Retro platformer game for the ZX Spectrum
Get Out Of Mars is a free action game for PC made by an independent developer named noentiendo. In this 2D platformer, players will control space colonists stranded on Mars and help them find the missing parts of their ship to get back home.
As is with games being made for the ZX Spectrum like RANBLE or THE LAST ESCAPE, Get Out Of Mars features retro 8-bit graphics and their distinct color palette. It is specifically developed to be compatible with and can be played using ZX Spectrum 48KB and 128KB system emulators.
What is it about?
Get Out Of Mars takes place in the year 2029, wherein mankind has successfully sent space colonizers to Mars. Unbeknownst to them, the planet is home to aggressive lifeforms that destroy settlements and damage spaceships upon contact. They now find themselves stranded on the red planet, and you must help and guide them as they explore and search for the scattered parts of their damaged ship to get back home.
In this game, you’ll take charge of 30 space colonists as they search for 8 missing parts for their ship. Along the way, there are various items that you can use to power up your explorers. They include a Jetpac to help reach high places, Boots to make it easier to overcome platforms, and a SlimeSuit to make it possible to navigate dangerous areas with toxic substances.
What’s more, find keys that unlock and give access to unrestricted areas. Collect DogeCoins to increase your wealth, as well as Xenoplasm samples that can be used to study Martian life forms. There are many other gameplay elements and mechanics that might contribute to a slight learning curve when you start playing, but it will not take you long to familiarize yourself and understand them, though.
Another great space-themed platformer
In conclusion, Get Out Of Mars is yet another great game to try out if you’re looking for something new to play for the ZX Spectrum. It features a familiar space theme to it, charming retro graphics, and a surprisingly deep gameplay that help make it stand out more from other games of its kind. This one is an easy recommendation and is worth giving a try.
