Miner

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Miner is a single player action game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Miner is a casual, single-player game where you dig your way through layers of earth to discover gold, diamonds, and hidden treasures. With simple yet addictive gameplay, it offers an engaging 2-hour experience focused on mining and resource collection. Dive deep and uncover success in this captivating underground adventure.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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61%

Audience ScoreBased on 856 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game is nostalgic and brings back fond memories of the original PC version.
It's addictive and fun, providing a good way to pass the time.
The controls are customizable, allowing for a more personalized gaming experience.

The game has a significant paywall, requiring payment to progress past certain levels and upgrades.
Fuel costs are too high, often leading players into negative cash, making it difficult to progress.
There are frequent glitches and crashes, which can lead to lost progress and frustration.

graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
27%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being crude and reminiscent of outdated titles, with many users describing them as poor and lacking detail. While some appreciate the pixelated style, the overall consensus is that the visuals detract from the gameplay experience, with calls for significant improvements. Additionally, the controls are often noted as problematic, further diminishing the game's appeal.
- “This game kinda reminds me of Aquadig, and I've been searching for it for a while. I only hope that the graphics and the music will be improved.”
- “Good - good pixelated graphics ”
- “Graphics have nothing special but it's still very addictive.”
- “But the graphics for this game are crude, and there's no such thing as gravity in this game.”
- “Controls are wonky and the graphics leave much to be desired.”
- “Graphics are low, controls are crappy.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezes, and buggy controls that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience crashes, particularly after upgrades or when changing control schemes, leading to frustration and a preference for alternative platforms. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Also, it's broken; it will freeze for no reason and controls are buggy.”
- “Great game, but it freezes as soon as you've paid for an upgrade and get deep enough to mine diamonds.”
- “Game freezes constantly and now won't load up anymore.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it fun and relaxing, others find it annoying and suggest the addition of a volume control. Overall, the music complements the game's concept well, though there are calls for improvements in both the audio and graphics.
- “It's fun, relaxing, the music is cool.”
- “The music goes great with the concept.”
- “So cool, I like the music a lot.”
- “One option I would like to see added is a volume control button; the music can drive me nuts sometimes.”
- “The first thing I hear is 8-bit Christmas music, and it's asking me about social media.”
- “The music is also kind of annoying.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with users noting that it feels non-existent and is overshadowed by gameplay issues such as incomplete missions and a pay-to-win system. While some enjoy the core mechanics, the absence of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's taken the core gameplay of Motherload, and dulled it down with pitiful graphics, no story, and a stupid pay-to-win system.”
- “Enjoyable flash game, but I couldn't unlock the final mission to clear 50% even after clearing 100% of the map.”
- “Free version doesn't have missions?”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The monetization model of the game is largely ad-free, which players appreciate, but it requires a purchase to unlock additional content and upgrades, leading to some frustration. While the absence of pop-up ads is a positive aspect, many users feel that the price for the premium version is too high, suggesting a need for a more accessible pricing strategy. Overall, the balance between a premium experience and monetization could be improved to enhance player satisfaction.
- “Absolutely the best offline experience with no ads.”
- “No advertisements; it's great! However, there is only so much you can do, and you reach a point where you can no longer upgrade your excavator until you purchase the full version.”
- “The monetization is just as bad as online paid subscriptions on gaming consoles.”
- “A little annoying that you have to pay to unlock the other half of the upgrades, but no pop-up ads makes up for it.”
- “The game is very good, but I think the price for the premium version needs to be lowered a bit because I don't have the money to buy it on my phone.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious, particularly in the early stages where resources like copper and silver are scarce, making progression slow and frustrating. The need for significant grinding to upgrade and the limited availability of essential resources detract from the overall enjoyment and potential of the gameplay.
- “Spent forever grinding copper and silver to get to level 4 cooler, since there isn't enough gold to do it in any reasonable amount of time, and when I finally got enough it told me I had to pay to upgrade to level 4.”
- “The gameplay has much potential but it's just too grindy and not interesting enough.”
- “Far too long to get going - coal is the only resource you can find without carrying out expensive upgrades and there's too little of it, spread too far apart to be able to get those upgrades without serious grinding right at the start of the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers commend the game's code optimization, highlighting it as a significant strength.
- “Great job with the code optimization.”
- “The game's performance has significantly improved thanks to the optimization efforts.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimization, making the gameplay smoother and more enjoyable.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay shows potential but is hindered by excessive grind, lackluster graphics, and a weak narrative, leading to a dull experience reminiscent of Motherload. Additionally, the presence of a pay-to-win system detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The gameplay has much potential, but it's just too grindy and not interesting enough.”
- “It's taken the core gameplay of Motherload and dulled it down with pitiful graphics, no story, and a stupid pay-to-win system.”