Surviving Mars: Pioneer

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Release Date: May 9, 2025

A first-person survival game created for VR devices, intended as a spin-off of the popular 2018 strategy. In Surviving Mars: Pioneer we play as the first colonists, trying to establish a base on the titular Red Planet. We can achieve this by exploring, gathering resources, building, crafting and taking care of basic needs of our character.

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Surviving Mars: Pioneer is a survival game, serving as a spin-off of Surviving Mars released in 2018. The game was developed by the Danish studio Bolverk Games, and was created with virtual reality headsets in mind.

Gameplay

In Surviving Mars: Pioneer we become the first colonists to set foot on the Red Planet. Watching the action from a first-person perspective (FPP), as the titular pioneers, we must not only survive, but also establish a permanent foothold on this inhospitable globe.

Gathering resources, crafting and building

To achieve this, it is necessary to explore the surface of Mars in search of resources, which we then use in the crafting system. The game allows us to create various items and tools, as well as construct objects, and in the later stages of the game - to implement more advanced projects. We can rely on jetpacks (allowing access to high-altitude places) or rovers (allowing to venture further away from the base).

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Although initially all these activities have to be performed independently, over time we gain the ability to automate production by building various industrial structures.

Missions, statistics and character needs

The driving force of the game are missions related to extraction and export. Mysterious anomalies are also waiting here to be found and examined.

We should not forget about basic needs of our character, which are described using several statistics. We need to take care of oxygen supplies, pay attention to nutrition and health indicators, and also rest and regenerate our depleted strength from time to time.

Platforms:

PC Windows

Developer: Bolverk Games

Publisher: Impact Inked

Age restrictions: 12+

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Features

System Requirements

System Requirements for Surviving Mars: Pioneer Video Game:

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 620 / Radeon HD 6450, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Recommanded System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti, 6 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Surviving Mars: Pioneer Video Game.

94%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Positive (18)

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Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

Diverse Game Selection: The collection features eight classic fighting games, including fan favorites like *Capcom vs. SNK 2*, *Power Stone 1 & 2*, and *Project Justice*.
Smooth Online Play: Many s praised the online functionality, highlighting the rollback netcode that enhances the multiplayer experience.
Quality of Life Updates: Players appreciated new features such as upscaling, optional remixed soundtracks, training modes, and access to both English and Japanese versions of the games.
Nostalgia Factor: The collection brings back beloved titles that many players grew up with, providing a sense of nostalgia and a chance to relive classic gaming experiences.
-Friendly Interface: The UI is described as snappy and easy to navigate, making it accessible for players.

The main cons of the game

Lack of Content: Many reviews expressed disappointment that the collection only includes arcade versions of the games, missing out on additional modes and features present in the console versions (e.g., *Power Stone 2*'s adventure mode and item shop, *Alpha 3*'s World Tour mode).
Limited Multiplayer Options: s noted that *Power Stone 2* only allows for 1v1 matches with AI opponents in ranked play, which diminishes the experience of the original game that ed four-player battles.
No Crossplay: The absence of crossplay was highlighted as a significant drawback, potentially limiting the online player base and matchmaking opportunities.
Performance Issues: Some players reported issues with frame pacing and input lag, affecting gameplay quality.
Censorship and Stripped Features: There were complaints about the censorship of certain artworks and the overall feeling that the collection offers a "bare-bones" experience.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to s

Single Player Modes: s lamented the lack of single-player content such as story modes, survival modes, and additional gameplay features that were present in the original console versions.
Crossplay Functionality: Many reviewers wished for crossplay to enhance multiplayer interactions across different platforms.
Expanded Multiplayer Options: Players wanted the ability to engage in more complex multiplayer setups, particularly for *Power Stone 2*, which originally allowed for four-player matches.
Customization Features: Missing features like character customization, groove editing in *Capcom vs. SNK 2*, and other gameplay modes that added depth to the original games were noted as significant omissions.
Local Multiplayer Enhancements: s expressed a desire for more local multiplayer options that reflect the original gameplay experiences.

Summary

Overall, while *Capcom Fighting Collection 2* has been well-received for its nostalgic value and smooth online functionality, it has faced criticism for lacking content and features that many fans expected based on the original games.

Summary generated on: May 26, 2025

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