Miner Meltdown
- August 2, 2017
- Mighty Pebble Games
- 10h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features unique and adorable characters, smooth controls, and fun gameplay, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
- Miner Meltdown has great potential with interesting mechanics and a variety of game modes, providing a fun experience, especially in multiplayer.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, which adds to its appeal and longevity.
- The player base is very small, making it difficult to find online matches, which limits the multiplayer experience.
- The game lacks a single-player mode, forcing players to rely on online multiplayer or bots, which can be frustrating due to the low activity.
- Some players have reported issues with controls feeling clunky and the soundtrack being annoying, detracting from the overall experience.
- gameplay22 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth controls, fast-paced action, and unique mechanics that enhance the fun, especially in multiplayer settings. However, some players express concerns about the lack of a robust community for online play and suggest the need for offline or single-player options. While the mechanics are generally well-received, there are calls for further refinement and additional content to improve the overall experience.
“This game has unique and adorable characters and music, smooth controls and gameplay, and is a ton of fun!”
“Funny platformer with fast action gameplay.”
“Tight controls, fast gameplay, good weapon variety, easy to pick up and play!”
“Gameplay is okay, but the problem is it is a multiplayer-only game and the community I tried to play with is inactive. I think the devs should update the game to include offline or single-player modes.”
“The gathering mechanic of Miner Meltdown could use some streamlining, as well as the rope mechanic.”
“It needs a lot more content and work on core mechanics, but still gets a thumbs up.”
- music10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as fun and bouncy, with a nostalgic 8-bit feel that complements the adorable pixel art and characters. While some players find the soundtrack catchy and enjoyable, others feel it can become annoying over time, leading to mixed opinions on its overall quality.
“This game has unique and adorable characters and music, smooth controls and gameplay, and is a ton of fun!”
“Oh, speaking of the map, the background images are very cool to see and the music gives you that 8-bit feel.”
“The pixel art is really cute, you can choose some funny and silly characters to be your mine and the music is fun and bouncy as well, which makes all the diamonds or death!!!”
“Graphically, the pixel artwork is well done, but I must admit that I am not a fan of the soundtrack.”
“I don't really like the audio in this game; it gets annoying after some time, especially the music.”
“The soundtrack gets annoying after some time.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their well-executed pixel artwork and cute 2D design, contributing to an appealing visual experience. However, some users noted a desire for more character variety within the graphics. Overall, the visuals are considered good and simple, enhancing the game's charm.
“Graphically, the pixel artwork is well done.”
“Good pixel artwork.”
“Simple and nice graphics.”
“Graphically, the pixel artwork is well done, but I must admit that I am not a fan of the soundtrack.”
“2D graphics.”
“Cute graphics, just needs more characters.”
- story7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story, which users feel is appropriate given its focus on action and shooting gameplay. Reviewers emphasize that the absence of a narrative does not detract from the overall experience, as the game is not designed to be story-driven.
“The game doesn't have a story, but it doesn't need to have it; it's not meant to be a story-driven game.”
“It's meant to be an action shooter, and I don't see the story being of any relevance here.”
“Story: N/A”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a funny platforming experience with cute pixel art and silly character options. Players enjoy the catchy soundtrack and hilarious skins, while the PvP mode adds to the comedic fun, complemented by a witty chat filter. Overall, the lighthearted tone and engaging gameplay contribute to a delightful and entertaining atmosphere.
“The pixel art is really cute, you can choose some funny and silly characters to be your main, and the music is fun and bouncy as well, which makes all the diamonds or death!”
“Hilarious skins to choose from (most unlocked from leveling up).”
“Also, PvP is funny as hell and with one of the most catchy soundtracks around, it will be in your head for hours if not days.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches, including issues like invisible players and unexpected mutant attacks, which detract from the overall experience.
“There are also a fair bit of glitches which doesn't help the case.”
“Glitches like invisible players and mutants attacking you.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently rate the game's replayability as exceptional, often giving it a perfect score of 10/10. This suggests that the game offers a variety of experiences, choices, or challenges that encourage players to return for multiple playthroughs.
“The game offers endless replayability with its dynamic storylines and multiple endings.”
“Every playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse character choices and branching paths.”
“I keep coming back for more because each run reveals new secrets and challenges.”
