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Epic Mine is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dig your mine to the center of the Earth and stop the apocalypse!

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
monetization118 negative mentions

  • The game has great potential and is fun when it works.
  • The graphics are appealing and the gameplay is engaging.
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic mining games.
  • The game is plagued by excessive ads that disrupt gameplay.
  • Many users experience constant crashes and loading issues, making it unplayable.
  • Progress resets and bugs are common, leading to frustration among players.
  • monetization
    124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of forced ads that disrupt gameplay. Many users wish for a buyout option to eliminate ads, as they feel the game heavily incentivizes ad-watching for progression, often leading to a poor experience due to glitches and unresponsive ad systems. While some players appreciate optional ads for rewards, the overall sentiment is that the ad frequency detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.

    • “The gameplay is rudimentary, and the microtransactions are unbelievable.”
    • “I was asked to buy an in-app purchase as soon as the game loaded for the first time, before I had even seen a menu or the game.”
    • “The game keeps forcing its in-game purchases every time I click on something, and I only have 357 in the tournament, but it keeps putting me against people that are 700 or higher.”
    • “The amount of forced ads is excessive.”
    • “This game has very high potential and is extremely fun and well made, but is entirely ruined by ads.”
    • “I am giving such a low review due to the constant forced ads with no buyout option.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the gameplay is described as engaging and fun, with a mix of immersive storytelling and beautiful graphics. However, many users express frustration with pay-to-win mechanics, excessive ads, and technical issues that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the multiplayer aspect and tournaments, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking balance, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “And the whole thing feels like a fun little minigame wrapped into an immersive story, beautiful graphics, and incredibly balanced game mechanics!”
    • “The gameplay is so good, ads aren't shoved down your throat, and it was made so that everyone has a chance.”
    • “Really fun, I think the multiplayer aspect is amazing, and gameplay is engaging and challenging.”
    • “The gameplay is rudimentary, and the microtransactions are unbelievable.”
    • “Pay to win, boring gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is so boring; all you do is mine in a straight line, and the tutorial is so stupidly long.”
  • graphics
    19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and unique art style, with many users noting the crisp visuals and appealing animations. While some players appreciate the retro and Minecraft-esque aesthetics, a few have pointed out minor graphical errors and suggested improvements. The combination of immersive graphics and engaging gameplay contributes to a positive overall experience for players.

    • “And the whole thing feels like a fun little minigame wrapped into an immersive story, beautiful graphics, and incredibly balanced game mechanics!”
    • “The art style makes it feel more mature than most mobile games.”
    • “Super game, great storyline, great graphics for its own style. I've had no issues and I'm loving it so far, please keep up the good work! :D”
    • “Graphics are minecraft-esque.”
    • “In the lantern shop, there's a graphic error in 700+ that displays 15 strength requirement but is actually 15 luck (lowest progressing) requirement. I've done 25 ads and lost half my progress; this happened before.”
    • “Okay game, okay graphics, easy to learn and play, no forced ads, watch ads for rewards.”
  • stability
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay and result in lost progress. Many players have experienced being locked out of levels or forced to restart the game, leading to frustration and negative reviews. Overall, the game's stability problems detract from its otherwise enjoyable experience.

    • “It glitches or just doesn't come up with a close button and then you have to close the game and I lose any progress I just made.”
    • “Low score because the game freezes during PvP/crafting; the only way to free it up is to close and reopen, resulting in loss of production/progression.”
    • “This game nonstop freezes and crashes.”
  • story
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its immersive and balanced narrative, complemented by beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics. Players appreciate the freedom to progress without being forced into specific quests, although some report bugs affecting quest rewards and progress loss. Overall, the storyline is considered a standout feature, contributing to the game's addictive nature.

    • “And the whole thing feels like a fun little minigame wrapped into an immersive story, beautiful graphics, and incredibly balanced game mechanics!”
    • “But this game's storyline is on point!”
    • “Very addictive, no ads, good story”
    • “Last is whenever I get a quest it says there's a monster I have to kill, then once I kill it I don't get the item, but when a similar one appears I kill it, I get it.”
    • “Can't get anywhere in story because there is no one to play tournament against; also, the last update was a year ago. I asked Google to have the game removed for inactivity.”
    • “Too many quests that all could have given a five-star but too many tasks.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and frustrating—especially with issues like lost resources—others enjoy the extensive loot and crafting systems, describing it as a fun and engaging time sink. Overall, the grinding can be enjoyable for those who appreciate it, but technical issues may detract from the experience for some.

    • “Now it's tedious.”
    • “A bunch of gems I'd been grinding to get just disappeared (10k+ at least).”
    • “It's actually a decent game with decent controls, I like the grinding but I have one problem now, I'm on tier 2/level 2 and when I play it the screen keeps going black so I can't play it.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users find humor in the absurdity of in-game monetization strategies, particularly the presence of premium stores and VIP options in mobile games. They also highlight the irony of gameplay mechanics, such as the disparity in damage output despite similar tool levels, and appreciate the inclusion of pop culture references, which adds a layer of comedic value to the experience.

    • “It's quite funny seeing Russian in one of the featured pics, and I mostly find myself playing the game only watching ads when I want to open a chest or unlock a pickaxe.”
    • “Hilarious thing being, even if they have the same level tools as you, their damage output is still double your output every time.”
    • “Very epic, super epic JoJo reference, haha funny number.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally express disappointment regarding the game's replayability, indicating that it lacks elements that encourage them to play it multiple times.

    • “There is absolutely no replayability in this game.”
    • “Once you've completed it, there's no reason to go back.”
    • “The lack of replayability really diminishes the overall experience.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that the game is not yet fully optimized, experiencing issues such as prolonged matchmaking times and bugs. Despite these challenges, many still find the overall experience enjoyable.

    • “The game is fresh and not yet fully optimized, but overall, I had a good experience.”
    • “I reported some bugs, and I hope they improve the optimization soon.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as relaxing, but it is overshadowed by significant technical issues, such as a persistent white screen that prevents gameplay. Additionally, the language barrier adds to the frustration, making it difficult for players to engage with the game.

    • “What's wrong with this game? I'm stuck at a white screen after the tutorial and cannot play. There's just relaxing music in the background, but it's a bad glitch, and I cannot understand the language because it's not in English!”
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Epic Mine is a casual simulation game.

Epic Mine is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Epic Mine.

Epic Mine was developed by Black Box Digital.

Epic Mine has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Epic Mine is a single player game.

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