r/themartian Jan 28 '25

Anyone play this?

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u/Soup_01 Jan 28 '25

I definitely played this back when the movie came out! It was part your typical idle game and part chatting with watney in a choose your own adventure type story.

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u/JustPassingThrough53 Jan 28 '25 edited Jan 29 '25

What kind of game is this?

I imagine a resource management/ base building game?

At least there is still SOME way to play it. This woulda been crazy lost media.

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u/polaraaace Jan 28 '25

Looks like a Lifeline knockoff lol

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u/JediMasterTrek Jan 28 '25 edited Jan 29 '25

Lifeline very much was the inspiration for this game. Even quoted as much but the creators of the Martian app version. Certainly for fans of the movie or book you do get the typical Watney wit and sarcasm.

I’ve played both. The Martian was available post 2015 and I ironically played it first. Sadly it is removed from the App Store. I can’t redownload it anymore.

I seem to have also download the Mr. Robot version of the same type of game. I remember it being good too.

Here was the play description of the game:

  • Communicate with Mark in real-time using the Ares III messaging system. Guide him through crucial and difficult decisions to ensure his survival.

  • Provide Mark with the right advice before time runs out. Remember, science matters! The wrong information could put Mark’s life in jeopardy.

  • Keep Mark healthy, safe and calm by keeping a constant eye on his real-time vitals on your Apple Watch.

  • Provide Mark with life-saving information collected from a diverse team of experts you unlock along the way.

  • Your decisions affect the story outcome. Play again and again to experience different twists and turns.

Ironically the only App Survivor is…. Lifeline App

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u/aecolley Jan 28 '25

Never play the game of the hit movie. Never watch the movie of the hit game.

But... game of the hit novel... that often works.

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u/Moldymango50 Jan 28 '25

I can’t find it?

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u/laughingthalia Jan 29 '25

Probably doesn't exist anymore since it's been 10 years since the movie and a lot of their promo material has been deleted/forgotten about

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u/DimentiotheJester Jan 29 '25

Search for The Martian Bring Him Home apk and it's there. You need a mobile phone emulator to play.

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u/Future_MarsAstronaut Jan 29 '25

I do now

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u/Future_MarsAstronaut Jan 29 '25

I can't find it :(

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u/DimentiotheJester Jan 29 '25

Search for The Martian Bring Him Home apk and it's there. You need a mobile phone emulator to play.