4D Minesweeper

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4D Minesweeper is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Julian Schlüntz and was released on February 14, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

4D Minesweeper brings the classic mechanics of Minesweeper into the fourth dimension and adds some new features to it.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 482 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

4D Minesweeper offers a unique and challenging twist on the classic Minesweeper, requiring players to think in new dimensions and strategies.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in a brain-bending puzzle experience.
The community around the game is supportive, sharing strategies and puzzle files, which enhances replayability and engagement.

The game can be overwhelming for newcomers, with a steep learning curve that may deter those unfamiliar with Minesweeper mechanics.
Performance issues arise when generating larger boards, leading to lag and crashes, which can frustrate players.
The lack of certain quality-of-life features, such as a marking system for potential mines, can make gameplay more challenging and less enjoyable.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around a unique twist on traditional minesweeper mechanics, incorporating a fourth spatial dimension that enhances depth and encourages logical thinking and pattern recognition. While the core loop of clicking, deducing, and flagging is engaging, some players find the board generation and certain mechanics frustrating, making it more suitable for dedicated puzzle enthusiasts. Overall, the experience is rewarding for those who enjoy solitary, strategic gameplay, though it may not appeal to everyone.
- “At first glance it’s a modest indie project—free-to-play, minimal presentation—but its clever leap to the fourth spatial dimension produces a gameplay experience that’s unexpectedly deep, sociable in community, and rewarding for players who love logic, pattern recognition, and the satisfying click of slowly uncovering a solved board.”
- “Still, the trade-off is that the core gameplay loop is tight and immediate: click, deduce, flag, repeat.”
- “I only wish there were some more advanced flag placement mechanics that could let you connect squares together so you could determine dependency chains more easily.”
- “If there’s a caveat, it’s that 4D Minesweeper is a niche devotion: it’s best for logical thinkers who enjoy solitary puzzle-play and who are willing to do the mental work of reimagining familiar mechanics.”
- “Gameplay consists of traditional Minesweeper guessing based on clues provided by the unmined tiles, which show how many mines are adjacent to it.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and high GPU usage, raising concerns about potential crypto mining. Despite its fun gameplay and customization options, it struggles with basic tasks, leading to crashes and slow loading times, particularly with larger grids. Overall, the game requires significant optimization improvements to enhance performance.
- “The game is not particularly optimized, but it delivers exactly what it promises.”
- “The code needs to be optimized so that larger boards generate and load faster.”
- “Fun game, but it could benefit from better optimization.”
- “Most of these reviews will talk about how this game potentially mines crypto due to the extremely high GPU usage (up to 90% on 1660 Super), and after some investigation, this is likely due to the original author's poor optimization and use of Godot.”
- “While the game is highly customizable, it lacks any optimization - it struggles to load even basic 2D grids, so you can't really do anything without risking the game crashing on you.”
- “Also, the code needs to be optimized so that bigger boards generate/load faster.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative or depth. While some enjoy the gameplay mechanics, those seeking a rich story or elaborate production values may be disappointed. Overall, the focus seems to be more on gameplay than storytelling.
- “Players looking for story, flashy production values, or multiplayer pageantry will find less to love.”
- “☑ no story”
- “☐ story?”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are criticized for relying on the Godot engine's default UI, lacking a fullscreen mode, and presenting a basic 2D interface without any 3D elements. Overall, the visual presentation is considered underwhelming and simplistic.
- “Graphically, the game uses Godot Engine's default UI, which is already not a good sign.”
- “In line with that, the game doesn't have a working fullscreen mode and is presented (ironically) in 2D, with no 3D graphics and a fairly basic text interface.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent crashes and freezes, particularly when attempting to create larger boards or play beyond default settings. Many players find the experience frustrating due to these bugs, which detract from overall enjoyment.
- “Runs very poorly for me when I try to play anything but the default easy settings; frequently crashes/freezes when generating the board or when making moves.”
- “For some strange reason, the game freezes when I try to generate a 9999x9999x9999x9999 game.”
- “It's fun, but the creation of bigger boards is very buggy, so you might as well code this yourself.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming, likening it to needing a second life to manage the repetitive tasks involved. This leads to a perception that the gameplay becomes tedious and less engaging over time.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Then, it just becomes a slightly more tedious version of normal Minesweeper.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its clever design and strong community support, contributing to its remarkable replayability, especially as players begin to understand its complex patterns. Many users rate it highly, with some even claiming it offers infinite replayability.
- “It's free to try, cleverly designed, supported by a small but active community, and remarkably replayable once you begin to see the fourth-dimensional patterns.”
- “10/10, infinite replayability.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its surreal and absurd qualities, with players feeling a sense of cosmic amusement as they navigate challenges. Overall, it elicits laughter through its unique and unconventional comedic elements.
- “I can feel the 4th dimensional beings laughing at me as I struggle.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game evokes strong emotions, often leading to feelings of sadness and vulnerability, with some expressing a desire to cry while playing.
- “I want to cry in a corner when I play this game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate monetization models that offer free access without advertisements, viewing this approach positively.
- “Anything that's free and has no ads is an automatic thumbs up from me.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content without forcing in-game purchases.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many users highlighting its emotional depth and fitting integration into gameplay. Some reviews note that the sound design complements the visuals effectively, creating a cohesive experience. However, a few users feel that certain tracks could be more memorable or varied.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps me engaged.”
- “The variety of tracks is impressive, each one adding a unique flavor to different moments in the game.”