Miner Gun Builder

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Miner Gun Builder is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by GermapurApps and was released on November 9, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

"Miner Gun Builder" is a sandbox-style game where you construct unique guns and tools to aid in mining and combat. Explore randomized planets, collect resources, and build increasingly complex weapons from a variety of modules. Fight alien enemies and bosses, or collaborate with friends in multiplayer mode to share resources and conquer challenges together.

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,100 reviews

gameplay94 positive mentions

monetization200 negative mentions

The game mechanics are easy to understand but challenging to master, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
There are no forced ads, and optional ads for bonuses are a refreshing change in mobile gaming.
The depth of customization for ship building allows for endless creativity and strategic planning.

Progression can be slow, especially in the early game, leading to potential frustration for players.
The controls can feel unresponsive or overly sensitive, making navigation difficult at times.
Some descriptions of items and mechanics are vague, leading to confusion about their functionality.

monetization
253 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
3%
79%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised for its non-intrusive approach, featuring only optional ads that players can choose to watch for bonuses, such as doubling rewards. Reviewers appreciate the absence of forced ads, which allows for a more enjoyable gameplay experience without constant interruptions. Additionally, while there are in-app purchases available, they are not necessary for progression, making the game accessible and fair for all players.
- “It's extremely accessible and there are no microtransactions required to enjoy the game to its fullest.”
- “No ads, no interstitial ads, no monetization being shoved down your throat.”
- “I'm glad this game has microtransactions available, but doesn't rely on them like most mobile games.”
- “Downgrading to two stars because the button for ads covers the part of the screen you use to fly the ship, so when you complete a world you might accidentally trigger an unskippable ad, which is a cheap tactic to get those ad clicks.”
- “If I was rating fairly it's probably 4 stars but it's a small dev and for a mobile game it's exceptional, there's no compulsory ads, the shop is mostly for skins (you can farm the equivalent of the biggest packs in a few hours), and the game has good updates and no time gating.”
- “The price to remove ads is a bit steep but for all the content that is there and future content it could be worth it to some.”
gameplay
184 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
45%
4%
The gameplay is characterized by its easy-to-understand mechanics that offer significant depth and customization, allowing players to experiment with various ship designs and strategies. While the graphics and user interface may be simplistic and at times confusing, the core gameplay loop is engaging and rewarding, with minimal intrusive ads and no pay-to-win elements. However, some players note a steep learning curve and occasional grindiness, particularly in the early stages, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “The mechanics are easy to understand but challenging to master.”
- “Don't let the bland presentation fool you; in terms of depth, customizability, and replay value, this game is one of the most well-thought-out and well-designed games on the Play Store today. This is not 'yet another bullet-hell'; it may seem that the core of the game is the shoot-and-scroll breakout-meets-Touhou gameplay, but you'll spend hours building increasingly complex loadouts—a puzzle game in itself.”
- “The gameplay is surprisingly fun and very satisfying.”
- “The controls are really annoying; even a slight movement can cause you to crash, making the gameplay frustrating.”
- “I liked this game at first, but forward progression grinds to a halt pretty fast, and the descriptions for the game mechanics are vague at best and nonsense at worst.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly solid, but the controls were clunky, and the UI was not good, making the overall experience feel lackluster.”
grinding
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, particularly in the late game, which some players find tedious while others appreciate as part of the experience. Many users note that while the grinding can be frustrating, it often leads to satisfying upgrades and ship customization, making it feel rewarding. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a double-edged sword: it can enhance engagement for some, but may deter others who prefer a more streamlined progression.
- “This is a really good game, and I would say that this offline game is one of the most chilled-out games. It's not grindy at all. I would also recommend to the game creator to later update and add new graphics and textures to the game, maybe with a sci-fi theme. Overall, this is a great game, and I hope for more updates.”
- “I've played up until being asked to rate the game, and to be honest, it's pretty fun when you're not grinding. The grinding to get a new ship or upgrade can be slow.”
- “It takes far too long to upgrade, making progression a boring slog through meaningless grinding.”
- “The game does get a bit grindy but it's still interesting to figure out good layouts for ships.”
- “Honestly this had potential but I see where your money is made either hours of grinding on the same exact level or fork over some cash, buy more upgrades, until another level that's impossible to beat without hours of more grinding then you fork over more cash and the cycle continues.”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
60%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally described as simple and minimalistic, often lacking polish and detail, which some players find disappointing. However, many reviewers emphasize that the straightforward visuals allow for a focus on engaging gameplay mechanics, making the overall experience enjoyable despite the graphical shortcomings. While there is a consensus that improvements could be made, particularly in terms of aesthetics and interface, the fun factor and gameplay depth often compensate for the basic graphics.
- “Graphics are minimal but the game makes up for it in mechanics.”
- “Love it, simple graphics, fun gameplay, overall really great game to kill time with.”
- “The big issue for me is the low quality of the graphics.”
- “The graphics are minimalistic but do their job.”
- “Graphics are probably the only downside but they're made up for by the experimenting and optimizing gameplay.”
story
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
80%
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The game's story aspect is largely absent, with players noting that it lacks a deeper narrative or engaging plot. Instead, the focus is on completing missions and building customizable spaceships, which provides a fun and strategic gameplay experience despite the grindy nature of progression. While the missions are enjoyable and varied, many players express a desire for more substantial story elements to enhance the overall experience.
- “The main schtick is that you need to build spaceships in order to complete missions, and as you go on you get more space on your ship in order to make progressively more intricate designs that maximize the damage you do.”
- “This is actually a very enjoyable game, with a lot of options to build your ship to finish the missions.”
- “Endless possibilities and ever expanding mission loads.”
- “This game doesn't have cutting edge graphics, AI, or even a story (yet).”
- “Definitely worth wasting some time on, but no deeper story.”
- “Great game, no story thus far, but the gameplay more than makes up for it, you can build some overpowered guns for your ships and then play a schmup using aforementioned custom guns.”
music
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The reviews consistently highlight a significant absence of music and sound effects in the game, with many players expressing a desire for a soundtrack to enhance the experience. While some appreciate the ability to play their own music, they find the lack of in-game audio disappointing and suggest that adding original music and sound effects could greatly improve the overall enjoyment. Overall, the consensus is that the game would benefit from a more immersive audio experience.
- “The gameplay is incredibly solid, and the only thing it could use would be a groovy soundtrack.”
- “I have enjoyed playing this game. I still have some challenges left, but I was wondering if this game would ever be expanded to have more content and maybe sound. I love the game and you have done an amazing job with it.”
- “It is a really relaxing and overall good game; the only downside I can find is that there is no music, but for the rest, it is really good!”
- “The only complaint I have is the lack of sound/music; if it ever gets added, I'll change my review to a 5-star.”
- “No music or sound of any kind.”
- “The one thing this game is lacking is background music and sound effects.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization aspect is highlighted as a core feature, presenting players with engaging puzzles that revolve around customizing and strategically placing ship upgrades. While the initial grind for resources can be tedious, the rewarding experimentation and flexibility in optimization keep the gameplay enjoyable. However, some users report optimization issues on mobile platforms, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Very enjoyable; it could have easily been a grindfest or ad-riddled, but it is a very nice game about simple yet flexible customization and optimization.”
- “Every ship is an optimization puzzle on its own; grind to buy items that manipulate your bullets (split/flight path/damage) and place them however you want while taking the ship's limited equipment slots and design into account.”
- “Starts off a little grind heavy, but the experimentation and optimization soon take center stage as you blast your way through increasingly difficult levels.”
- “So many issues on optimization for mobile though.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as hilariously chaotic and witty, with players enjoying the clever ship and level names, as well as the developer's funny messages throughout. The game's quirky and straightforward approach to humor adds to its addictive gameplay, making it a delightful experience for players who appreciate a lighthearted touch. Overall, the genuine happiness and humor of the developer resonate well with the audience, enhancing the game's charm.
- “Hilariously chaotic, straightforward, and addictive.”
- “I love the witty humor in the ship names and level names!”
- “This game is fun, no ads unless you choose to see them, it's quirky, and the dev is one funny guy.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with players expressing frustration over the imprecise controls that lead to frequent crashes and hinder gameplay. Despite these issues, some users still find enjoyment in the game, indicating a level of engagement that keeps them playing, albeit with significant limitations. Overall, the emotional experience is characterized by a blend of irritation and fun, highlighting the potential for improvement in control mechanics.
- “Some levels you literally just let play over and over, not touching the ship. If you do touch, it jumps half a screen over and crashes instantly.”
- “I'm having enough fun barely touching the screen for now anyway :)”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a mixed bag; while some players report a smooth experience without bugs, many others experience significant issues, including frequent crashes and glitches, particularly during intense gameplay scenarios. Overall, the game is considered too buggy for enjoyable play in its current state.
- “Sadly too buggy to play in current state.”
- “It does have some glitches still that need to be ironed out.”
- “Only thing is that it glitches out and crashes a lot when there are many projectiles on screen or when it has to calculate the damage for many blocks.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game offers significant replayability due to its depth and customizability, allowing players to experiment with complex loadouts and strategies. While the core gameplay may seem straightforward, it encourages hours of engagement, particularly for those who enjoy tinkering. Additionally, the absence of forced ads enhances the experience, although players express a desire for daily rewards to further incentivize replaying levels.
- “Don't let the bland presentation fool you; in terms of depth, customizability, and replay value, this game is one of the most well-thought-out and well-designed games on the Play Store today. This is not 'yet another bullet-hell'; it may seem that the core of the game is the shoot-and-scroll breakout-meets-Touhou gameplay, but you'll spend hours building increasingly complex loadouts—a puzzle game in itself.”
- “An insane amount of replayability value if you're the tinkering type.”
- “This is a really good game; out of the games in the mobile stores, this one is better than at least 80% of them. One thing to note is the lack of forced ads, which makes me want to watch ads, to be honest. It is simple: you buy ship modules and destroy blocks. It has replayability, so it would be nice to get daily rewards or something like that. Other than that, this game is amazing.”
- “Ads are completely optional (only needed if you want to double your points), and the levels have replayability for grinding for upgrade points.”
- “Also, I think you should make the tutorial replayable for players who need a little extra help.”