10000000

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10000000 is a single player casual role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by LucaRedwood and was released on January 15, 2013. It received positive reviews from players.

"10000000" is a single-player Historical Role Playing Matching Game with exceptional mechanics and pretty visuals. Run dungeons, match tiles to battle monsters, and upgrade gear, skills, and your castle. Experience an RPG element with training and potion-brewing, and enjoy the delightful soundtrack while grinding towards freedom at a cost of 10 million.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,640 reviews

gameplay96 positive mentions

grinding112 negative mentions

The game combines match-3 mechanics with RPG elements, making it engaging and addictive.
The pixel art style and chiptune soundtrack create a nostalgic and charming atmosphere.
The gameplay is fast-paced and encourages quick thinking, providing a satisfying challenge.

The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially after unlocking upgrades.
Luck plays a significant role in success, which can lead to frustrating runs.
The controls are better suited for touch devices, making it less enjoyable on PC with a mouse.

gameplay
303 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "10,000,000" is a blend of match-3 mechanics and RPG elements, offering a unique twist where players slide entire columns to create matches that impact dungeon crawling. While the core mechanics are simple and addictive, many players find the gameplay repetitive and grindy over time, with a reliance on luck and speed rather than skill. Despite its flaws, the game provides a satisfying progression system and is enjoyable for casual play, making it a decent choice for fans of the genre.
- “Charming flash-era-style pixel art combined with powerful progression rewards and challenging tile-matching gameplay makes the time fly by.”
- “The gameplay loop is definitely addicting in a fun way.”
- “The rpg and match-3 gameplay melds together brilliantly, with situationally important icons adding a simplistic complexity to the old genre.”
- “The visuals and mechanics are simplistic, and the gameplay loop quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “Gameplay feels mostly like a grind after a while.”
- “However, I really must reiterate that the gameplay is the very definition of a grind - the whole experience from start to finish is extremely repetitive.”
music
211 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and nostalgic chiptune style, effectively enhancing the gameplay experience. While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting, some note that it can become repetitive due to the limited number of tracks, often leading them to prefer their own music after extended play. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point of the game, contributing to its addictive nature and retro charm.
- “The music is catchy, and the progression feels natural and well-paced.”
- “The soundtrack consists of 3 songs - the 'home' theme song, and 2 different dungeon themes - and I've found each of them to be fantastic; in all the time I've spent in-game, the songs never got old nor did they bore me.”
- “The music is fantastic as well.”
- “The music could be improved significantly, but as for everything else... well, I love it!”
- “The music is catchy but not invasive.”
- “The music is absolutely catchy, but the two tracks available for the game wear out their charm fairly quick.”
graphics
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
73%
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The graphics of "10,000,000" are predominantly simplistic and pixelated, evoking a nostalgic 8-bit aesthetic that may not appeal to everyone. While some players find the visuals charming and fitting for the casual gameplay, others criticize them as unpolished and lacking detail. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose within the game's design, but they are often described as a potential drawback rather than a highlight.
- “The graphics are simple, but that's part of its charm.”
- “The pixel graphics are good, but not amazing.”
- “The retro graphics take me back to my Atari days, and the MIDI sound files are soothing and caress my ears like the songs of sweet angels!”
- “The visuals and mechanics are simplistic, and the gameplay loop quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “The graphics look like hot garbage but I couldn't stop playing.”
- “The graphics are very simplistic, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it is part of the design and style.”
grinding
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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99%
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, often leading to repetitive and tedious gameplay. While some players find the grind satisfying and manageable, many express frustration with the lack of variety and depth, particularly in the late game where grinding becomes more pronounced. Overall, the experience can be enjoyable for those who appreciate grinding, but it may deter players seeking a more polished and engaging experience.
- “Pretty good game for what it is, fairly addicting, not too grindy or boring. It has a real nice pace, and the tunes are catchy for the few there are, good sound design too.”
- “Gets pretty boring pretty easily; most currency becomes useless after you unlock most things. Very grindy, and the game purposely works against you.”
- “There’s little depth beyond grinding for upgrades, and the experience lacks the polish and variety found in more modern games of this type.”
- “The entire game is grinding, with some puzzles to use for your grinding.”
story
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a minimalistic story centered around the goal of scoring 10,000,000 points to escape a dungeon, with little to no narrative depth or character development. Players engage in quests and upgrades, but the overall experience lacks a compelling plot, making it more of a puzzle game with RPG elements rather than a story-driven adventure. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics and progression, those seeking a rich narrative will likely be disappointed.
- “The plot is simple: you wake up in a dungeon cell, and as the title of the game implies, you escape the dungeon for good when you score 10 million points in a single run.”
- “I love that it's Bejeweled with a storyline!”
- “If you want dialogue, NPCs, story, and interest, you must build a boat.”
- “There is no story.”
- “Other than that, this game has no plot and not much else for it.”
- “This game does not really have a story, and for a game like this, it's fine without.”
replayability
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with many players noting that while it can be enjoyable and addictive, it lacks significant depth and variety after completion. Some users appreciate the match-3 mechanics that offer a degree of replayability, especially for achievement hunters, but many feel that once the main objectives are met, the game becomes repetitive and offers little incentive to return. Despite its low replay value, the game is considered a good time for its price, making it a decent choice for casual play.
- “Great game tons of replayability, and a nice scaling difficulty curve and if you get stuck you can grind for upgrades.”
- “Extremely addictive and has excellent replay value.”
- “This game is amazing, I bought it assuming I would play it here and there, but once I started playing it about an hour or so every morning after work as a little wind down, only took 5 hours or so to beat, but has replay value and it is completely worth the buy in my opinion!”
- “Overall, it's a good time but its depth is fairly surface level, so it's lacking some replayability.”
- “There is next to zero replayability; however, once you escape, you won't want to carry on playing, as you will have already fully upgraded your castle, armor, and abilities anyway.”
- “The game is very short, with very little replayability, but it's a fun game to spend a couple of afternoons with.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its lighthearted and amusing nature, featuring funny creatures and entertaining achievements that contribute to its addictive gameplay. While many players find it hilarious and enjoyable, some note that the humor can become repetitive over time, leading to a mix of fun and exhaustion. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging mechanics, making it a delightful experience for many.
- “You fight funny little creatures and get upgrades, two of life's simple pleasures.”
- “Funny, addictive, enjoyable, and hilarious.”
- “Very funny game, but also very exhausting :)”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is generally praised, with most users reporting no significant bugs or glitches, particularly on Linux. However, some minor issues were noted, such as items being used without producing the expected effects.
- “Runs great on Linux! :)”
- “I encountered small glitches with using items; items were used but had no effects.”
- “The game has stability issues that affect gameplay.”
- “There are frequent crashes that disrupt the gaming experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is closely tied to the player's tile-matching performance, which influences the progression through dungeons, including encounters with enemies and the unlocking of doors and chests. This mechanic suggests a dynamic optimization system that adapts to player skill.
- “Depending on your tile-matching performance, your sprite will advance through a dungeon, facing off against enemies or unlocking doors and chests.”
- “The optimization of gameplay mechanics allows for a seamless experience, making each move feel impactful and rewarding.”
- “I love how the game encourages strategic thinking; optimizing your moves can lead to incredible rewards and progression.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes a strong emotional response, taking them on a roller coaster of feelings, from frustration during challenging moments to overwhelming joy that can bring them to tears. However, some mechanics, like the screen wobbling during successful combos, can be disorienting and detract from the overall emotional experience.
- “These games will take you on an emotional roller coaster; when things don't go your way, you will feel deep lows of frustration.”
- “This game is so awesome it makes me want to cry.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is greatly enhanced by its fantastic music and sound effects, creating a quirky and enjoyable experience. Players appreciate the sense of improvement as they progress, making the overall atmosphere feel rewarding and worth the investment.
- “The music and sound effects are fantastic, and they improve the atmosphere of the game immensely.”
- “As long as you enjoy it for its quirky atmosphere and mild sense of improvement as you gain new things, you'll find it well worth the money.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization model is praised for its lack of microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the addictive gameplay without the distraction of in-game purchases.
- “A testament to the addictive style of gameplay - and no microtransactions needed!”
- “No obnoxious in-game purchases.”