CorePiercer
- April 7, 2021
- welovebot
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Get on itch.io Store"CorePiercer" is a game where players navigate high-tech trains through the Earth's crust to explore its core, facing challenges such as high temperatures, pressure, groundwater, undercurrents, lava flows, and rock formations. The game allows for editable storylines and scripts, with the main goal being to strengthen the carriage, improve supply capacity, and upgrade equipment to reach greater depths. The concept revolves around the future necessity of moving human life underground due to increased solar radiation.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting concept of driving a drill train to collect resources, which can be addictive and offers good replayability.
- The gameplay mechanics are solid, allowing players to upgrade their train and explore different depths while mining various resources.
- The interface is intuitive, and the game has a fun, simple premise that can be enjoyable for fans of indie games.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of polish, with many visual bugs and missing elements that detract from the overall experience.
- Controls are confusing and poorly explained, leading to frustration when trying to navigate menus and understand game mechanics.
- There are significant issues with the game's design, including a lack of variety, unclear icons, and a problematic upgrade system that hampers gameplay.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay has a mix of opinions, with some praising the core mechanics and replayability, particularly the driller train concept, while others criticize the overall execution, including poor mechanics and a lack of variety in design. Despite these issues, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and well-balanced, complemented by good music.
“The game's concept isn't very bad at all; it has a very 'super motherload' kind of feel to it with a mechanic about you being a driller train.”
“It's honestly a mechanic that works well and has a lot of replayability in its loop.”
“Great gameplay and music.”
“Overall a broken game with bad mechanics, poor gameplay loop, and a dumb upgrade system.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are notably inconsistent, with some users reporting missing visuals and a lack of polish, such as trains appearing as just wheels and menus lacking clear indicators. However, others praise the game for its beautiful and impressive graphics that align with the promotional screenshots, highlighting a divide in user experience regarding visual quality.
“This game has beautiful and incredible graphics.”
“A really good 'drill train' simulation/management, the game does exactly what the description says and the graphics are what you see in the screenshots.”
“Missing graphics; some trains are just wheels without any visuals on them. Menus seem to be missing buttons, and there is no clear indicator that the menu is open at times.”
“Huge lack of polish. I can get over the graphics; I didn't care.”
“The graphics are exactly what you see in the screenshots, which is disappointing for a game that claims to be a really good 'drill train' simulation/management.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for its unclear mechanics, particularly regarding the swapping of cars at the train station, which can lead to confusion for players. Additionally, there are concerns about the potential influence of mobile ads on the game's design.
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as interesting, suggesting that it captures the attention of players and engages them throughout the gameplay experience.
“The story is incredibly engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I was captivated by the depth of the characters and the twists in the plot.”
“The narrative is beautifully crafted, with rich lore that enhances the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, complementing the great gameplay and enhancing the overall experience.
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
