Drilla: Mine and Crafting

About

"Drilla: Mine and Crafting" is a casual game with good mechanics, phenomenal visuals, and the ability to craft and upgrade your drill to dig mines. However, the game features a lot of grinding, frequent ads, and some bugs that may impact gameplay. The goal is to become the best digger by crafting and upgrading your drill to dig deeper mines.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,717 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

monetization217 negative mentions

The game has a nice cartoon look and good graphics, making it visually appealing.
The gameplay is straightforward and can be addictive, providing a decent mix of depth and fun.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements based on player suggestions.

The game is heavily ad-driven, with frequent interruptions that detract from the overall experience.
There is a lack of flexibility in upgrading, forcing players to upgrade all parts simultaneously, which can lead to frustration.
The game requires a constant internet connection, which limits playability and can lead to issues with accessing the game.

monetization
238 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
5%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive advertising, with players reporting ads appearing every few seconds and often being forced to watch them to progress. Many users express frustration over the lack of a one-time purchase option to remove ads, instead being presented with a costly monthly subscription model, which they view as a cash grab. Overall, the aggressive ad placement and reliance on microtransactions detract significantly from the gameplay experience, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among players.
- “Additionally, all the interfaces are clear and look nice, and while ads and in-game purchases are possible, they aren't forced or overbearing.”
- “Fun and novel gameplay, but some dark patterns that push you towards in-app purchases.”
- “Good concept, but later in the game, progress becomes virtually impossible without in-game purchases.”
- “The number of advertisements is insane; sometimes just to load the app, you need to watch one.”
- “It's clear that the developers of this game have essentially abandoned updating it and just left it stuffed with ads for one last desperate attempt to get cash out of people.”
- “This game is trash and full of ads to the point where you might as well just not play.”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
60%
11%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it shallow and repetitive, often hindered by excessive ads and predatory mechanics that encourage in-app purchases. While some users appreciate the fun and addictive elements, others criticize the lack of meaningful progression and the frustrating mechanics that block gameplay unless money is spent. Overall, the gameplay experience is marred by a balance of enjoyment and irritation due to monetization strategies.
- “It had many updates, a great community, and just fun gameplay.”
- “Good and addictive gameplay!”
- “Great for killing time, love the upgrading system as well, very fun gameplay and good graphics.”
- “There is barely any gameplay elements in the game, can't recommend it.”
- “The predatory game design of the egor mechanic is quite frankly garbage.”
- “Very little gameplay.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
53%
18%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the soundtrack and find it fun, many express frustration over its repetitiveness and loudness, which detracts from the gaming experience. A common request is for a mute option or the ability to adjust sound settings, as players often want to listen to their own music without interference. Overall, while the music has its fans, the lack of customization options is a significant drawback for many users.
- “Extremely great game with awesome background music, highly recommend getting this game.”
- “The aesthetics are gorgeous and the music is funky.”
- “The music is actually really good as well.”
- “The only downside is the music; it's quite annoying after a few days. It would be better if they changed it or offered a mix of music.”
- “Listening to music with this game is a pain.”
- “I listen to music a lot, and the game thinks it can just play its annoying sounds over my music, and it's very frustrating.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
20%
9%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their cartoonish style, creativity, and visual appeal, with many users noting that they enhance the gameplay experience. While some players mention minor issues like lag or a desire for improved graphics in specific areas, the general consensus is that the art style and design are strong points of the game. However, a few reviews express disappointment with the game's monetization strategies, which detract from the overall enjoyment despite the appealing visuals.
- “Good clicker game with a nice cartoon look and good graphics.”
- “I love the entire game from the controls to the graphics; the game looks and feels amazing and it never glitches as well.”
- “The graphics are amazing; the game has a very good concept and is a very well-made game.”
- “Pressing the screen causes graphic letters to refresh, but that is all.”
- “Part 1: I have not played the game yet, but the graphics look like the typical trendy mobile game and might as well be a Super Motherload clone.”
- “Clown graphics, poor design; the timing for boosts is way off.”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, especially after reaching higher levels where progress slows significantly. Many reviews highlight a reliance on in-game purchases and ad offers to maintain competitiveness, leading to a perception of the game as cash-grabbing. While the initial gameplay may be enjoyable, it quickly becomes repetitive and unenjoyable for most users.
- “Grinding for weeks and leaving the game to tick over in the background.”
- “Slow to get started, grindy to get upgrades, and actively not fun to play.”
- “The game is incredibly 'grindy' after you hit around level 10, and if you're not opening the ad offers that pop up, then good luck staying afloat in the leaderboards.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and bugs that hinder gameplay, such as issues with teleportation and engine upgrades. While some players appreciate the overall experience, many express frustration over the game's instability, which detracts from its enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as entertaining but plagued by critical stability issues.
- “Loads of bugs, it freezes all the time and won't count your idle time.”
- “The game is very entertaining, but freezes when I click on the treasure chest and the prize wheel.”
- “The reason I think this game sucks is because there are too many glitches for this to be considered a real game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
50%
38%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it consists mainly of repetitive quests that feel tedious and unfulfilling. Many users express frustration over the necessity to watch ads to complete quests, which detracts from the overall experience and enjoyment of the game. Overall, the absence of a compelling narrative and the reliance on ad-based rewards contribute to a sense of boredom among players.
- “New update rocks! Just updated the game, seen what has been done, awesome job! Now I can pass the mission that I have been stuck on for over a month. Keep up the good job, looking forward to more updates.”
- “There's no story, just a handful of repetitive quests with no end.”
- “Got my battery to level 9 and I can only hold a 2-hour charge. Leveling it from 8 added a whole 5 minutes. All in all, it's just boring; there's no story to speak of, the guilds suck, and it wants you to go for the ad watch rewards like every 2 minutes. I'm just so bored!”
- “One item I'll run into with the game that I dislike is the quests. Some of the quests can't be done in my eyes. I have one that I have to play the mini-game that's in the game and get 8 blocks in 1 game. I can't get past this and it really bugs me since the quests are about 40% of the game. It adds something to come back and work on every day, and I just can't anymore.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both funny and entertaining, particularly in its quirky upgrades and situations. Many users highlight the game's ability to elicit laughter through its playful scenarios and lighthearted tone. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.
- “Best drilling game ever, funny and fun to play.”
- “Every time I see what the next upgrade is, it's hilarious!”
- “Good and great, very funny this game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by frequent glitches and intrusive ads, which disrupt gameplay and hinder players' ability to engage fully with the experience. Users express frustration over these technical issues, suggesting that they detract from the overall emotional immersion.
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that optimization is a significant concern, with users emphasizing the need for games to run smoothly for all players. Additionally, there are mentions of specific instances where performance has been notably good, such as Utf-8's experience at Anfield.
- “If you're going to make a game, make sure it runs smoothly for everyone.”
- “UTF-8 has enjoyed the best performance since it started at Anfield.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting that it feels like a cash grab filled with ads, offering insufficient entertainment for the price.
- “Full of ads, created for a quick cash grab, no replayability, asking too much money for too little entertainment.”