Mars Vice: A Martian Cyberpunk Mystery
A gritty detective visual novel set on a futuristic, dystopian Mars. Step into the shoes of Sam, a seasoned detective attempting to uncover the truth in a city ruled by corporate greed, advanced technology, and deep corruption. The year is 2142, and the Red Planet is anything but pristine.
Category
Adventure, Visual novel, Action-adventure, Role-playing, other
About
A gritty detective visual novel set on a futuristic, dystopian Mars. Step into the shoes of Sam, a seasoned detective attempting to uncover the truth in a city ruled by corporate greed, advanced technology, and deep corruption. The year is 2142, and the Red Planet is anything but pristine.
In Mars Vice, players navigate a complex narrative filled with moral ambiguities, deep character interactions, and challenging mysteries spanning multiple districts of the Martian colony of Olympus. Your investigative choices, deductions, and interactions determine Sam's fate and the future equilibrium of the colony. Explore neon-drenched districts, unforgiving industrial zones, and the opulent towers of the elite as you piece together a sprawling case involving missing persons, political intrigue, and shadowy megacorporations. The game features hundreds of dialogue options and a deeply branching story.
Features
- Immersive detective visual novel experience with strong cyberpunk aesthetics.
- Gripping narrative centered on corruption, human nature, and technology.
- Complex decision-making system leading to multiple narrative paths and endings.
- Unique investigation mechanics, requiring players to synthesize clues and confront suspects.
- Stunning, atmospheric 2D hand-drawn artwork capturing the dystopian Martian setting.
- Developed and Published by 14 Dimension Game.
Ratings
User Reviews
- Mars Vice perfectly captures the atmosphere of classic cyberpunk detective stories. The writing is sharp, and the Martian setting feels incredibly realized. A must-play for VN fans.
- The detective work here is genuinely engaging. It's not just clicking dialogue; you really have to pay attention to piece together the truth. Excellent mystery.
- A fantastic piece of world-building. The political and social commentary is subtle yet effective, making the dystopian future feel very real.
- Visually stunning and narratively dense. While slow-paced at times, the payoff for solving the cases is extremely rewarding.
- Easily one of the best indie visual novels this year. Great characters, high stakes, and a genuinely compelling sci-fi mystery.