Stalin vs. Martians

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Stalin vs. Martians
Developer(s)Black Wing Foundation
Dreamlore
N-Game
Publisher(s)Mezmer Games
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
ReleaseApril 29, 2009[1]
Genre(s)Real-time strategy
Mode(s)Single-player

Stalin vs. Martians is a parody real-time strategy video game developed by Black Wing Foundation, Dreamlore and N-Game, released on April 29, 2009. Described as "trashy and over-the-top"[2] by its creators,[3] the game mocks World War II strategy games and utilizes pythonesque humor. The developers state that Stalin vs. Martians is "obviously a parody, which sometimes gets close to being a satire" and is "halfway to becoming a trash icon of gaming industry for years".[4] In some interviews the lead designer of the game compares Stalin vs. Martians to the Troma films.[5]

In July, following the game's release, it became no longer available to be purchased, for unknown reasons.[6][7][8][9] The official website claimed that an upgraded version of Stalin vs. Martians would soon be released, but the game was never made available again, neither in original or upgraded version.[10]

This game uses the same updated version of the Enigma Engine as Blitzkrieg 2.

Reception[edit]

Stalin vs. Martians received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics. It has an average score of 23.41% on GameRankings as well as 25% on Metacritic. GameSpot awarded the game 1.5/10, calling it "perhaps the worst RTS game ever created". The site also named it 2009's Flat-Out Worst Game.[11] IGN, which rated the game a 2/10, noted the game's total lack of any RTS-related elements and asked whether it was 'made in 1994 and sealed into a vault until 2009' given how dated the visuals looked.[12] Resolution, awarding the game 35%, warned readers not to purchase the game, but conceded that it is occasionally "incredibly amusing".[13] Rock, Paper, Shotgun called the game "rubbish" but admitted: "there’s certainly car-crash value, especially if you tie yourself in theoretical knots deciding exactly how much of the game is satire".[14] The Escapist was more positive, specifically to its game's Soviet clichés and the presentation as funny and absurd at the same time.[15] Russian MTV programme Virtuality and its spin-off portal Games TV were quite enthusiastic about the game and its humour.[16]

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Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Faylor, Chris (April 24, 2009). "Stalin vs Martians Now Coming April 29". Shacknews. Retrieved 2009-04-24.
  2. ^ "IGN: Stalin vs. Martians Announced". Archived from the original on May 1, 2008.
  3. ^ "Paradox Interactive press release". Archived from the original on 2009-09-21. Retrieved 2009-03-20.
  4. ^ "Interview: All Hail Stalinator! Inside Stalin Vs. Martians".
  5. ^ "2404 - PC Gaming - Stalin vs. Martians Interview". Archived from the original on 2010-07-03. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  6. ^ "Stalin vs. Martians on Steam". Archived from the original on 2009-07-10. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-01-04. Retrieved 2014-08-22.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  8. ^ "GamersGate - Buy and download games now!".
  9. ^ "GameStop PC Downloads : Stalin vs Martians : Instant Digital Download Purchasing, Product Information, Screenshots, Previews, and more". Archived from the original on 2013-11-09. Retrieved 2009-07-23.
  10. ^ "Stalin vs. Martians Upgrade". Archived from the original on March 12, 2009.
  11. ^ "Stalin vs. Martians Review for PC - GameSpot". Archived from the original on 2009-05-04. Retrieved 2009-05-03.
  12. ^ Haynes, Jeff (2009-05-04). "Stalin vs. Martians Review" IGN.com. Retrieved 2018-07-23.
  13. ^ "Resolution-magazine.co.uk".
  14. ^ "RPS Vs Mezmer: Stalin Vs Martians Impressions". Rock Paper Shotgun. 29 April 2009.
  15. ^ "Review: Stalin vs. Martians : Review: Stalin vs. Martians". Archived from the original on 2012-11-26. Retrieved 2014-08-22.
  16. ^ "Games-tv // Обзоры // Сталин против марсиан // Обзор (Kenny & Джиха)". www.games-tv.ru. Archived from the original on 2009-04-11.

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