Ishtar Terra

Although this planet is named after the Goddess of love and beauty, Venus is actually one hellish place. Ishtar Terra is the story of man’s quest to understand and explore one of the most dangerous and hottest places in our Solar System.

The pressure is unyielding under such a high density atmosphere, the feeling of which you get from the low-pitched pads as the first manned mission descends towards the planets surface. Passing through a shroud of clouds saturated with sulphuric acid drops, Venus’ voice lulls you into a false sense of security as the synth rains down its destructive force.

The terrain reveals a hostile and aggressive landscape of mountainous regions, steep ravines and deep craters. As the craft navigates these and touches down a radio message is sent back to earth confirming the explosive climatic conditions caused by the runaway greenhouse effect.