Mars First Logistics - Game Review
0Mars First Logistics - Game Review
Hey there, folks! Welcome back to the "Veteran Game" channel, where we dive deep into the gaming world. Today, we're going to talk about a recent addition to the Early Access on Steam, a game that puts your creativity and problem-solving skills to the ultimate test - it's Mars First Logistics!
In Mars First Logistics, you find yourself on the alien surface of Mars, entrusted with completing tasks using small robot vehicles. The tasks might seem simple - take a steel beam from one base to another, for example. Easy, right? But, here's the catch - you need to build your own vehicles. And believe me, the building screen will give you some serious LEGO instruction manual vibes.
Imagine this - you've built your vehicle, hoping it can hold and transport the steel beam across Mars' surface and even reposition it on delivery. You've done your best, so you start driving, and within 20 seconds, you know something's not right. The wheels are spinning out of control, the steel has fallen out, and before you know it, you're back to the drawing board.
At its core, Mars First Logistics is a physics puzzler that's going to test your patience and engineering skills. It’s reminiscent of games like Kerbal Space Program or Tears of the Kingdom where mastering the physics is key. It's a delightful game filled with endearing trial and error, because let's be honest - who doesn't love a good blooper reel?
Don't be fooled, though, the challenge it presents is genuinely tough and would give even the most seasoned Tears of the Kingdom players a run for their money. The game doesn't just test your ability to drive over bumpy hills with an ever-toppling payload, it also tests your prep skills - from designing the perfect vehicle to making it work.
Mars First Logistics isn’t an open sandbox game from the get-go - it rewards you as you progress. You start the game with limited resources and earn money by completing jobs, which you can then spend on unlocking more parts, resulting in a unique economy of sorts. It allows you to focus on the kind of vehicles you want to build and how elaborate you wish to make them.
The game encourages you to spend your time in its LEGO-like building screen, fiddling with wheels, control arms, and servos. It doesn’t demand perfection from you, though. You can aim for it, but as long as you get the job done, the game is satisfied.
For instance, remember the steel beam task? You might feel the urge to spend time on crafting the most efficient and functional vehicle possible. But after a few comical failures, you might end up creating a rough-and-ready buggy that drags the beam across the Mars landscape - and that's okay!
The beauty of Mars First Logistics lies in its allowance for imperfection. It doesn't just let you do whatever you want; it makes it hilarious when you're messing things up. This freedom to experiment, coupled with the constant challenges, makes Mars First Logistics a game worth trying. So, buckle up, get your blueprints ready, and prepare for some delightful Martian chaos! Thanks for tuning in and remember, stay gaming!