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Galactic Mining Corp

84%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
grinding, story
84% User Score Based on 1,480 reviews

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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.

Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
Galactic Mining Corp screenshot
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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,480 reviews
gameplay98 positive mentions
grinding186 negative mentions

  • Addictive gameplay loop with a satisfying sense of progression.
  • Charming art style and great soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
  • Offers a variety of upgrades and collectibles, keeping players engaged.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the late game.
  • User interface is clunky and lacks quality of life improvements.
  • Limited strategic depth, with many upgrades feeling inconsequential.
  • gameplay
    328 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Galactic Mining Corp" is characterized by a simple and repetitive loop centered around drilling and upgrading, which can become monotonous over time. While many players find the core mechanics addictive and satisfying, especially in the early stages, the lack of depth and variety in gameplay has led to mixed reviews, with some expressing a desire for more engaging mechanics and clearer explanations of systems. Overall, the game offers a casual, low-stress experience that appeals to fans of grinding and incremental progression, but may not satisfy those seeking more complex gameplay.

    • “The mining gameplay was very addicting and exciting at times; lots of chaos can suddenly occur with very satisfying explosions.”
    • “It's a simple enough loop; drill to the core, and collect the core fragments - but when you consider that each block has a different level of hardness, and as you get closer to the core your ship's damage increases on top of the elemental damage - and then add all of the other layers of mechanics on top, it makes for quite a stimulating experience.”
    • “The gameplay loop is enticing and the progression is intensely satisfying, especially at the beginning to middle of the game.”
    • “It has a compelling core but it needs a real designer to step in and fix the UX and beef up the actual gameplay (which gets pretty damn repetitive hour after hour).”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive, and there seems to be little depth beyond just upgrading infinitely.”
    • “Unfortunately this game doesn't do it right and the gameplay loop just feels unfulfilling.”
  • music
    306 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 visuals and engaging gameplay, making it a highlight for many. However, some players find the music divisive, with a few opting to mute it in favor of their own playlists, indicating that while it resonates with many, it may not appeal to everyone.

    • “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing and deserves many awards.”
    • “The music is catchy and the art style is visually striking.”
    • “This game has great art and great music.”
    • “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
    190 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The grinding aspect of "Galactic Mining Corp" is a central feature that elicits mixed reactions from players. While many find the mindless, repetitive grinding satisfying and enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate casual collection games, others criticize it for becoming tedious and overly grindy, particularly in the endgame. Overall, the game appeals to fans of grinding mechanics, but its lack of depth and clarity in progression may deter those seeking a more engaging experience.

    • “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.”
    • “The annoying thing is getting the last two achievements took me a further 8 hours of mindless, boring grinding.”
  • graphics
    168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their colorful and charming art style, with many reviewers highlighting the unique and hand-drawn visuals that contribute to a vibrant sci-fi universe. While some players note that the graphics are not high-resolution or groundbreaking, they appreciate the overall aesthetic and how it complements the gameplay. The combination of appealing artwork and a catchy soundtrack enhances the game's relaxing and engaging experience, despite some criticisms regarding optimization and static character animations.

    • “Superb graphics, and a solid game design.”
    • “The artwork is incredible and this feels like his best game to date.”
    • “Combined with outstanding artwork, a stunning soundtrack and a dry sense of humour, this game is a brilliant way to relax!”
    • “An animator or the artist should have created expressive characters to add a tiny bit of depth, as the game feels static and unmoving, completely void of actual vibrant life.”
    • “The game feels like the presentation and graphics are not optimized for the PC, specifically feeling fuzzy or not the right resolution.”
    • “The second problem is that there's a screen warping aesthetic applied to the game to make it feel like you're playing a physical arcade cabinet, and that can make spatial judgments harder and more frustrating.”
  • humor
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in "Galactic Mining Corp" is widely praised for its charm and quirkiness, with players enjoying the witty dialogue, funny character bios, and amusing world descriptions. The game strikes a balance between lightheartedness and engaging gameplay, creating a humorous atmosphere that complements its vibrant art style. Overall, the humor is seen as a key element that enhances the gaming experience, making it both entertaining and enjoyable.

    • “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 little character bios alone make it worth playing; some of them are pretty funny and entertaining.”
  • story
    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a coherent story or plot, focusing instead on repetitive mining gameplay with minimal character development or narrative depth. Players engage in grinding mechanics to collect resources and achieve upgrades, but there is no emotional involvement or overarching storyline to guide their experience. While some characters have brief backstories, they do not contribute to a meaningful narrative, leaving the game feeling aimless for those seeking a more structured or story-driven experience.

    • “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.”
  • optimization
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag, with many players experiencing smooth performance on most systems, but encountering specific issues on certain machines, particularly with graphics and load times. Some users noted that enabling particle reduction helped alleviate performance problems on specific planets, while others expressed a desire for further optimization in upgrades and skill trees. Additionally, there are reports of inconsistent performance across different hardware configurations, suggesting that optimization efforts may not be universally effective.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “The game feels like the presentation/graphics are not optimized for the PC, specifically feeling fuzzy or not the right resolution.”
  • monetization
    16 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. Reviewers note that while the game feels like it could have been a free-to-play mobile title, its lack of exploitative practices enhances the overall experience, making it a refreshing choice for players seeking a casual grind without financial pressure.

    • “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).”
    • “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
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while many users report it as fun and largely bug-free, some experience issues with slow transitions, occasional movement bugs, and frustrating loading times that can disrupt gameplay. The user interface and tutorial have also been criticized for being confusing and cumbersome, impacting the overall experience.

    • “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 minutes at most.”
    • “So far, bug free.”
    • “It's a fun and bug free game.”
    • “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
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews present a mixed perspective on replayability, with some users praising the game for its "insane replayability" and potential for long-term engagement through various upgrades. However, others express disappointment, noting that the main gameplay loop may not be enjoyable enough to warrant repeated playthroughs. Overall, while there are elements that could enhance replay value, the experience may vary significantly among players.

    • “I really hope the developer makes more games; super high replay value on the first game, and this one is much smoother!”
    • “Insane replayability.”
    • “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
    10 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 that the later levels can disrupt this tranquility, leading to a more stressful experience due to grinding and complex controls. Overall, while the game offers a chill vibe, it can become overwhelming for those sensitive to busy visuals and 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.”
  • character development
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by unique and visually appealing character designs, along with engaging flavor text and bios that provide interesting background information. However, despite these positive elements, some players feel a lack of motivation to explore the game's universe further, indicating that the depth of character development may not be enough to sustain long-term interest.

    • “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.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users emphasize the importance of an engaging emotional narrative that deeply involves players, highlighting the need for a story that resonates on a personal level.

    • “Is it an emotional story that gets you involved?”
    • “Is it an emotional story that gets you involved?”

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14h Median play time
21h Average play time
9-20h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 30 analyzed playthroughs

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