Galactic Mining Corp

84%
Game Brain Score Based on 670 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • grinding
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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.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Tablet
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Reviews

84%
Audience ScoreBased on 670 reviews
gameplay43 positive mentions
grinding83 negative mentions
  • Engaging gameplay loop with a satisfying sense of progression through mining and upgrading.
  • Charming visuals and a great soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
  • Addictive mechanics that encourage exploration and collection, making it hard to put down.
  • Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious, especially in the late game.
  • Clunky user interface that requires excessive clicking and navigation between menus.
  • Lack of depth in strategy, as most upgrades and choices feel linear and unimpactful.
  • gameplay142 mentions

    The gameplay in this title is characterized by a simple and repetitive loop centered around mining and upgrading, which some players find addictive despite its lack of depth. While the core mechanics are straightforward and can lead to satisfying progress, many reviews highlight a need for more variety and complexity to sustain long-term engagement. Overall, the game offers a casual, enjoyable experience for those who appreciate grinding and incremental upgrades, but it may not satisfy players seeking more strategic or varied gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, just hold your mouse down to drill and see how far you get before your drill is destroyed.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive, and there seems to be little depth beyond just upgrading infinitely.”
    • “The game is mechanically fairly shallow, in contrast to the depths of its planets' mines.”
    • “To be honest this game was kinda lame, just the same thing over and over again without much variation in gameplay.”
  • music132 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many players praising its catchy, upbeat drum and bass soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The combination of vibrant visuals and engaging soundtracks creates a fun and relaxing atmosphere, making it a highlight for many reviewers. While some find the music divisive, the majority agree that it significantly contributes to the game's addictive nature and enjoyment.

    • “The music is catchy and the art style is visually striking.”
    • “The soundtrack is absolutely phenomenal and immersive.”
    • “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 the endgame, it's directly impacting how much fun I'm having with this game.”
  • grinding85 mentions

    The grinding aspect of "Galactic Mining Corp" is a polarizing feature; while some players find it satisfying and relaxing, others describe it as tedious and overly repetitive, especially towards the endgame. Many reviews highlight that the game can be enjoyable for those who appreciate grindy, incremental gameplay, but it may not appeal to players seeking depth or a compelling narrative. Overall, it caters well to fans of the genre, offering a mix of fun and mindless grinding, though it can become monotonous for some.

    • “Great relaxing game, not too tedious to complete.”
    • “The game is not grindy.”
    • “It is a tedious collectathon, and is certainly not going to be for everyone.”
    • “The last 6 hours were just mindless grinding to reach 100% completion.”
    • “In order to finish the last level would require a lot of grinding and playing around with different employees to get through those last planets and so it lost its relaxed atmosphere and was no longer fun for me to play.”
  • graphics74 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, which enhances the overall experience and complements the engaging gameplay. While some reviewers note that the visuals may not be high-resolution or groundbreaking, they appreciate the unique designs and the vibrant aesthetic that contributes to a fun and relaxing atmosphere. Overall, the artwork and soundtrack are highlighted as standout features, making the game visually appealing despite its simplicity.

    • “The artwork is charming and the humor is fun.”
    • “Combined with outstanding artwork, a stunning soundtrack and a dry sense of humour, this game is a brilliant way to relax!”
    • “The artwork is incredible and this feels like his best game to date.”
    • “An animator or the artist should have created expressive characters to add a tiny bit of depth, rather than this giant cast of characters. The graphics feel static and unmoving, completely void of actual vibrant life.”
    • “The graphics are not great, but they're bright, colorful, and don't need to be of high-res quality.”
    • “The game feels like the presentation and graphics are not optimized for the PC, specifically feeling fuzzy or not the right resolution.”
  • humor20 mentions

    The humor in "Galactic Mining Corp" is widely praised for its charm and quirkiness, with players enjoying the funny character designs, amusing dialogue, and clever lore that enhance the gameplay experience. The game features a whimsical sci-fi world filled with humorous descriptions and entertaining character bios, making it a delightful and engaging environment for players who appreciate lightheartedness and wit. Overall, the humor is well-integrated and adds to the enjoyment of the game without being overwhelming.

    • “There's so much lore that you never want to stop reading to get through the game quicker; it's funny and quirky.”
    • “And it's all wrapped up in a nice, humorous world full of nonsense sci-fi and wacky characters.”
    • “The great art, tongue-in-cheek humor, and fun, mindless grinding make Galactic Mining Corp a winner.”
  • story19 mentions

    The game lacks a coherent story or plot, with many reviewers noting its absence as a significant drawback. While some appreciate the focus on gameplay over narrative, others express a desire for at least minimal storytelling elements or character development to enhance the experience. Overall, the game is characterized as repetitive and grind-heavy, with no guiding narrative to provide context or fulfillment.

    • “Is it an emotional story that gets you involved?”
    • “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 storyline guiding the player, nor is a storyline even hinted at.”
    • “A little plot wouldn't have hurt.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting smooth performance on most systems but experiencing specific issues on certain machines, particularly with load times and graphical fidelity. Some users have reported that enabling particle reduction can alleviate performance problems on specific planets, while others have highlighted inconsistencies in performance across different hardware setups. While patches have improved the experience, there is still a desire for further optimization, especially regarding upgrades and skill trees.

    • “I have a Ryzen 1700 and an RTX 3070 - the whole game runs smoothly except on a certain planet (Violet).”
    • “Enabling particle reduction completely fixes this problem, so I feel like a bit of optimization would help people avoid having to do that.”
    • “Performance is also better.”
    • “I just hope there are some optimizations done to upgrades/skill tree and the grind needed.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game feels like the presentation/graphics are not optimized for the PC, specifically feeling fuzzy or not the right resolution.”
  • stability7 mentions

    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 such as slow transitions, occasional movement bugs, and frustrating loading times that 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.”
  • monetization6 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is perceived as surprisingly fair, with no aggressive microtransactions typically found in mobile games, despite its resemblance to addictive web-browser and mobile formats. Players feel it could have thrived as a free-to-play mobile game with microtransactions, but its current model avoids exploitative practices, making it feel more like a classic Facebook game without ads or timers.

    • “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.”
    • “Might as well be a mobile game, but there aren't any microtransactions.”
    • “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.”
    • “It's a lot like a Facebook game without the ads and timers.”
  • replayability4 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players highlight its "insane" replay value, others feel it lacks depth for repeated playthroughs. There is a desire for more content from the developer to enhance the experience further.

    • “Insane replayability!”
    • “I really hope the developer makes more games; the first game had super high replay value, and this one is much smoother!”
    • “Not much replayability, though.”
    • “But that's the only replayability it has.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is generally described as relaxed and enjoyable, enhanced by a great soundtrack and fun upgrades. However, some players find the experience can become stressful due to overwhelming visuals and the need for grinding, which detracts from the initial laid-back vibe.

    • “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.”
    • “The atmosphere feels chaotic and overwhelming, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
    • “I found the environment to be too cluttered and distracting, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • character development2 mentions

    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 hours, I can't even muster the interest to explore the rest of the game's universe. It's a shame because I did like the character designs and flavor text.”
    • “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “I was hoping for more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and forgettable.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players generally find the emotional aspect of the game to be compelling, with many noting that the story effectively engages them and elicits strong feelings. The narrative's depth and character development contribute to a profound emotional experience, making it memorable and impactful.

    • “The game weaves 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.”
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Play time

14hMedian play time
23hAverage play time
5-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 13 analyzed playthroughs

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