ARM: Planetary Prospectors Asteroid Resource Mining
- October 1, 2015
- Nefarious Dimensions Interactive Games
Get on Steam"ARM: Planetary Prospectors - Asteroid Resource Mining" is a simulation game that allows players to manage and operate their own asteroid mining enterprise. Extract valuable resources from asteroids, research new technologies, and compete with other companies to become the leading force in space exploration and mining. The game features realistic physics, detailed 3D graphics, and a dynamic economic system, providing an immersive and challenging experience for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept and unique mechanics, particularly in mining and space exploration.
- There is potential for growth and improvement, with some players expressing hope for future updates and fixes.
- The developers are active and engaged with the community, showing dedication to the game's development.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, crashes, and technical issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- The tutorial is poorly designed or non-existent, leaving players confused about controls and gameplay mechanics.
- There are significant discrepancies between the game's marketing materials and the actual product, leading to feelings of false advertising.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is highly polarized, with some players appreciating the open-world exploration, asteroid mining mechanics, and flight system, while others criticize it for being buggy, lacking effective tutorials, and feeling restrictive. Many users report technical issues such as crashes and glitches that hinder enjoyment, leading to a sense of frustration and disappointment. Overall, while there are promising mechanics and a compelling story, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“Open world and asteroid resource mining is actually a nice gameplay which provides players freedom to explore outer space.”
“The flight mechanics and tool use are wonderful, the free look allows for a very robust menu/stats system to be accessed; it's a little overwhelming at first, but once you get it, it all makes very good sense.”
“Neat mechanics and a very nice space flight system.”
“Overall, I'd say this is one of the most disappointing gameplay experiences I've ever had in a game. There is little to no guidance from the tutorials that actually helps you much, and the frequency of crashing to desktop and freezing in freelook mode made this one of less than five games I've ever attempted to refund, and mind you, I kept No Man's Sky.”
“Bland gameplay, at this time, makes me feel as though I am a prisoner within the game, being punished for playing.”
“Horrible gameplay; in fact, it's unplayable. Glitchy graphics, no tutorial whatsoever. Everything I could do was getting in an 'armor suit' and start moving around, trying not to bump into anything.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the visuals and physics as excellent, while others report serious issues such as low-resolution textures, graphical glitches, and broken shaders that hinder gameplay. Many users express frustration over the inconsistency in quality, with some describing the graphics as decent but ultimately overshadowed by technical problems and crashes. Overall, while there are positive aspects, the graphical performance appears to be a significant concern for many players.
“Graphics are excellent.”
“Very nice visuals and great physics.”
“The core game mechanics are there, the graphics are decent.”
“I'm going to say that while this might seem like a neat game, the visuals are very different from what was pictured, much worse, and the beginning tutorial, what there is of it, is horrible.”
“The game has some serious graphical glitches at the moment that make it almost unplayable: textures are low resolution, shaders are broken (the planet is surrounded by a black border which pops through all foreground objects), and lighting and shadows are borked.”
“Horrible gameplay, or in fact, it's unplayable, glitchy graphics, no tutorial whatsoever; everything I could do was getting in an 'armor suit' and start moving around and trying not to bump into anything.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating its intriguing background and potential for depth, while others criticize the current lack of engagement and clarity in the narrative direction. Many users express hope that as the game develops, the storytelling will improve and become more integral to the gameplay experience. Overall, the foundation for an interesting plot exists, but it requires further development to fully realize its potential.
“A game with a very good background story and interesting mechanics.”
“A space game with decent simulation and an actual interesting plot which challenges you to break away from its chains.”
“The story and setting is also very intriguing and I am looking forward to seeing more depth evolve over time.”
“Storyline 3/10 so far. I didn't talk to more than 3 people as you are locked up at the start. This held some real promise, and I didn't dig too deep.”
“Do you like VR games that have a story, and gameplay that's more than a glorified tech demo costing way more and providing way less than a look-around version of Clicker Heroes?”
“There's not even an actual clue to where the game is going - it could become a sandbox game, or a linear story game with open-world elements.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous graphical glitches such as low-resolution textures, broken shaders, and distracting black borders around planets, which detract from immersion and hinder extended gameplay. Overall, these bugs render the game nearly unplayable at present.
“Glitches are numerous; for example, there's a black border around the planets, making the space immersion seem so fake!”
“But as they stand, they are sufficiently buggy to prevent extended gameplay.”
“The game has some serious graphical glitches at the moment that make it almost unplayable: textures are low resolution, shaders are broken (the planet is surrounded by a black border that pops through all foreground objects), and lighting and shadows are borked.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The use of Russianized English enhances the game's atmosphere, contributing to a unique and immersive experience that resonates with players.
“The text has a unique charm that enhances the atmosphere, giving it a distinct character.”
“The immersive environment truly pulls you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, creating an unforgettable atmosphere.”
“The text is fairly Russianized English, which honestly adds to the atmosphere, I find.”
“The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and unengaging.”
“Despite the visuals, the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
