- September 20, 2018
- Aesir Interactive
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk
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Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Aesir Interactive and was released on September 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.
Ever worked hundreds of meters beneath the earth, bent down in dark, narrow shafts, hitting coal out of the walls? Probably not. Now you can: The WDR, Germany’s largest public broadcaster, presents the interactive VR experience “Meet the Miner – WDR VR Bergwerk”. With an Oculus Rift, users can experience how dangerous and grueling life of a miner was 100 years ago – feeling what it was like racing…





- Stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere that effectively convey the experience of coal mining.
- Educational elements provide insight into the history of the coal industry, making it suitable for history enthusiasts.
- Free to play, making it accessible for anyone interested in a short VR experience.
- Limited gameplay with a very short duration, often described as more of an interactive movie than a game.
- Clunky controls and interactions can detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating for some players.
- Misleadingly categorized as a game on Steam, leading to confusion about its true nature as an art experience.
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The gameplay aspect has been criticized for lacking meaningful interaction and gameplay loops, with many users describing it as more of an art exhibition than a traditional game. Additionally, the short duration of gameplay has left players disappointed, expressing a desire for more content and depth.
“I expected more gameplay, but it is too short.”
“I hope to see more work/longer gameplay for this one.”
“No real gameplay, only vaguely interactive... is this really the primary purpose of Steam?”
“There are no gameplay loops in this rejected art school dropout exhibition, no 'gameplay', no meaningful game-like interaction.”
“2 minutes of gameplay? What garbage!”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk is a simulation game.
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk is available on PC and Windows.
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk was released on September 20, 2018.
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk was developed by Aesir Interactive.
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.
Meet the Miner: WDR VR Bergwerk is a single player game.
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