Stalin vs. Martians
A parody RTS mocking World War II games.
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Stalin vs. Martians is a real-time strategy game developed by Black Wing Foundation, Dreamlore and N-Game, released on April 29, 2009. The developers described it as a parody that mocks World War II strategy games, employing pythonesque humor and comparing it to Troma films. It is considered one of the worst games of all time.
Reception
Critics overwhelmingly panned Stalin vs. Martians. GameSpot gave it 1.5/10, calling it perhaps the worst RTS ever created and naming it 2009's Flat-Out Worst Game. IGN rated it 2/10, noting a total lack of RTS elements and asking if it was made in 1994 and sealed until 2009. Resolution awarded 35% and warned against purchase but found it occasionally amusing.
Rock, Paper, Shotgun called it rubbish yet admitted car-crash value. The Escapist criticized visuals, customization, controls, and lack of strategy but praised its absurdist humor. Russian MTV programme Virtuality and Games TV were enthusiastic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who published Stalin vs. Martians?
Stalin vs. Martians was published by Mezmer Games.
What platforms is Stalin vs. Martians available on?
Stalin vs. Martians was released for Microsoft Windows.
Is Stalin vs. Martians single-player or multiplayer?
Stalin vs. Martians offers single-player play.
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- Wikipedia: Stalin vs. Martians (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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