Mars: War Logs (2013)

Developer: Spiders
Publisher: Focus Entertainment
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 3,024 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 10 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A dusty, desperate journey through a water-starved Mars where your choices shape a gritty cyberpunk struggle.

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What players say

Players are split on the writing and story, with some calling it decent and others finding it awful, but they agree the action RPG gameplay is clunky, with sluggish controls and frustrating camera. It has multiple endings and some non-linearity in side quests, and fans of the developer note its unique rough charm.

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