Gold Hunter

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Gold Hunter is a single player and multiplayer open world simulation game. It was developed by eXtreme Studios and was released on May 13, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

Have you always dreamed of going on a gold hunt yourself? And to bring the valuable metal to light with small or large equipment and hard work? Then you now have the chance to show what you're made of and experience the different ways of finding and digging for gold with Gold Hunter. However, all beginnings are difficult. You start your adventure with some money and a metal detector. And when you…

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Audience ScoreBased on 229 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

stability36 negative mentions

The game has a unique and immersive gold mining concept with a large map and multiplayer features, offering a fresh experience compared to similar games.
Developers are active and release frequent updates, showing commitment to fixing bugs and improving the game over time.
The graphics and audio are well-received, with detailed and realistic environments that add to the immersive mining experience.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making multiplayer mostly unplayable and causing crashes and frustrating gameplay.
Controls and physics are frequently criticized for poor handling, especially vehicle controls and character movement, leading to a clunky and frustrating experience.
Lack of clear tutorials, guidance, and incomplete features leave players confused and cause slow progression, with some core gameplay mechanics not working as intended.

stability
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The game is plagued by numerous glitches and stability issues, especially with trailers, multiplayer mode, and various equipment, leading to frequent crashes and unplayable moments. While many users acknowledge it is an early access title with potential, the current buggy state significantly hampers enjoyment and frustrates players. Ongoing updates are expected to improve stability, but for now, the experience remains unstable and glitch-ridden.
- “So many glitches and game crashes, game is unplayable.”
- “I had high hopes for this.. multiplayer glitches so badly it is unplayable, I get stuck only being able to walk backwards.”
- “Frustrated ... I understand early releases are going to be buggy ... but when you get stuck and you use the backspace recovery and lose your truck and everything it had in it because instead of it respawning somewhere on the map it spawns beneath the ground so you have to start from scratch ... it really sucks.”
graphics
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The game's graphics are currently inconsistent, with noticeable issues such as lack of color, flickering shadows, and display glitches due to being in development. However, visuals are praised for their clean design and detailed, immersive environments, showing significant improvement and strong potential once fully completed. Overall, while the graphics hold promise, they remain a work in progress.
- “Visuals are spectacular, with even the smallest details that are usually overlooked in games being present and crisp.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, with wonderful outdoors and lighting effects.”
- “Graphics are amazing and there is so much more to come.”
- “Graphical issues including hue and contrast problems, flickering shadows, and confusing display of non-purchasable items made me think my graphics card was failing, but it was just the game's weird rendering.”
- “When I played, nothing had color; many tools lacked graphical textures. The game is still in development and far from finished, so I do not recommend paying full price yet due to incomplete graphics.”
- “The graphics are acceptable for smaller games, but the 8GB size is excessive for a game plagued by bugs and visual drama.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is described as charming with potential, but many users criticize it for being incomplete, buggy, and lacking core mechanics, often comparing it unfavorably to similar games. While some find it relaxing once understood, the overall consensus highlights significant issues with unfinished features and poor optimization, leading to disappointment given the prolonged development period.
- “I’ve been having a really good time with this game so far, it’s a cool experience with a lot of charm and great core mechanics.”
- “Nice relaxing game once you get the hang of the mechanics.”
- “I don't have time to go through all the mechanics and figure out the game so I can't wait for a starter tutorial, but I’m excited for its growth.”
- “Gameplay in alpha hmm is there any?”
- “Imagine Gold Rush but literally everything is broken and doesn't work, including the absolute most basic gameplay features.”
- “This game has been in development for four years, and it has been in this broken state for about a year and a half. The gameplay is close to none, the game physics don't work, and it has only a quarter of the content that Gold Rush had in alpha. It is a waste of money and feels like a beginner's first game development.”
optimization
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The optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting extremely poor performance and a lack of effective optimization throughout the game.
- “Terrible optimization.”
- “Performance is also not really something to write home about.”
- “Don't get me started on performance; in short, there isn't any.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is slow and tedious, with players often relying on basic tools like shovels to progress, which can feel frustrating and time-consuming. Technical issues and ineffective mechanics contribute to the overall drag, making advancement difficult until updates improve the experience.
- “Game has now become very glitchy; fuel doesn't work properly, and it takes forever to clear out a section. You can work with a shovel and clear more space than with the excavator. Compared to games like Farming Simulator and Gold Mining Simulator, the grinding here feels more impactful on soil. Until the devs can fix these issues, blaming Voxel 2.0 not being released yet, I'll stick to others. The game is a drag and you can't get anywhere.”
- “But after grinding for a few hours with a shovel to save money to upgrade equipment.”
humor
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The humor in the game is widely perceived as lacking or misplaced, with some users expressing frustration and disappointment rather than amusement, especially in light of pricing and quality concerns. Overall, the comedic elements fail to resonate positively with players.
story
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Users suggest adding a basic story or quest system to provide clear goals and purposeful progression, while also recommending the removal of the hunger/thirst mechanics unless they are integrated into a larger survival-focused narrative.
- “Two things I'd recommend getting in place right away would be some kind of quest system or basic story that gives players a purposeful goal, and probably remove the hunger/thirst system entirely unless it's part of a major survival or camp defense plan.”
monetization
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Users criticize the monetization of the game, describing it as unstable and associated with frequent delays in updates. They also accuse the developer of prioritizing cash grabs and launching new projects while the current game remains problematic.
- “If you value your money, then waste it on gold mining simulator as it is more stable than this game. On March 28th, we were told a few days for a new update, but it's now April 19th and still no update. This developer has started another game while Gold Hunter is a mess. Yes, it's playable if you want to lose your hair. Good luck, developer, with your cash grabs.”