CosmoOdyssey: Trip to Mars is a first-person spaceship adventure with a special Ukrainian flavor.
As a young agronomist from Pavlovo Pole, you embark on a perilous journey to Mars, tasked with collecting metal for the construction of a transport infrastructure. However, this mission holds a personal interest, as you hope to secure funds to start your own farming business and overcome the local competition.
The gameplay expertly blends spaceship simulation with unexpected agricultural elements. You'll engage in a variety of activities to maintain your spacecraft's functionality, from cooking meals to locating lost items like the TV remote and even addressing unexpected flooding. These mundane yet engaging tasks contribute to a strong sense of realism, making you feel like a true space traveler.
One of the game's standout features is the opportunity to grow and harvest crops such as sunflowers and cereals, as well as extract oil from them. This unexpected twist adds a layer of complexity and depth, allowing you to balance your spacefaring duties with the familiar tasks of farming and resource management.
The narrative is deeply woven into the gameplay, as you navigate through a series of challenges and situations that advance the story. The inclusion of full voice-overs in Ukrainian, along with the use of the "Kharkiv" dialect (Syrzhik), enhances the cultural authenticity and immerses you in the Ukrainian-influenced setting.
Accessibility is also a priority, as the game supports both keyboard and controller inputs, and offers the option to switch between Ukrainian and English subtitles. This ensures that players of all backgrounds can tailor the experience to their preferences and language proficiency.