Mines of Mars - a mining and exploration game (Forest Moon)

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  1. JoshCM

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    #1 JoshCM, Apr 16, 2013
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    The design look like a mix between Stargate and Staracraft ;)
     
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    Is it going to be 2D?
    How does it compare to Waking Mars, because that's the first thing I think of when I hear IOS, Mars, and jetpack?
     
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    yes its 2d. its basically all about mining for gems and what not, with quests, aliens, guns. its a bit similar to terraria - has very ambient and atmospheric music.

    Also, those aren't concepts, those are the actual buildings in the game.
     
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    Sounds Awesome! Please don't ruin it with freemium nonsense!!! keep us updated :)
     
  7. JoshCM

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    Won't be freemium, it will be 2.99 - 4.99.
     
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    some items.
     

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    Is it similar to I Dig It and Motherload in terms of movement and mining?
     
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    There are defined blocks, of stuff. I suppose that part is more like minecraft. However, I love I Dig it. :) Its got a similar mechanic where you go down, mine for stuff, then bring it back to the surface, refuel, revive, craft, etc.
     
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    Cool song clip. Great atmosphere and creepy, explorational goodness.
     
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    Is there any ingame screen shots yet? :) I really want to see what it looks like. :D
     
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    we have a little bit to go until we can show the in game screens. we're tweaking the blocks. :)
     
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    Ok, thanks! :)
     
  15. Atomos

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    This sounds awesome! Can't wait to hear more
     
  16. JoshCM

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    Been playing with the ship idea, sort of metroid ish - but I'm not quite satisfied yet...
     

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    Seems pretty cool! Are the graphics 2d or 3d?

    Is there a trailer coming soon?

    Can you build anything yourself?
     
  18. JoshCM

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    Its a 2d game, with some of the elements pre-rendered in 3d.

    Yes - you will be able to build, outside of the main story mode.

    We're doing two multiplayer modes, one cooperative and one which will allow building - as well as the main single player story that follows the history of why you are there, what your purpose is, etc.

    Here's a night time shot, in the city where you return your gems to be refined and cut.

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    Cool! Is there a Night/Day transition?
     
  20. JoshCM

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    yeah it has full night/day transition, except when you in the underground mines of course.
     

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