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| image = File:Deimos Rising coverart.jpg |
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| alt = Deimos Rising cover art |
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| programmer = David Wareing |
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| released = {{vgrelease|NA|12 January 1998}} |
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'''''Mars Rising''''' is a vertically ] written by David Wareing and released as ] by ] for ] computers in 1998. Reviewers called out similarities to '']'' and '']''.<ref name="macnnmsrev" /><ref name="AppleLinksdrrev"/> It was followed by ''Deimos Rising'' in 2001. |
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'''''Mars Rising''''' is a vertically ] written by David Wareing and released as ] by ] for ] computers in 1998. Reviewers called out similarities to '']'' and '']''.<ref name="macnnmsrev" /><ref name="AppleLinksdrrev"/> It was followed by ''Deimos Rising'' in 2001. |
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=== Overall Reception: === |
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* '''Critical Reception''': ''Mars Rising'' received positive reviews from critics and players, particularly within the Mac gaming community. The game was praised for its polished gameplay, solid graphics, and smooth performance, which stood out among other shareware games of the time. It was often highlighted as one of the best shoot 'em ups available for the Mac, a platform that was not as heavily catered to by major game developers as Windows. |
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* '''Gameplay''': The gameplay of ''Mars Rising'' was well-received for its tight controls, challenging difficulty, and engaging level design. As a shoot 'em up, it featured classic mechanics such as power-ups, enemy waves, and boss battles, which were executed with a high level of polish. The game was known for being accessible to newcomers while still offering enough challenge to satisfy veterans of the genre. |
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* '''Graphics and Sound''': For a shareware title, ''Mars Rising'' was noted for its impressive graphics. The game featured smooth animations, detailed sprites, and a clean, vibrant aesthetic that looked particularly good on the Mac’s high-resolution displays. The sound design, including the soundtrack and sound effects, was also praised for enhancing the overall experience, providing a fitting backdrop to the action-packed gameplay. |
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* '''Content and Replay Value''': ''Mars Rising'' offered a decent amount of content for a shareware game, with multiple levels, varied enemy types, and a range of power-ups. The game’s difficulty and the thrill of trying to achieve high scores provided significant replay value, encouraging players to return to the game repeatedly. |
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* '''Magazine and Review Scores''': |
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** ''Mars Rising'' was featured in several Mac-focused gaming magazines and websites at the time, where it typically received high scores. |
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** '''MacAddict''' magazine gave it strong praise, calling it one of the best shoot 'em ups available for the platform. |
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** '''Inside Mac Games''', a popular Mac gaming site, also rated the game highly, noting its polished presentation and enjoyable gameplay. |
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* '''Player Reception''': Among the Mac gaming community, ''Mars Rising'' was well-loved. It was one of the standout titles for the Mac in 1998, particularly because it was an exclusive and high-quality shareware game. Players appreciated its challenge, replayability, and the fact that it filled a genre niche that wasn’t widely catered to on the platform. |
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The 2001 sequel, ''Deimos Rising'', adds 16-bit color, alpha transparency, motion blur, improved artwork and a wider range of enemies and weapons.<ref name="DRMakingof"/> It was ported to ]. |
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The 2001 sequel, ''Deimos Rising'', adds 16-bit color, alpha transparency, motion blur, improved artwork and a wider range of enemies and weapons.<ref name="DRMakingof"/> It was ported to ]. |
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*''Mars Rising'' is remembered as one of the best Mac-exclusive games from the late 1990s. It holds a special place in the memories of Mac gamers from that era, especially those who enjoyed shoot 'em ups and indie games. The game’s success helped cement Ambrosia Software’s reputation as a leading developer of quality shareware titles for the Mac. |
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* The game didn’t achieve widespread fame outside of the Mac community, largely due to its platform exclusivity and the relatively small market share of Mac gaming at the time. However, within its niche, ''Mars Rising'' is often cited as a classic example of a well-crafted indie game that offered a polished and satisfying experience. |
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