Mars Horizon
Mars Horizon: Take Command of Your Own Space Agency
In Mars Horizon, you are at the helm of a major space agency, navigating from the early days of the space age to the monumental achievement of landing astronauts on Mars. Direct your agency through the thrilling space race and craft an alternative history of space exploration. With the right strategy, any agency could be the first to make a lunar landing.
Key Features and Gameplay:
• Build Your Base: Develop your space agency facilities with launch pads, research labs, astronaut training centers, and more.
• Design Spacecraft: Construct custom vehicles using a wide array of components to create unique spacecraft for various missions.
• Mission Control: Take on the role of mission control, tackling turn-based mission challenges to gain scientific knowledge and public support.
• Advanced Technology: Explore a comprehensive tech tree and either compete or collaborate with other agencies to chart a strategic path to Mars.
• Agency Customization: Choose from five distinct space agencies, each with its traits, or create a unique agency tailored to your strategic preferences.
• Strategic Decisions: Every decision you make from research focus to managing mission risks affects your path to Mars. Will you prioritize advancement or speed in your race to the Red Planet?
• Realistic Challenges: Inspired by actual events and missions, face the realistic challenges that have historically tested real-life space agencies.
Management and Diplomacy:
Effective management is crucial in Mars Horizon. Design and build optimal spacecraft, recruit and train astronauts, and make critical decisions during missions. Forge diplomatic relations with other agencies to share the triumphs of space exploration, or pursue a solitary path to greater glory.
Vehicle Construction:
Leverage historical data to design rockets inspired by past missions. Employ contractors with unique strengths to build your fleet, giving you an edge over competitors in the space race.
Mission Control Challenges:
As the Flight Director, you’ll need to strategically manage your spacecraft's resources and solve problems in real-time during turn-based missions. The unforgiving nature of space means that every decision, from repairing equipment to managing unforeseen emergencies, could have lasting impacts.
Supported by Experts:
Developed with insights from the European Space Agency (ESA) and the UK Space Agency, Mars Horizon brings an unparalleled level of authenticity and realism. Our collaboration with experts from the ESA enriches the gameplay with genuine scenarios and technological details from current and future Mars missions.
Explore More:
Delve deeper into the world of space exploration with our podcast featuring discussions with ESA and UK Space Agency staff. Learn about the intricate details of space missions and the technology shaping the future of space exploration. Available on the Steam forums and our main site.
Step into the control room and shape the future of humanity’s journey to Mars in Mars Horizon.