Originally posted by Sunscreen:

I wanted to feed back how impressed I am with this unsung gem of a game, or rather simulation because that is how it feels. I haven't played a game this immersive and rewarding for a very long time. I love the details too, things like standing in the shade during a solar event, the health monitor indicating rads, the really well thought out chemistry implementation. In all honesty Im struggling to think of a weak link in the entire underlying mechanics of the game, and the storyline has me on Mars. Im there, fully immersed.

I understand that time moves on, real life kicks in. Im a 50 year old dad with all the responsibilities that go with that so I do understand. This game though is wonderful. It deserves to be right up there with the very best survival/space simulation games.

For anyone who stumbles across this thread and thinking of getting it, do so. Then give it time to get under your skin. Follow the modding guides. Then do the tutorials. Ive lost count of the number of times Ive been in my Mars character wishing I could remember an element of the knowledge that is there to unpack in those lessons.

Thats all. I'd better go downstairs and see if the family recognise me.