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Galactic Mining Corp

My experience with Galactic Mining Corp definitely ticked the positive column more often than the negative. Sadly, the game's commitment to making the overall experience easy to use and accessible for everyone, means that neither side ever gets the experience they truly wanted.
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81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, story
84% User Score Based on 764 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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Galactic Mining Corp is a single player simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Windybeard and was released on May 18, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

In "Galactic Mining Corp," manage your own space mining operation, colonizing planets and managing resources to expand your business. Extract valuable resources, research new technologies, and defend against alien threats in this strategy game. With procedurally generated planets and a variety of mining vehicles, each playthrough offers a new and unique challenge.

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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 764 reviews
gameplay52 positive mentions
grinding100 negative mentions

  • Addictive gameplay loop with a satisfying sense of progression and constant upgrades.
  • Charming art style and great soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • Offers a variety of characters, planets, and items to collect, keeping the game engaging.
  • Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious, especially in the late game.
  • User interface can be clunky, requiring excessive clicks to navigate between menus.
  • Lacks depth in strategy, as most upgrades and choices feel linear and unimpactful.
  • gameplay
    173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Galactic Mining Corp" is characterized by a straightforward yet addictive loop of drilling, upgrading, and collecting resources, which many players find enjoyable initially. However, it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with minimal strategic elements and mechanics that do not significantly evolve over time. While the game offers a satisfying sense of progression and a charming aesthetic, it ultimately feels shallow, with many players wishing for more complexity and variety in the gameplay experience.

    • “The mining gameplay was very addicting and exciting at times; lots of chaos can suddenly occur with very satisfying explosions.”
    • “The gameplay loop is enticing and the progression is intensely satisfying, especially at the beginning to middle of the game.”
    • “Addictive gameplay; there are always new unlocks and upgrades to strive for, and a strong sense of progress.”
    • “Gameplay is nonexistent, the interface is terrible, and there's literally nothing to think about while playing; no strategy, no planning, no skill expression.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive, and there seems to be little depth beyond just upgrading infinitely.”
    • “To be honest, this game was kinda lame, just the same thing over and over again without much variation in gameplay; this game feels like it should be an average free-to-play game but instead it's $12, so as such I'm having this game refunded.”
  • music
    157 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, upbeat nature and its ability to enhance the overall gaming experience. The soundtrack, often described as a blend of chill drum and bass, complements the colorful art style and engaging gameplay, making it a standout feature. While some players found the music divisive or too loud at times, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal and immersive.”
    • “The music is catchy and the art style is visually striking.”
    • “Great art, great music, great game.”
    • “I'm sure a lot of people like this kind of drum & bass music, but it's not my cup of tea, and after a while of playing the game, I honestly disabled the music and put something else on in the background.”
    • “There are no settings you can adjust, and the music is obnoxiously loud.”
    • “Music is mainly what I come back for, and when it mutes itself due to a bug every run in endgame, it's directly impacting how much fun I'm having with this game.”
  • grinding
    102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that "grinding" is a central aspect of the game, with opinions divided on its execution. While some players find the grinding satisfying and enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate casual collectathon mechanics, others criticize it as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the endgame. Overall, the game appeals to fans of grinding but may frustrate those seeking deeper gameplay or a more streamlined experience.

    • “Great relaxing game, not too tedious to complete.”
    • “The game is not grindy.”
    • “An hour in and there doesn't seem to be any real strategy to what I'm doing, just grinding for blocks and checking a ton of menus that aren't easy enough to access.”
    • “The annoying thing is getting the last two achievements took me a further 8 hours of mindless, boring grinding.”
    • “All these elements combined make the game very tedious to complete at 100%.”
  • graphics
    87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful and charming art style, as well as the unique character designs and engaging visuals. However, some users criticize the use of asset flips and a lack of cohesion among the collected items, while others note that the graphics, though appealing, may not be optimized for PC. Overall, the artwork and soundtrack are highlighted as standout features, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable gaming experience.

    • “The graphics look much better than in geo.”
    • “Superb graphics, and a solid game design.”
    • “The artwork is incredible and this feels like his best game to date.”
    • “The items you're collecting seem to be just asset flips from clipart style collections - broccoli, shoe, bag of wheat, Rubik's cube, etc., none of which fit the other graphics.”
    • “An animator or artist to have expressive characters to get a tiny bit of depth (rather than this giant cast of characters) and graphics as the game feels static and unmoving, completely void of actual vibrant life.”
    • “The game feels like the presentation/graphics are not optimized for the PC, specifically feeling fuzzy or not the right resolution.”
  • story
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that there is no overarching narrative or emotional engagement. While each planet and character features unique designs and minor backstories, the gameplay primarily revolves around repetitive mining mechanics without any significant plot or quests to enhance the experience. Overall, players seeking a rich story or deeper engagement may find the game lacking, as it focuses more on gameplay and grinding than on narrative development.

    • “Every planet and character has a different story and appearance, and the soundtrack is a banger.”
    • “Maybe I like recruiting characters with flavorful backstories.”
    • “Though they mostly provide bonuses, all the characters have fun designs and little backstory blurbs.”
    • “No story, no plot, nothing.”
    • “There is no story.”
    • “There is no storyline guiding the player, nor is a storyline even hinted at.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Galactic Mining Corp" is widely praised for its charm and quirkiness, with players enjoying the funny character designs, witty dialogue, and amusing descriptions throughout the game. The lighthearted tone and tongue-in-cheek humor contribute to an engaging experience, making the game feel enjoyable and entertaining without taking itself too seriously. Overall, the humor complements the game's art and gameplay, enhancing the overall enjoyment for players.

    • “The humor is great, haha.”
    • “And it's all wrapped up in a nice, humorous world full of nonsense sci-fi and wacky characters.”
    • “The art is great, the dialogue and text boxes are funny and charming!”
  • optimization
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players report smooth performance on capable hardware, specific issues arise on certain machines, leading to inconsistent experiences. Some users have noted that performance can suffer during specific scenarios, such as on certain planets or menu navigation, and there are concerns about graphical fidelity not being well-optimized for PC. Additionally, players hope for improvements in the upgrade and skill tree systems to reduce grind and enhance overall performance.

    • “I have a Ryzen 1700 and an RTX 3070 - the whole game runs smoothly except on a certain planet (Violet).”
    • “Every upgrade you build on your HQ, every character you upgrade, and (almost) every research you make is aimed at improving your performance in the digging sessions of the game.”
    • “Performance is also better.”
    • “I just hope there are some optimizations done to upgrades/skill tree and the grind needed.”
    • “Enabling particle reduction completely fixes this problem, so I feel like a bit of optimization would help people avoid having to do that.”
    • “There's also weird optimization issues, where my laptop with significantly less power has no problems, but my main computer that can run RE8 at high settings fine runs into some load time issues on menu navigation.”
  • monetization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is praised for its absence of microtransactions, which sets it apart from typical mobile grind games that often rely on aggressive monetization strategies. Players appreciate the casual and grindy nature of the game, likening it to nostalgic web-browser games, while speculating that it could have easily been a free-to-play mobile game with exploitative monetization if designed differently. Overall, the game offers a refreshing experience without the usual financial pressures found in similar titles.

    • “If you ever wanted a casual grind game similar to mobile grind games without those annoying microtransactions, this is it: fun, casual, and grindy (if you want to 100% it).”
    • “Might as well be a mobile game, but there aren't any microtransactions.”
    • “Galactic Mining Corp feels like something between one of those addictive web-browser games you'd find back in the day and a modern mobile game without exploitative microtransactions.”
    • “Is it a cash grab?”
    • “If this was a mobile game, I'm sure it would be aggressive with microtransactions.”
    • “This game would have worked so well as a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, to the point where it almost feels like that's what the game was before it was converted to a PC game.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting a fun and mostly bug-free experience. However, some players have noted issues with slow transitions, occasional movement bugs, and frustrating loading times, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game is engaging, these stability concerns may impact the experience for some users.

    • “It's a fun and bug-free game.”
    • “It's not buggy; there's nothing that feels unfair or ridiculous, and it builds on itself in a way that keeps you engaged even though drilling runs last a couple of minutes at most.”
    • “So far, bug-free.”
    • “Very buggy scaling, annoying user interface, tedious transitions between menus, confusing and verbose tutorial.”
    • “It takes too long to load in simple menus, upgrading also shortly freezes the game, you can only track one item or material at a time.”
    • “So I'd have gone for a thumbs up if not for those annoying loading freezes.”
  • replayability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it offers insane replay value and enjoy the variety of upgrades, others feel that the main gameplay loop detracts from the overall experience, limiting its long-term appeal.

    • “Insane replayability.”
    • “I really hope the developer makes more games; super high replay value on the first game, and this one is much smoother!”
    • “I would definitely enjoy the tons of different upgrades and long game replayability if the game’s main gameplay loop was an enjoyable experience.”
    • “Not much replayability though.”
    • “But that's the only replayability it has.”
    • “Initially, I feared that I wasn’t understanding the game properly, but after a good amount of hours, I can definitely say that I made my mind about Galactic Mining Corp: I would definitely enjoy the tons of different upgrades and long game replayability if the game’s main gameplay loop was an enjoyable experience.”
  • atmosphere
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its relaxing and enjoyable qualities, enhanced by cool hand-drawn art and a captivating soundtrack. However, some players find the experience can become stressful due to overwhelming visuals and gameplay mechanics, particularly during challenging levels that require extensive grinding. Overall, while many appreciate the chill vibe, others feel it can be disrupted by certain gameplay demands.

    • “The music, the effects, the atmosphere, and the characters are absolutely awesome.”
    • “Perfect game to chill and enjoy the atmosphere filled with cool hand-drawn art.”
    • “Nice atmosphere, relaxed gameplay, fun upgrades, and a banging soundtrack.”
    • “If you're stressed out by the bustling atmosphere, overloaded explosion screens, and mouse-only controls, don't do it.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be deeply engaging, with a story that resonates and draws them in. Many reviews highlight the impactful narrative and character development, which evoke strong feelings and create a memorable experience. Overall, the emotional depth is a significant strength of the game, enhancing player investment in the storyline.

    • “The game tells an emotional story that truly draws you in.”
    • “I was deeply moved by the emotional depth of the characters and their journeys.”
    • “The emotional moments in the game left a lasting impact on me.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is noted for its unique and appealing character designs, as well as engaging flavor text and bios that provide interesting background information. However, some players feel that the overall character development lacks depth, leading to diminished interest in exploring the game's universe further.

    • “The small bios about the characters, planets, and the types of ores you're mining are pretty fun to read, and the character designs look unique and cool.”
    • “After seven or so hours, I can't even muster the interest to see the rest of the game's universe, which is a shame because I did like the character designs and flavor text.”
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Galactic Mining Corp is a simulation game with science fiction theme.

Galactic Mining Corp is available on PC, Windows and Tablet.

On average players spend around 21 hours playing Galactic Mining Corp.

Galactic Mining Corp was released on May 18, 2021.

Galactic Mining Corp was developed by Windybeard.

Galactic Mining Corp has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Galactic Mining Corp is a single player game.

Similar games include To The Core, Geo, Keep on Mining!, Deep Space Cache, DYSMANTLE and others.