Link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/tharsis/id956621095 Tharsis Choice Provisions A mysterious signal originating from the Tharsis region of Mars set us on a frantic mission. Who sent it? And why? Impos… $7.99 Buy Now Watch Media DetailsA mysterious signal originating from the Tharsis region of Mars set us on a frantic mission. Who sent it? And why? Impossible questions, but in them lie the key to humanity’s survival. Now, millions of miles away from home, a micrometeoroid storm has left us with a severely damaged ship, two deceased crew, and the sneaking suspicion this trip was doomed from the start. Tharsis is a turn-based space strategy game. With dice. And cannibalism. It puts you in control of humanity’s first mission to Mars, just as it’s struck by a micrometeoroid storm. You must guide your crew through disasters, food shortages, and the unforgiving nature of space — all while maintaining your sanity amidst cryptic signals and warnings from Mars. Defy the odds, make the difficult decisions, and embark on the most important mission in human history. Succeeding in Tharsis requires you to make the best of what you have, even if it happens to be a pair of snake eyes. Certain factors may be outside of your control, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be overcome. Tharsis is not a game about facing the odds. It’s a game about changing them. Information Seller:Choice Provisions Genre:Board, Strategy Release:Jun 27, 2019 Updated:Jun 28, 2019 Version:1.0 Size:413.9 MB TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating:Unrated Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Subscribe to the TouchArcade YouTube channel Aurelien.L Well-Known Member Dec 13, 2014 207 13 18 #2 Aurelien.L, Jun 27, 2019 IPad only T.T Quoad Well-Known Member Apr 17, 2015 1,108 217 63 #3 Quoad, Jun 27, 2019 THIS LOOKS INTERESTING! Bloodangel Well-Known Member Jan 19, 2011 1,824 46 48 Retail England #4 Bloodangel, Jun 27, 2019 Wish would come to iPhone, I’m sure it would be fine on it nickhoola likes this. Collin Well-Known Member Jul 29, 2010 719 46 28 Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Art Director Colorado Springs, CO https://www.theislandsofmisfitcreativity.com/ #5 Collin, Jun 27, 2019 I checked it out on Steam and the comments are pretty brutal. Hmm. gfidge Member Jan 21, 2017 6 1 3 #6 gfidge, Jun 28, 2019 Purchased and had 1x play through...first impressions... The tutorial only does an ok job of explaining the basics of the game (still confused by decisions I may be able to make and the impact they would have within the game). I don’t mind the aspect of rolling dice to achieve outcomes however my first impression is that One Deck Dungeon, Pathfinder Adventures and Hostage Negotiator do it a lot better (are more enjoyable). I’ll continue to give it a go but for how long... Collin likes this. DTK Well-Known Member Aug 22, 2014 343 12 18 Marketing Berlin Germany #7 DTK, Jun 28, 2019 Last edited: Jun 28, 2019 Do you mean that in a positive way? It‘s a great game? Edit: I tested it myself, the ratings are 50% to 50%! Collin Well-Known Member Jul 29, 2010 719 46 28 Graphic Designer/Illustrator/Art Director Colorado Springs, CO https://www.theislandsofmisfitcreativity.com/ #8 Collin, Jul 2, 2019 Steam has it as "mostly positive" however even the good reviews tend to point out how punishing the game is. For example: Damage control on a space mission using good old Yahtzee. Does it make sense? No! Is it fun? Not really! It kinda sucks, but in a good way. Avoid if you have anger management issues when confronted with the unfairness of life. An Exploding Dice mechanic of some sort would have counterbalanced effectively the ridiculously punishing RNG. - April 27, Fab Mariani So to me it sounds incredibly frustrating, and I tend to get enough of that on a daily basis that I don't need my games to also punish me "unfairly". But I can't deny there's also an appeal to the game. skoptic Well-Known Member Apr 3, 2015 634 82 28 #9 skoptic, Jul 2, 2019 Having watched some vids I’m quite keen, although have such a backlog it’s not biting my arm off. Definitely high up on wish list. skoptic Well-Known Member Apr 3, 2015 634 82 28 #10 skoptic, Jul 9, 2019 I bought...I like! It’s brutal but great - same quality as One Deck Dungeon, don’t think it has progression though. Definite 4 or 5 star for me nickhoola likes this. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
Purchased and had 1x play through...first impressions... The tutorial only does an ok job of explaining the basics of the game (still confused by decisions I may be able to make and the impact they would have within the game). I don’t mind the aspect of rolling dice to achieve outcomes however my first impression is that One Deck Dungeon, Pathfinder Adventures and Hostage Negotiator do it a lot better (are more enjoyable). I’ll continue to give it a go but for how long...
Do you mean that in a positive way? It‘s a great game? Edit: I tested it myself, the ratings are 50% to 50%!
Steam has it as "mostly positive" however even the good reviews tend to point out how punishing the game is. For example: Damage control on a space mission using good old Yahtzee. Does it make sense? No! Is it fun? Not really! It kinda sucks, but in a good way. Avoid if you have anger management issues when confronted with the unfairness of life. An Exploding Dice mechanic of some sort would have counterbalanced effectively the ridiculously punishing RNG. - April 27, Fab Mariani So to me it sounds incredibly frustrating, and I tend to get enough of that on a daily basis that I don't need my games to also punish me "unfairly". But I can't deny there's also an appeal to the game.
Having watched some vids I’m quite keen, although have such a backlog it’s not biting my arm off. Definitely high up on wish list.
I bought...I like! It’s brutal but great - same quality as One Deck Dungeon, don’t think it has progression though. Definite 4 or 5 star for me
