Idle Planet Miner
- January 23, 2019
- Tech Tree Games
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Idle Planet Miner" is a space-themed idle mining game where players run their own mining company, starting from a single planet and expanding across the galaxy. The game features incremental upgrades, including hiring managers, researching projects, and terraforming planets, as well as idle gameplay that earns resources even when not playing. Players can also engage in market speculation, permanently upgrading their mining ship and completing quests for rewards.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique blend of crafting and resource management that keeps it engaging.
- Ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing players to choose when to watch them for bonuses.
- The graphics and music create a relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- The game limits offline progress to just 2 hours, which undermines the idle gameplay experience.
- Progression can feel very slow, especially after reaching certain milestones, making it tedious.
- In-app purchases are expensive, which can discourage players from investing in the game.
- monetization1,405 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed positively, with many players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the option to watch ads for rewards. While some users find the in-app purchases, particularly the $10 fee to remove ads, to be steep, others feel that the optional ads provide valuable bonuses without being intrusive. However, there are complaints about the frequency and length of ads, as well as issues with rewards not being granted after watching them, leading to a mixed reception regarding the overall monetization experience.
“I love this game and I bought no ads and it's really worth it!”
“It's a nice way to pass time and unlike other games, there aren't ads in your face every 2 minutes.”
“No ads unless you want a boost or bonus.”
“The game prioritizes ads to really help yourself out; however, they are tucked away in the corner of the screen, easily avoidable if so desired and not shoved down your throat like some other games.”
“Watching ads is not a fun game mechanic, and it is near impossible to progress without the ads.”
“The ads are minimal but I think they take drastically away from the game.”
- gameplay324 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and engaging, with a solid idle mechanic that allows for casual play. However, many users express frustration with slow progression, reliance on ads for bonuses, and a lack of depth in gameplay as it becomes repetitive over time. While some appreciate the art and music, others criticize the monetization strategies and the limited offline earning potential, which detracts from the overall experience.
“Art is great, gameplay loop is solid, and lots of upgrades/content!”
“The base gameplay is pretty well balanced and you can start ramping up in power pretty quickly and intuitively.”
“Gameplay is smooth, simple, and non-invasive.”
“Gameplay is simply non-existent.”
“Game suffers from lack of gameplay and ultimately not satisfying whenever you reach a goal or do something special inside the game.”
“Absolutely nothing satisfying or interesting about an idle game that demands your gameplay to be primarily watching ads as often as possible.”
- music269 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 1 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and soothing qualities, making it a highlight for many players. However, several users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, noting that the existing tracks can become repetitive over time. Overall, the music complements the game's chill atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience for players.
“The music is fantastic.”
“Very relaxing, chilled out game; the music really relaxes me and helps my anxiety.”
“The music is so relaxing, out of all the idle games I've played, this is hands down the most leisurely enjoyable game of the genre.”
“Hey great game but since your last update the sound cracks and crackles with the music and sound effects.”
“The music is highly repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
“The latest update killed the art and music that made the game what it was.”
- graphics259 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the recent updates for their vibrancy and aesthetic appeal, while others express dissatisfaction with the new art style, preferring the simplicity of the previous graphics. Some users find the graphics visually cluttered and distracting, impacting gameplay, while others enjoy the cute and calming visuals that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game's graphics are generally considered decent, but there is a strong desire among some players for an option to revert to the older style.
“The graphics are beautiful and give action to the idleness; you see the ships speed up visually, etc. Balanced money gain, don't have to watch ads.”
“Beautiful graphics, relaxing idle game, satisfying gameplay loop, optional non-obtrusive ads for bonuses.”
“I love the art style and planet graphics; they are truly spectacular.”
“The main problem is the planets' visuals; most of the planets look like other space fantasy worlds and there's no real imagination put into the design, which is disappointing.”
“The new graphics make things feel cluttered, and the research menu feels smaller and zoomed in.”
“I used to love this game, but the updated artwork is so busy it hurts my eyes and brain, and it's a little unplayable now.”
- grinding109 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game is heavily grind-oriented, often leading to a tedious experience for players. Many users express frustration with slow progression, micromanagement requirements, and the need to restart frequently, which can feel punishing rather than rewarding. While some appreciate the grind as part of the idle game experience, others find it overly complicated and time-consuming, suggesting that improvements could be made to enhance the pacing and reduce the grind.
“It's not littered with ads, it's got an appealing art style and calming ambiance. The numerical system it uses is well balanced and makes progress feel rewarding but not tedious, and there are several ways you can progress as the player.”
“Not tediously slow and gated, nor does it require cash purchases to play effectively.”
“You cannot sleep without the game stopping collecting resources altogether (2hrs cap), and when you aren't grinding directly, your resources gain much more slowly.”
“3 days of farming and processing resources sells for less than you earn from watching a single ad, so why develop your infrastructure at all?”
“Progression is tedious and unrewarding.”
“The game is just too grindy to be much fun.”
- story59 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or storyline to enhance the experience. While some appreciate the absence of complex cutscenes, they still feel that the game could benefit from light story elements or quests that provide context to the gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game is enjoyable but would be significantly improved with a more compelling story and mission variety.
“I would like to see a storyline development evolve for the perfect gaming experience.”
“Not much in the graphics department but it makes up for it with a well thought out tech tree and an interesting story.”
“Vary fun and love how the game gives managers backstories; I've not seen a lot of games that do this, so I give the game a 10/10 or in this case 5 stars.”
“No gameplay, no story.”
“There is no apparent story, just tedious tasks and endless ads to be watched.”
“Wish the game had more of a story to it, and a better earning system.”
- stability55 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that severely hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's inability to function properly after updates, particularly regarding ad-related features and resource management. While some users note that the game can run well at times, the overall consensus is that it suffers from significant stability problems that detract from the experience.
“The game runs great; I did not encounter any problems during the beta.”
“Game is fun and usually runs great.”
“Runs great.”
“Played this game over the past year, and all of a sudden a new update ruined my game. Now I can't do anything; you start with no money and are forced to watch an ad to get some money to start playing. Sadly, when I watch an ad, it freezes and won't pay me.”
“Can't even play the game now; I'm just able to watch an ad, then close the game after the ad ends and it freezes. I would give less than one star if I could.”
“The game constantly freezes, requiring you to restart.”
- optimization23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some players praising its smooth performance and engaging resource management mechanics, while others highlight significant issues such as poor loading times, screen fitting problems on certain devices, and various bugs that hinder gameplay. Overall, while many enjoy the optimization strategies available, there are calls for improvements to enhance the experience, particularly on weaker devices.
“Perfectly scratches the optimization itch with plenty of different things you could prioritize at any one time.”
“I play a lot of idle games and what I like about this one is that it's slower and there's a lot of optimization that goes into it.”
“You can definitely get into optimization of production of resources while idle.”
“I actually really enjoy this game, but I'm giving it a 1 star to hopefully bring attention to the following issue: the game, like so many others, isn't optimized for a Galaxy Z Flip 6, meaning that some of the screen gets cut off because it's stretched to fit the unique proportions of the phone.”
“And third, the performance issues; it takes way too long to load up, and it needs to do that every time you want to play it.”
“Bottleneck optimization does not calculate correctly, so it's a waste of resources.”
- replayability13 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers a mix of high replayability due to its engaging mechanics and elegant design, with many players finding it addictive and rewarding. However, some users feel that the experience can become repetitive over time, particularly due to the lack of significant changes in gameplay and the high cost of optional paid bonuses. While many appreciate the challenge of optimizing their progress, concerns about diminishing replay value with repeated playthroughs are noted.
“Elegant design and prestige bonuses give replayability a massive boost.”
“Replay value is high, and the challenge of planning and optimizing the progress of your economy is fun!”
“Great game, lots of replayability, don't need to watch ads to get ahead but it certainly helps, great features and so much to explore.”
“For me, replay value seems slightly low for that reason; the screen will always look exactly the same.”
“Meaning the game will play almost exactly the same each time, and you lose replayability.”
“But once you start it again, it loses more and more of its replayability.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhanced by beautiful artwork and soothing music. Players appreciate the unique blend of a space theme with a chill vibe, although some note that the gameplay loop can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game successfully creates an engaging and visually appealing environment that complements its idle mechanics.
“Calm music with a relaxing atmosphere.”
“Really enjoying this game, the atmosphere and music are amazing.”
“Great visual style with a very calming sci-fi atmosphere.”
“This idle mining game has a common mining theme that feels generic, lacking a unique atmosphere.”
“While the visuals are appealing, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
“The game attempts to create a sci-fi atmosphere, but it ultimately falls short and feels unoriginal.”
- humor10 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as initially amusing and simple, with some players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly in the early stages. However, many users express frustration with glitches and ad interruptions that detract from the overall experience, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's comedic elements. Overall, while some find it genuinely funny, others feel it becomes tedious and less enjoyable over time.
“So funny!”
“That's funnier than a joke in a Christmas cracker!”
“Simple and funny.”
“Every time I try to re-save my progress or re-login, it won't let me. Every time I am selling my ores, it randomly gets rid of them before I sell them. It gets irritating, and then random things get deleted, like my planets. They got deleted, and it's not funny. I'm done.”
“I wish I could recover my previous login info. The game is not funny, but it is fun.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized as wholesome and peaceful, evoking a strong sense of emotional comfort and tranquility for players.
“A very wholesome and peaceful game.”
