Fit check
Is Martian Law worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Arcade shooter fans who want short, score-focused runs rather than a large campaign
- Players who enjoy dodging falling hazards while protecting escaping characters
- Gamepad users looking for twin-stick aiming and movement
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a large, content-heavy game may hit the scope limit after seeing the small-game format.
- Players who dislike escalating pressure may hit a wall as more bombs fall and difficulty rises during play.
- Players who require keyboard and mouse as their preferred control setup may find the gamepad-focused controls a mismatch.
Our take on Martian Law
The likely sticking point is the control setup: the game is intended for twin-stick controller play. Keyboard and mouse are supported, but players who depend on that setup may find the controller-focused design a poor fit.
What is Martian Law?
Martian Law is a 2D arcade shooter in which bombs fall on Mars and players shoot them or avoid their explosions while Martians escape to an underground bunker.
The action uses eight-direction aiming, jumping, sliding, and power-ups. As play continues, more bombs fall and the difficulty rises. Saving more Martians unlocks levels, while each run also offers a chance to beat a high score. The game has hand-drawn artwork and is intended primarily for twin-stick controller play, with major gamepads supported. Keyboard and mouse controls are also available. The developer describes it as a small score-chasing game rather than a large, content-heavy experience.
How Martian Law plays
- 01Rising Bomb Pressure
- The number of falling bombs increases as a run continues, raising the difficulty.
- 02Rescue-Based Unlocks
- Saving more Martians opens additional levels.
- 03Controller Controls
- Twin-stick gamepad play is the intended setup, while keyboard and mouse are also supported.
- 04Score Chasing
- Runs provide a chance to beat a previous high score.
Martian Law compared to similar games
SUPER CHICKEN JUMPER is described as a runner with some shooter elements, while Martian Law centers on aiming at falling bombs and avoiding their blasts. Martian Law also ties level unlocks to rescuing Martians and adds increasing bomb pressure during play.
Martian Law: platforms & release
Is Martian Law worth it?
It is worth it if: arcade shooter fans who want short, score-focused runs rather than a large campaign. Skip it if: players seeking a large, content-heavy game may hit the scope limit after seeing the small-game format.
Where can I download Martian Law?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Martian Law's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Martian Law on?
Windows only.
