3D Mars Spirit Rover Simulator

By Brain Block Interactive Free Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Feb 27, 2009
Although this program lets you virtually explore Mars, we don't really think of it as a game in the traditional sense of the word. The application gives you a first-person view of the Martian landscape and lets you explore it via your keyboard's arrow buttons. When you approach a landmark such as a crater, the program displays a small map and some basic information. We have no complaints about the graphical representation of the red planet, although some sound effects would have been a nice touch. Still, we thought 3D Mars Spirit Rover Simulator provides only a limited amount of entertainment, as simply exploring the very similar landscape grows tiresome after a while. Some degree of user customization might help spice up future versions of this program. Nevertheless, science and astronomy buffs might enjoy 3D Mars Spirit Rover Simulator, especially since it's free.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 1.1

General

Release December 5, 2008
Date Added January 22, 2004
Version 1.1

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT
Additional Requirements Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, DirectX 8.0 drivers

Popularity

Total Downloads 33,100
Downloads Last Week 0
Report Software

Related Software

Flight Simulator X demo logo

Flight Simulator X demo

Free to try
Flight Simulator X demo

Elasto Mania

Free to try
Elasto Mania
Euro Truck Simulator 2 logo

Euro Truck Simulator 2

Free to try
Euro Truck Simulator 2
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed logo

Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

Free to try
Need for Speed: Porsche Unleashed

User Reviews

2/5
12 User Votes
5 Star
4 Star
3 Star
2 Star
1 Star

Developer's Description

Drive the Mars Spirit Rover over the Martian surface. Experience the thrill of discovering new hills and rocks as you explore the surface in this 3D simulator. Watch as the Martian day passes into evening, and climb the slopes to look into the giant crater.
Promo image for CNET Shopping

Get the best price on everything

Shop your favorite products and we’ll find the best deal with a single click. Designed to make shopping easier.