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About Mars Attracts
Mars Attracts is a park management sim set in the chaotic Mars Attacks universe. Developed by Outlier and released in 2025, it tasks you with running an alien-run amusement park. You build rides, hire staff, and abduct humans to keep guests entertained while dealing with escapes, disasters, and absurd sci-fi twists. It’s a strategy game wrapped in tongue-in-cheek horror-comedy. Think RollerCoaster Tycoon meets alien invasion. Best for fans of micromanagement and dark humor. Available on PC only.
Gameplay
The core loop involves balancing ride construction, resource allocation, and staff management. You’ll place attractions like rocket coasters and alien food stands while monitoring guest happiness. But the real challenge comes from managing human prisoners, feeding them, preventing riots, and thwarting escape attempts. Environmental hazards like sandstorms or rogue UFOs disrupt operations. Each session mixes real-time problem-solving with long-term planning. Controls are intuitive but clunky at times, and the single-player campaign pushes you to survive increasingly chaotic scenarios. The abduction mechanic adds a quirky layer, requiring you to balance ethics with profitability.
What Players Think
Community ratings average 78% (based on 12,400 reviews). 42% of players complete the game, with an average playtime of 18 hours. Moods are split: 35% “addictive,” 25% “frustrating,” and 18% “irritating.” Critics praised the “bold concept” but criticized “shallow systems.” One user wrote, “Fun for 30 minutes, then it devolves into chaos.” Achievement completion sits at 40% (16/40 average). Positive feedback highlights the humor and creativity, while detractors call it “overly punishing.” The 15-hour median playtime suggests it’s more of a bite-sized experiment than a deep sim.
PlayPile's Take
Mars Attracts works best as a novelty. Priced at $39.99, it offers a quirky twist on management sims but struggles with polish and pacing. The abduction angle is clever, but systems feel underdeveloped. Achievement hunters might enjoy the 40 goals, but the 22% negative review rate warns of steep frustration. Ideal for players seeking a satirical take on park management or Mars Attacks fans. Skip if you prefer deep strategy or patience for grind-heavy mechanics.
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