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Mars Tycoon

Mars Tycoon

by Tim Webster

157 ratings
89 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 1, 2016
  • July 1, 2016

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Developer

Tim Webster
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About

Build and manage the first human colony on Mars. Survive hostile conditions by finding water and power, synthesizing air, and growing your settlement. Exploit Martian resources and expand your industry to ensure the survival of your astronauts.

✓Build first human colony on Mars
✓Synthesize elements for survival
✓Grow colony with new visitors
✓Expand industry and exploit resources
✓Manage astronaut survival
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Mars Tycoon. Based on 157 reviews and a 3.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 10 negatives reviewers mention most about this game.

Positive things

  • 🧠Challenging strategic gameplay requiring careful planning
  • 🎮Unique concept with no direct competitors in app store
  • 🎨Retro pixelated art style appeals to players
  • 🎯Addictive gameplay loop once mechanics are understood
  • ⚙️Complex resource management and optimization
  • 🏗️Engaging colony-building simulation mechanics

Negative things

  • 🐛Astronauts frequently get stuck in buildings or clusters
  • 🐛Poor pathfinding AI causes colonist deaths
  • ⏱️Extremely long wait times for MAV resupply missions
  • 🎮Steep learning curve with unclear mechanics
  • 📦Limited map space restricts late-game expansion
  • 🔧Pipe connection system is overly restrictive and clunky
  • 💾Game progress resets when app is closed during upgrades
  • ⚡Significant lag when map fills up with structures
  • 🎯No clear end goal or win condition
  • 💰Pay-to-win mechanics feel necessary to progress
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What's New in Mars Tycoon

1.0

July 1, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Building Materials 2000

Awards player 2000 Building Materials.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Lots of glitches.

There were lotta glitches like there was one where I couldn’t get methane to go back to earth to get more building materials for one of my things and there’s a bug or if it turns red multiple times Dennis stays red and I have to restart putting it so this game is bad.🤬
EduudenhEduudenh

Very good

Still my favourite iphone game. Updates would be appreciated if youre still there tim
Rory vonderplanitzRory vonderplanitz

Richtig cool aber leider stirb die Crew so schnell und kein Platz zum rohre bauen

:( richtig krass aber die Crew stirbt zu schnell ich wünsche mir es gäbe mehr Gebäude und Baustoff
Atozka123Atozka123

Pretty nice!

Yeah, this game’s pretty cool, but there’s some bugs. My astronauts sometimes don’t leave any buildings, and it resets my data when I refresh the app.
KaiSmallcombeKaiSmallcombe

Please update

Make expandable space!
imtherealdavidimtherealdavid
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Reported Bugs

13 issues

Astronauts get stuck in buildings and cannot exit

Bug

Astronauts cluster together and block each other's movement

Bug

Game data resets when app is refreshed or closed

Bug

Game crashes unexpectedly, especially during building

Bug

Pipe connections randomly disconnect

Bug

Buildings expand in unpredictable directions after upgrade

Bug

MAV progress resets if app is closed mid-mission

Bug

Oxygen/methane production fails despite proper connections

Bug

Colonists die despite adequate oxygen/resource buildings nearby

Bug

Inability to bulldoze certain buildings

Bug

Battery loop exploit allows infinite power generation

Bug

Severe performance degradation with large colonies

Bug

Pipe placement validation is overly strict and finicky

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Expandable map or multiple planets to explore

Feature

Creative/sandbox mode for experimentation

Feature

Natural disasters like dust storms or volcanic activity

Feature

Ability to visit other planets with varying difficulty

Feature

More building variety and complexity

Feature

Improved pipe system allowing branching and overlapping

Feature

Background progression when app is closed

Feature

Better tutorial and help documentation

Feature

Title screen and main menu

Feature

Larger starting area or expandable space

Feature

More astronaut customization and life simulation

Feature

Offline gameplay capability

Feature

FAQ

What is Mars Tycoon about?

Mars Tycoon is a game where you build and manage the first human colony on Mars. Your mission is to ensure the survival of astronauts by finding essential resources like water and power, synthesizing breathable air, and expanding the colony's infrastructure and industry.

What are the main features of Mars Tycoon?

Key features include building the initial human settlement on Mars, finding and synthesizing the elements necessary for survival, growing the colony by welcoming new visitors from Earth, and expanding industry to utilize Mars' natural resources.

Is Mars Tycoon free to play?

The game is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, allowing players to enhance their experience or progress faster, but these are optional.

What kind of gameplay can I expect in Mars Tycoon?

You can expect a blend of colony simulation, resource management, and survival strategy. Players will need to make critical decisions about resource allocation, infrastructure development, and ensuring the well-being of their colonists in a hostile environment.