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Frank the Miner

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32%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, gameplay
34% User Score Based on 44 reviews

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About Frank the Miner

Frank the Miner is a single player casual platformer game. It was developed by Classic Game Software and was released on March 1, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Enter the mine with Frank the Miner, go hunting for precious gems and treasures and set your personal record.

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34%Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews
atmosphere1 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The graphics are well-done for the style the developers were going for.
  • Some players found the game calming and enjoyed the music.
  • The game has potential for puzzle enthusiasts if improved.
  • Gameplay is slow and repetitive, making it tedious to play.
  • Controls are clumsy and cannot be remapped, leading to frustration.
  • The overall experience is uninspired, with lackluster mechanics and poor animations.

  • graphics

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the HD quality and the simplistic, cartoony style that aligns with the developers' vision, others find them underwhelming and lacking in atmospheric engagement. Overall, the visuals are considered decent but not particularly impressive.

    • “Graphics are well-done for the style the developers were going for, so kudos for that.”
    • “The artwork isn't too bad; amazingly, it's not retro pixel graphics, just simplistic, cartoony graphics.”
    • “The graphics are nice, but that's about it.”
    • “The graphics and audio are equally underwhelming, failing to create an engaging atmosphere.”
    • “The graphics in this game are not impressive and feel outdated.”
    • “The overall visual presentation lacks detail and polish.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being slow, repetitive, and uninspired, with mechanics that quickly become tedious and levels that lack excitement. While it may appeal to puzzle enthusiasts, it requires more thought and development to enhance the overall experience.

    • “This game has the potential to appeal to people who like puzzles; however, the gameplay requires a lot more thought and development.”
    • “The gameplay is lackluster, featuring repetitive and uninspired mechanics that quickly become tedious.”
    • “In addition to this, the gameplay is slow and relatively repetitive.”
    • “The levels are really boring and there's nothing inspirational about the gameplay; in fact, the movement is achingly slow and it takes far too long to smash each block down.”

  • grinding

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with slow-paced mechanics that contribute to a lackluster gameplay experience. This repetitiveness quickly leads to player fatigue and diminishes overall enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay is lackluster, featuring repetitive and uninspired mechanics that quickly become tedious.”
    • “The gameplay is slow and tedious.”
    • “The very slow pace of the game made it too tedious to play more.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The atmosphere is criticized for its lackluster graphics and audio, which do not contribute to an engaging experience.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users highlight that the game effectively evokes strong emotional responses, often leading to feelings of sadness or distress. The narrative and character development contribute significantly to this emotional impact, leaving players with a lasting sense of connection and reflection. Overall, the emotional depth of the game is both praised and critiqued for its intensity.

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players consistently praise the music, highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances their overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “I enjoyed playing it; I really like the music; it's so good.”
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Frank the Miner is a casual platformer game. Common tags for Frank the Miner include indie, difficult and retro.

Frank the Miner is available on PC and Windows.

Frank the Miner was released on March 1, 2018.

Frank the Miner was developed by Classic Game Software.

Frank the Miner has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked Frank the Miner for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Frank the Miner is a single player game.

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