Gold Miner Classic: Gold Rush

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"Gold Miner Classic: Gold Rush" is a single-player action game with charming visuals that provides humor and entertainment. The game allows you to play the classic gold miner game offline, but beware of annoying ads and occasional bugs that may affect gameplay. Overall, it's a fun and engaging experience for those who enjoy casual games.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Gold Miner Classic: Gold Rush screenshot

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,332 reviews

graphics28 positive mentions

monetization1.2k negative mentions

The game brings back nostalgic memories from childhood, making it enjoyable for long-time fans.
The gameplay is simple yet addictive, providing a fun way to pass the time.
The graphics and overall design are appreciated, making it visually appealing.

The game is riddled with excessive ads, often interrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
Players are forced to restart from the beginning after failing a level, which can be discouraging.
There are frequent crashes and bugs, particularly after updates, leading to a poor user experience.

monetization
1,267 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, with frequent ads appearing before and after levels, and even during gameplay. Despite the option to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous users have expressed frustration that their payments did not effectively remove ads, leading to a generally negative perception of the game's monetization approach.
- “The game is fun, but if I pay for no ads, that's what I expect.”
- “I would have purchased no ads for maybe $2.99 CAD, but $1.00/week is ludicrous.”
- “I like the game, just not the ads!”
- “I get the need for ads, but the amount here is nuts... I'm deleting the app because I can't enjoy the actual game.”
- “Each level is like 1 minute of gameplay, but you have to go through about 3 minutes of ads to get there, sometimes more.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
35%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "excellent" and "great," while others criticize them as "terrible" and in need of improvement. Many users note that the graphics are decent but repetitive, leading to boredom over time. Overall, while some find the visuals enjoyable, a significant number express a desire for enhancements to make them more realistic and engaging.
- “Excellent graphics”
- “Love the graphics”
- “This is a splendid game and the graphics are also splendid”
- “I think the designer of this game is a lazy person who doesn't know how to live his life; showing the same graphics repeating in the next levels makes it boring in one day.”
- “Very bad graphics and the slowest game.”
- “Best game but the graphics are not good.”
humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised by players, with many describing it as "very funny" and "hilarious." Users find the comedic elements to be engaging and entertaining, contributing to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience.
- “I love this game... it's really funny... the best.”
- “A very addictive game, simple, and funny.”
- “So funny... and it is amazing.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
42%
16%
The gameplay experience is heavily marred by an overwhelming number of ads, with users reporting a ratio of 30 seconds of gameplay to 30 seconds of ads, making it difficult to enjoy the game. While some players appreciate the fun and easy controls, decent graphics, and overall gameplay satisfaction, the excessive interruptions from advertisements significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “I'm very satisfied with the gameplay.”
- “Great time killer, decent graphics, and great gameplay!”
- “Fun gameplay, easy control.”
- “So riddled with adverts it makes gameplay impossible - I spent more time vaguely watching as a disembodied finger played a different game to the one I downloaded than I did actually playing the game.”
- “Worst game, you see much more ads than gameplay, basically 3-6 ads between levels (even if you restart).”
- “Every round is a minute and a half of ads to play 30 seconds of gameplay.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
11%
78%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent freezes and crashes, particularly during or after advertisements. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without glitches, the overwhelming feedback highlights significant issues with the game's responsiveness, especially following recent updates.
- “Had it for a couple of weeks now... no glitches, which is awesome!”
- “No glitches, runs smooth and fast.”
- “Moreover, one particular ad of Lucky Toss 3D - whenever it plays, my phone's screen flickers and then it freezes, and I have to restart the game app. It has happened every time the Lucky Toss 3D ad was played. Can I get rid of this ad?”
- “Loved this game, but as the other comments state, the advertisements make this unplayable... literally, you wait for two minutes for the X button to show up and then it freezes anyway.”
- “This is a really fun game, but since that last update, it freezes up after the first item I grab.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story and animation are highly praised, with players expressing a strong appreciation for its narrative elements. However, there is a desire for a more structured story mode that includes additional challenges and missions.
- “This game is amazing! I love this game; the animation and story are incredible.”
- “Should have a story mode with more challenges.”
- “No mission new.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find the background music enhances the overall enjoyment and performance, others criticize it as poor and unappealing. Additionally, the need to manage sound settings for ads adds to the frustration for some users.
- “With background music, the game becomes enjoyable and runs seamlessly on any mobile hardware.”
- “If music and sound effects are off, I have to silence each ad separately.”
- “This is the worst game that I have ever played... the background music is also the worst... not nice at all.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the emotional depth of the games, noting that they evoke strong feelings and create a profound connection. The intensity of the emotional experience is so impactful that some users find it difficult to engage with the game without being moved.
- “Amazing game and very, very emotional.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players praise the game's optimization, noting that it runs smoothly without any slowdowns, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging experience. Many express a desire to explore additional versions once they complete the current one.
- “I love the game; it's simple yet enjoyable. This game doesn't slow down; it runs smoothly. I would really love to play other versions of it as soon as I finish this one.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from low replayability due to its repetitive levels, which diminish the incentive for players to revisit the experience.
- “The levels are repetitive, leading to low replayability.”
- “I found the game lacks variety, which significantly affects its replayability.”
- “Once you complete the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”