement or narrative.

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What players say

Players say the experience is mostly walking around a Mars research station with very little to interact with, and what interaction exists often breaks the game. Multiple reviewers report severe motion sickness and controller issues that make the game unplayable, with complaints that development has stalled for nearly two years.

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