Monuments of Mars

Monuments of Mars is an early Apogee platform game that sends you to Mars for the traditional videogame purpose of jumping over things, shooting things and generally having a much worse workday than anyone on Earth. You explore underground complexes, navigate hazards and deal with hostile creatures while searching for a way through the Martian environment. The game belongs firmly to the early shareware era, with straightforward graphics and arcade-style gameplay designed around quick reactions and careful movement. Its extraterrestrial setting gives the familiar platform formula a nice science-fiction flavor, while the compact levels encourage repeated attempts. For fans of early Apogee releases, Monuments of Mars is a charming reminder of when a floppy disk and a mysterious planet were enough to create an adventure.