Mars Matrix Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Shoot 'em Up

Mars Matrix

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenreShoot 'em Up
DeveloperTakumi Corporation
PublisherCapcom
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Mars Matrix is a shoot 'em up released for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Takumi Corporation and published by Capcom.

Among the 28 Dreamcast shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.

Takumi Corporation also made Giga Wing and Giga Wing 2 for the Dreamcast.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Mars Matrix is like

Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.

Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.

Mars Matrix gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Mars Matrix walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

Mars Matrix FAQ

Who made Mars Matrix?

It was developed by Takumi Corporation and published by Capcom.

Is Mars Matrix multiplayer?

No. Mars Matrix is a single-player game.

How long does Mars Matrix take to play?

As a shoot 'em up, Mars Matrix typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Mars Matrix on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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