Asteroids Minesweeper
- July 8, 2016
- Francois Braud (Volatile Dove)
Get on Steam"Asteroids Minesweeper" is a unique blend of classic Asteroids and Minesweeper gameplay. Players must navigate through an asteroid field while avoiding mines, using their reflexes and strategy to survive. The game features procedurally generated levels, creating a fresh challenge each time you play. With its addictive gameplay and retro style, "Asteroids Minesweeper" is a must-play for fans of both arcade classics and puzzle games.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and original take on Minesweeper by presenting it in a true 3D environment, which adds depth and complexity to the gameplay.
- Levels are randomly generated, providing significant replayability and keeping the experience fresh for players.
- Despite its flaws, the game is entertaining and engaging, making it a worthwhile purchase for fans of the Minesweeper genre, especially given its low price.
- The camera controls are cumbersome and can make navigation frustrating, requiring players to double-click to center the camera on blocks.
- Players often find themselves in situations where guessing is necessary to progress, which can detract from the logical puzzle-solving experience.
- The game has been reported to have bugs and performance issues, including freezing and problems with completing levels, which can hinder the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay features core puzzle mechanics that can be frustrating and often rely on guesswork, leading to a lack of rewarding experiences. However, it includes solid controls and a mix of 3D elements and new mechanics that enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable and worth the price for many players.
“Controls well and has solid mechanics.”
“It involves a few different mechanics that can help you out, and can generate all manner of different level styles.”
“The mix of a 3D element and new mechanics made the game definitely worth buying.”
“The gameplay is frustrating and solving a puzzle isn't very rewarding considering the majority of the puzzle was probably spent making guesses.”
“They're quite confusing and made me misunderstand several times throughout the gameplay.”
“The game plays like Minesweeper, but in 3D, and adds a few more mechanics as you progress.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game features a brief yet engaging storyline that complements its classic 3D minesweeper gameplay, adding a layer of intrigue with a hint of sinister elements. While the narrative is not the main focus, it enhances the overall experience, making it more than just a simple puzzle game.
“This game is all the old-school Minesweeper fun with a story and in 3D.”
“The game even features a small storyline.”
“A short but sweet game of 3D Minesweeper with some light story thrown in.”
“There is even a short sinister storyline to follow.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its calming and enjoyable qualities, though some players find it can become repetitive. However, the lack of independent volume sliders for music and sound effects is a notable drawback, as some users find the sound effects to be grating compared to the excellent music.
“Especially the music was nice and chilling.”
“There are no independent sliders for sound effects and music, which is a shame because I found the sound effects grating while the music is excellent.”
“(You can get around this by playing the music directly from the installation directory and muting the in-game sounds.)”
“The music can bore you, but it's that calming pace that makes the game enjoyable.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through customizable random levels, allowing players to experience new challenges even after completing the main game. While the level customization has some limitations, it still enhances the overall replay value.
“Best of all, there is complete replayability in the game, since you can customize random levels that utilize certain aspects.”
“Of course, on one hand that means they are not curated and checked for quality; on the other hand, it means a lot of potential replayability from what at first seems like a small game.”
“Though the level customization is a bit restricted, it adds a bit of replayability in case you're done with the main game.”
“Of course, on one hand that means that they are not curated and checked for quality; on the other hand, it means a lot of potential replayability from what at first seems like a small game.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting random freezes and bugs that prevent basic functionality, such as unresponsive mouse clicks during the tutorial. Overall, these problems detract from the enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
“It's entertaining if you enjoy Minesweeper, but it randomly freezes for no reason.”
“The worst thing is that it's buggy.”
“It's buggy; I couldn't make it past the tutorial because the mouse clicks didn't register.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for being clean and clear, enhancing the overall experience of this variation on minesweeper.
“It's a very nice variation on Minesweeper, and the graphics are clean and clear.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and amusing twist on the classic minesweeper concept, adding a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay.
“It's like playing minesweeper, but with a hilarious twist!”
“The humor in this game keeps you laughing while you strategize.”
“I never thought minesweeper could be this funny!”
