MARS seeming still in Development (PS3/PC)

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Remember when we first heard of this game all those months ago? Remember how 2001 PC it looked? Well the game seems to be coming along just fine. I have been keeping tabs on the Main site (http://mars.spiders-games.com/) and they have added a few bits for those interested.

I would post some of these new pics but The site is flash based and I do not know a way to capture it to post on this site :/. Here is a link to the gallery

Link: http://mars.spiders-games.com/screenshots

EDIT

Thank You SCRAWLfx.com :)

Before....

This is what Mars Looks like Now...

I was mainly reminded of this while speaking of PS3 and its complete omission of exclusive WRPGs. The details of this game are not completely fleshed out yet(for the designers as well) because this game lacks a publisher at the moment. Hopefully Sony picks it up because I think this could turn out rather well. There were many rumors saying this game was PS3/360/PC but Destructoid answered that with this....

Contrary to reports, Spider Games is not developing an Xbox 360 version of PC and PlayStation 3 RPG Mars. In an e-mail conversation with Destructoid, Spider CEO Jehanne Rousseau said an Xbox 360 version of the game was a logical step and is being planned, however, taking the game to the Microsoft platform would require help from a publisher.

“For now we're still searching for a publisher, so in one way the 360 version relies on them,” Rousseau said. “But we do actually have a PC version and we're planning to develop for 360 as well, as it seems very logical. I'll be able to give you the final answer about the different platforms when I have the contract in hand."

In a recent interview, Rosseau indicated that the lead platform for Mars was the PlayStation 3. In his words, the choice was made because “the PS3 is a very complicated platform.” Spider would rather jump whatever hurdles now, as opposed to later. Good call. Run a mile, then take a walk.

Although this could be completely contradicted by this....

http://mars.spiders-games.com/news/509

This is XBOX magazines doing previews of the game. Yet SPIDER has stayed firm on the idea they are trying to stick with PS3 and PC first and foremost.

 

This is all besides the point though. The game looks to have promise.

Here is some info....

Mars is a Sci-fi RPG action game that innovatively merges character development and light and rythmic fights.

It takes you on a journey deep into an original futuristic universe and presents you with scenarios dealing with difference, racism and environment.
"In the destroyed world of Mars, two destinies mingle together. Two beings searching for their identity travel across a broken planet, constantly facing bloody political conflicts which tear the old colonies apart. Often divided, sometimes fighting the same enemies, both are the source of the advent of a new era… "

Im also pretty sure this game is running off Sony's PhyreEngine, which supposedly makes PC-PS3 porting a breeze. Apparently a few popular games use it such as DiRT, GripShift,Grid, Ateleria Rorona,Shatter,Flower, Flow, Critter Crunch. Engine can be seen here...

EDIT: Wiki confirms it-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PhyreEngine

very ,very, VERY early version of the game can be seen here....

There is a newer video on the main site but I cannot extract it.