Data mining

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Data mining is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Blender Games and was released on August 6, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Data Mining - casual colorful minimalist puzzle in which you have to collect all the files that are not corrupted to exit the closed circle.

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Single-Player

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25%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a simple and colorful 2D puzzle design that is relaxing and easy to pick up for short play sessions.
The mechanics are intuitive, allowing players to quickly understand the gameplay.
There are no bugs or crashes reported, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.

The game is frustratingly difficult for a title marketed as 'casual', leading to potential rage-quits.
The sound design is repetitive and annoying, with no option to mute, detracting from the overall experience.
The game feels like a low-effort cash grab, lacking depth and creativity in its design and mechanics.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by intuitive mechanics that are easy to learn, with some players finding it challenging yet engaging. However, there are criticisms regarding the lack of depth and variety, leading some to feel that the game does not justify its price. Overall, while the concept is interesting, the difficulty and limited mechanics may deter some players.
- “The mechanics are intuitive; you quickly get the hang of what you have to do.”
- “This game has not bad gameplay, a bit challenging (the only thing that keeps you playing).”
- “Very few mechanics with very little depth, making this game not even worth what I paid for, really.”
- “The ball mechanics work a bit like pool.”
- “It's just gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a strong consensus that the game lacks a meaningful or engaging story, with some users even comparing its narrative unfavorably to other works, suggesting that it fails to deliver any substantial plot or character development.
- “What story?”
- “No story here.”
- “Twilight was a better love story than this.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely criticized for being repetitive and annoying, contributing to a generally depressing atmosphere. While some players find a redeeming playlist that aids in gameplay, the overall sentiment is that the sound design is poorly executed and detracts from the experience.
- “I'm talking about the music and the sound effects.”
- “The music is repetitive and annoying.”
- “I don't like the lack of color, the strange depressing music, and the whole depressing atmosphere of the game.”
- “Good idea, but the music and sounds are painfully bad.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a clever twist at the end, where players discover that they cannot mute the sounds, adding an unexpected layer of comedic frustration.
- “The funny revelation at the end of the game is that you cannot mute the sounds.”
- “The humor in this game is cleverly woven into the storyline, making every twist and turn a delightful surprise.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions throughout the game.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, with some describing it as "a little grindy" and suggesting that it may require significant time investment, possibly even the use of macros, to endure.
- “You'll need a second life, maybe some macros, and a will to live for grinding.”
- “It's a little grindy.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as being overly aggressive and reminiscent of a cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over quality and player experience. Reviewers feel that the game could have offered more value instead of relying on repeated monetization tactics.
- “Why do a cash grab once when you can do it 10 times?”
- “This game feels like a quick cash grab, and honestly, you could've done something more with this!”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant art style and detailed environments, while others criticize the character models and occasional visual glitches. Overall, the aesthetic appeal is strong, but technical issues detract from the experience for some users.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a lack of color and a melancholic tone, with users noting that the music contributes to a generally depressing ambiance.
- “I don't like the lack of color, strange depressing music, and the overall gloomy atmosphere of the game.”