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CrocoMars

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

CrocoMars is a top-down shooter about the colonization of Mars by reptilians. A cheerful and arthouse view of the problem of cosmic level.

What works
  • Free to play
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Quirky and humorous setting
  • Pixel art style
  • Achievement system
Things to keep in mind
  • No save system
  • Limited explanations/tutorial
  • Short and repetitive
  • Scarce ammo causing frustration
  • Minimal music and sound variety

What to play next

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From the same developer, ranked by motivational fit.

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CrocoMars: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Value, Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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