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Deliver Us Mars

Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 • 2023

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Quick resume

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform

Pros

  • Engaging story and characters
  • Immersive sci-fi atmosphere
  • Accessible puzzles and climbing mechanics
  • Emotional voice acting
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Climbing mechanics can be tedious
  • Linear and scripted gameplay
  • Technical bugs and performance issues reported
  • Facial animations and character models criticized
  • Limited player agency and customization

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players have some control over exploration, puzzle solving, and climbing mechanics, but the overall narrative is linear and choices are predetermined."

  • Competence
    2

    "Gameplay involves light puzzles and climbing challenges that require some skill but are generally accessible and not highly demanding."

  • Competition
    -5

    "No evidence of competitive elements; focus is on personal story and exploration without player comparison."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Players report engaging story and atmosphere encouraging extended play sessions, though some find climbing repetitive."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Some creative puzzle mechanics and climbing system, but mostly uses predefined environments and scripted sequences."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No indications of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative or social dominance not present."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Strong narrative and immersive sci-fi setting provide an escape from real life, with emotional engagement."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily for story and exploration; no evidence of obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    1

    "Some experimentation with climbing and puzzle solving, but largely follows scripted gameplay routines."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration of Mars and spacecraft environments is encouraged, though areas are mostly linear and confined."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization or self-expression; character appearance and story are fixed."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Sci-fi setting with space travel and Mars colonization offers imaginative fiction, though grounded in realism."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Single-player narrative focus with minimal social interaction or community feeling."

  • Growth
    2

    "Players develop skills in climbing and puzzle solving; story progression provides personal development context."

  • Health
    -5

    "No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on puzzles and story; not designed for background or idle play."

  • Intimacy
    1

    "Emotional connections to characters through story, but no social or relationship-building gameplay."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements; single-player experience."

  • Progression
    3

    "Story and puzzle progression drive the experience; some item collection and unlocking of areas."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Generally balanced pacing with moments of tension; some players find climbing sections tedious."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Immersive visuals, sound design, and music provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social status or recognition systems present."

  • Story
    5

    "Strong narrative focus with well-developed characters, emotional voice acting, and engaging plot."

  • Strategy
    1

    "Puzzles require some problem solving but are generally straightforward and limited in variety."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspenseful moments and tension in climbing and story, but overall controlled and predictable."

  • Value
    2

    "Players feel the game offers good value for its price given story length and quality, especially on sale."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or violent gameplay; focus on exploration and puzzle solving."

  • Survival
    1

    "Some oxygen management and hazard avoidance, but generally low-risk and scripted survival elements."

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