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GemCrusty

87%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
story, grinding
87% User Score Based on 68 reviews

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This game is about treasure hunters who dig underground to find valuable gems.

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87%
Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The game features charming artwork and a delightful soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • Gameplay is simple yet addictive, providing a fun and casual mining and dating experience.
  • The interactions with the gem girls add a unique twist, making the game enjoyable and engaging.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and can become tedious over time, especially with the boss fights.
  • There are significant issues with translation and grammar, which detracts from the overall immersion.
  • Controls can lead to physical strain due to the need for rapid button spamming, making longer play sessions uncomfortable.
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is generally described as simple and repetitive, with shallow character interactions and grindy mechanics, particularly in boss fights. While some players appreciate the casual mining and dating elements, others criticize the lack of depth and engaging story, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite these criticisms, a few reviews highlight enjoyable aspects and decent mechanics, suggesting a varied experience depending on player expectations.

    • “The combination of casual mining and dating mechanics creates a truly enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience.”
    • “Cute harem game with very smooth gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is kind of challenging but enjoyable.”
    • “Very simple, not much to the gameplay, and the 'dating sim' part is just talking to girls every so often. From the short time I played, I met 2 of the girls and there weren't really options, just very basic conversation.”
    • “The gameplay consists of very shallow characters, repetitive and grindy gameplay, no story, mediocre combat, awful boss fight, and not to mention, if you fail the boss fight, you have to grind your way back to the bottom of the mine just to fight the boss again. Not fun, not good design.”
    • “The gameplay parts are decent but offer very little past the main story bit.”
  • graphics
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the artwork and visual aesthetics, particularly the blend of pixel and hand-drawn styles. However, some critics find the 2D visuals lacking compared to modern 3D standards. Overall, the visuals are generally described as appealing and contribute positively to the game's charm.

    • “I love the artwork, both the pixel and the hand-drawn styles in this game, and the music is addicting.”
    • “The graphics are visually appealing, and the controls are intuitive, making it easy to dive right into the gem-collecting adventure.”
    • “This is a masterpiece, an amazing game with stunning visual novel aesthetics and decent gameplay.”
    • “The game features really lacklustre 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
    • “The game features really lacklustre 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as engaging and well-crafted, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth. Despite the charming character designs and potential for a compelling narrative, many feel that the gameplay detracts from the overall experience, making it repetitive and grindy. Overall, while some players find the story enjoyable, others believe it falls short of expectations.

    • “The trick, however, lies in the story where you meet young ladies the more you dig and have to convince them to have a relationship with you.”
    • “10/10 amazing game, great story, cute visuals, highly recommend.”
    • “- The story is good.”
    • “The gameplay consists of very shallow characters, repetitive and grindy gameplay, no story, mediocre combat, awful boss fight, and not to mention, if you fail the boss fight, you have to grind your way back to the bottom of the mine just to fight the boss again, not fun, not good design.”
    • “The gameplay parts are decent but offer very little past the main story bit.”
    • “It’s just that the follow-up plot may be less.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised as addictive and enjoyable, complementing its cute and humorous visuals. While the soundtrack is rated as good overall, some users noted that the music during the mine sections could be smoother.

    • “I love the artwork, both the pixel and the hand-drawn in this game, and the music is addicting.”
    • “This game is kind of cute and funny, with great visuals and a fun soundtrack.”
    • “Soundtrack rating: good.”
    • “The soundtrack during the mine feels a bit off, but it could be fixed easily.”
    • “The music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
    • “The audio quality of the music is subpar, making it hard to enjoy.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to backtrack significantly after failing boss fights. The lack of engaging content and shallow gameplay further exacerbates the grind, leading to a generally negative perception of the game's design. While some enjoy specific elements like mining, the overall experience is marred by the excessive grind for upgrades and progression.

    • “The gameplay consists of very shallow characters, repetitive and grindy gameplay, no story, mediocre combat, awful boss fights, and not to mention, if you fail the boss fight, you have to grind your way back to the bottom of the mine just to fight the boss again. Not fun, not good design.”
    • “The tedious nature of this game combined with the lack of effort in terms of translation has led me to have a more negative view of the game than a positive one.”
    • “One incredibly tedious aspect is having to go from level 1 all the way to 4 every time you want to challenge the boss.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be highly emotional, with many praising its touching sound design that enhances the overall experience. Overall, it has received strong acclaim for its ability to evoke deep feelings, earning a perfect score from some reviewers.

    • “The first thing I admire about this game is the sound; it is really touching.”
    • “10/10, very emotional game.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with players reporting frequent bugs that hinder movement, particularly during boss fights. This lack of responsiveness makes gameplay frustrating and challenging, especially when dodging attacks becomes nearly impossible.

    • “The game is extremely buggy. I know this is not finished, but almost every time I fought the boss, I would not be able to move in one direction. It doesn't seem that bad, but when you can only move in four directions and one is removed from you, it gets hard to dodge.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues that made the gameplay frustrating. Crashes and freezes happened frequently, disrupting my experience.”
    • “The game feels unfinished due to its instability. I often found myself stuck in place or unable to interact with the environment, which severely impacted my enjoyment.”
  • humor
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its cute and funny elements, complemented by appealing visuals and an enjoyable soundtrack, contributing to an overall lighthearted and humorous experience.

    • “This game is cute and funny, with great visuals and a fun soundtrack.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, making every moment enjoyable.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue and quirky characters keep me laughing throughout the game.”

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