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==Gameplay== ==Gameplay==
It is similar to '']'' and many other top-scrolling arcade shooters in setting and gameplay. The 2001 sequel, ''Deimos Rising'', adds 16-bit color, alpha transparency, motion blur, improved artwork and a wider range of enemies and weapons. ''Mars Rising'' is similar to '']'' and many other top-scrolling arcade shooters in setting and gameplay. The 2001 sequel, ''Deimos Rising'', adds 16-bit color, alpha transparency, motion blur, improved artwork and a wider range of enemies and weapons.


==Reception== ==Reception==

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1997 video game
Mars Rising
Developer(s)Ambrosia Software
Publisher(s)Ambrosia Software
Platform(s)Mac OS
Release1997
Genre(s)Scrolling shooter
Mode(s)Single-player

Mars Rising is a Macintosh game by Ambrosia Software.

Gameplay

Mars Rising is similar to Xevious and many other top-scrolling arcade shooters in setting and gameplay. The 2001 sequel, Deimos Rising, adds 16-bit color, alpha transparency, motion blur, improved artwork and a wider range of enemies and weapons.

Reception

Reception
Review score
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Macworld

Macworld's Michael Gowan praised Ambrosia's game Mars Rising.

References

  1. ^ Gowan, Michael (February 1999). "Name Your Game; From Goofy to Gory, Macworld Reviews 48 Ways to Play". Macworld. Archived from the original on August 10, 2001. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)

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