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Fine Sweeper

88%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, story
88% User Score Based on 234 reviews

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Fine Sweeper is a classic mine-sweeping game with pixel art graphics and remastered sounds. It features various difficulty levels, challenging puzzles, and a level editor for creating and sharing custom levels. The game also includes leaderboards and achievements for added replayability.

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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 234 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Fine Sweeper offers a polished and visually appealing version of the classic Minesweeper, with added features like multiple lives and a campaign mode that increases in difficulty.
  • The game includes a variety of achievements, trading cards, and leaderboards, enhancing the replayability and competitive aspect for players.
  • Players appreciate the forgiving nature of the game, allowing for mistakes without an immediate game over, which makes it more accessible for both new and returning fans of Minesweeper.
  • Despite the improvements, the game still suffers from inherent issues of the Minesweeper genre, such as unavoidable guessing situations that can lead to frustration.
  • Some players feel that the new features, like the life system, detract from the original challenge of Minesweeper, making it less engaging for hardcore fans.
  • The game lacks certain functionalities, such as a proper restart option and the ability to save progress in campaign mode, which can hinder the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this minesweeper clone retains the addictive core of the original while introducing new mechanics that enhance replayability, such as a scoring system and a campaign mode. While some players appreciate the added features and smoother difficulty curve, others feel that the changes are not significantly impactful and may detract from the traditional tension of the game. Overall, it offers a nostalgic experience with enough customization options to cater to both casual players and purists.

    • “The gameplay of Minesweeper is where it really shines.”
    • “Outstanding Minesweeper clone with new challenging mechanics added to increase the replayability.”
    • “Overall, this version keeps the core addictive gameplay of the original while adding much needed improvements.”
    • “It is minesweeper; the client is decent, there is some general progression, but the new mechanics this game adds aren't all that impactful or fun.”
    • “Somehow, the developer managed to miss this crucial game mechanic, which frankly makes the game infuriating and unplayable without.”
    • “It's not blowing the doors off in any way; nice visuals do help the game, but in the end, it's not breaking any walls in terms of gameplay.”
  • music
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature and lack of memorability. While some appreciate the jazzy and funky elements that fit the game's theme, others find it annoying and prefer to listen to their own music instead. Overall, the soundtrack serves as a decent background but lacks variety and impact.

    • “And the music reminds me of Streets of Rage, which makes me happy.”
    • “It's quite good, and it has a nice jazzy soundtrack to get you in a minesweeping mood.”
    • “There's some nice, funky music that seems to lend itself well to the game in my opinion.”
    • “If I have one issue with this game, it's the repetitive music.”
    • “Personally, I found the soundtrack really annoying, so I turned it off.”
    • “The music is sub-par.”
  • graphics
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with users appreciating the colorful and well-designed levels that feature appealing visuals reminiscent of classic titles. While some noted that early levels suffer from soft graphics due to scaling issues, the overall presentation is considered clean and engaging, enhancing the gameplay experience without being overly distracting. The improvements in graphics and animations contribute to a more modern feel, though some players feel the visuals could have been more unique.

    • “The graphics are pretty decent, without being distracting, and I particularly appreciated their well-done auto-open highlight.”
    • “A little extra flair is added with some clean, appealing visuals (the grid and its surrounding border resembling the top-down dungeons from the original NES Zelda) and some funky bass licks to keep the mood up from stage to stage.”
    • “Considering this could have been a simple retooling of Minesweeper with a marginal graphics polish, Fine Sweeper has actually been a very pleasant surprise; it feels like a genuine coat of polish has been applied and it feels a lot more up to date from the original that we've been used to seeing on almost every version of Windows since day one.”
    • “The smaller tile graphics from later levels are used in these early levels and scaled up. This makes the graphics look soft.”
    • “Separate, larger tiles should have been created for these early levels so the graphics could look just as sharp as they look in later levels.”
    • “If only the developer could have put as much effort into making the game unique and work properly as they put in on the graphics!”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience, with some achievements requiring excessive repetition, such as stepping on 5,000 bombs and setting 50,000 flags. While some players appreciate the challenge, many express frustration over the tediousness and lack of meaningful rewards for these grindy tasks, suggesting that certain achievements could be improved or eliminated altogether.

    • “Some of the achievements are good while others are pointless grindy achievements (takes about 2-3 hours to step on mines and farm flagged bombs).”
    • “The thing I hate in this game is that there are 2 achievements that are very grindy.”
    • “Most grinding was to step on 5k bombs and set 50k flags.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate a desire for a genuine continuation of the original story, suggesting that the narrative may not fully meet expectations. Additionally, the music evokes a sense of tension reminiscent of action-packed scenes, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

    • “But my quest for a true follow-up to the original continues.”
    • “Story - n/a”
    • “The music reminds me of bomb defusal scenes in Mission Impossible.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in this game is viewed positively in comparison to Microsoft's Minesweeper, which is criticized for intrusive and loud advertisements. Users appreciate the absence of disruptive ads, highlighting a more user-friendly approach to monetization.

    • “Better than Microsoft's Minesweeper you can get from the Windows Store that'll blast your eardrums out with ads every few games.”
    • “Screw you to whoever at Microsoft that incorporated blaring ads for slot games nobody cares about and rendered your ears useless.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its outstanding minesweeper clone mechanics, enhanced by new challenges that significantly boost its replayability.

    • “Outstanding minesweeper clone with new challenging mechanics added to increase the replayability.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report that engaging with the game for extensive hours has not only enhanced their puzzle-solving abilities but also contributed to a sense of emotional growth and mental sharpness, indicating a deep connection between gameplay and personal development.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report a high level of stability in the game, noting the absence of bugs or glitches and expressing satisfaction with the user interface.

  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is likened to a nostalgic yet frustrating experience, reminiscent of creating an overly challenging custom minesweeper game that quickly becomes pointless and impossible. This blend of absurdity and frustration adds a unique comedic element to the gameplay.

    • “The game starts cranking up the number of mines, reminding me of that one time I thought it would be hilarious to create a custom Minesweeper game with the maximum number of mines, only to realize it was completely pointless and impossible.”
    • “The humor in the game is spot on, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with hilarious character interactions and unexpected twists that always catch me off guard.”

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