First Martians

First Martians

By Portal Games

First Martians is a mandatory companion app for the board game of the same name, designed to manage game state, events, and narrative progression. It facilitates gameplay through three distinct modes: separate games, a custom campaign, and an open world exploration mode.

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The App DNA

What makes this app unique?

For Players of the First Martians board game who require the app to manage game mechanics and narrative events.

What does it look like?

Key features

Game Mode Selectionstandard

Supports three distinct play styles: individual games, a progressive custom campaign, and an open world mode.

Narrative Integrationstandard

Delivers story content through text and sound to immerse players in the Martian environment.

Game State Managementstandard

Maintains balance and tracks tasks, obstacles, and events throughout the board game session.

How much does it cost?

free

Velocity

Active developmentShow more...

5 versions in history. Development pace: active.

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Who built it?

Portal Games

8 apps tracked · Games

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User Sentiment

What do users think recently?

How are ratings & reviews evolving?

Google Play
3.22 · 209
App Store
3.50 · 10

Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.

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Competition

Competitive landscape for First Martians

How's the Games market?

The rivals identified

The Analyst's Read

Key takeaways for First Martians

Where is it heading?

Bottom line

While the app is essential for gameplay, users report significant UI/UX issues, including display scaling problems on modern devices and ambiguous button labeling.

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AI-powered analysis with automated quality gates, built from publicly available sources. Marlvel.ai is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by First Martians, its developer, the app publisher, Apple, or Google Play. All trademarks, logos, and screenshots referenced remain the property of their respective owners.

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Marlvel.ai. “First Martians Intelligence Report.” Updated May 6, 2026. https://marlvel.ai/apps/first-martians

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