Miner Wars 2081

29%
Game Brain Score Based on 191 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Bugs and dodgy design decisions dont quite negate the novelty of spaceshipping in confined spaces.
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Miner Wars 2081 is a 6DOF action-survival space-shooter set in the year 2081. Players navigate and battle in asteroid fields, on planetary surfaces, and inside immense caves. The game features a rich, dynamic background story, player-created missions, and a variety of game modes. Gather resources, craft and customize equipment, and engage in tactical combat to ensure your survival in this hostile environment.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

29%
Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews
story8 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Descent, appealing to fans of space combat.
  • Some players found the gameplay enjoyable, especially when it comes to ship controls and the destructible environments.
  • For those who can get it at a steep discount, it may provide some fun moments and a unique take on space exploration.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs, unfinished mechanics, and a lack of updates, leading to a frustrating experience.
  • Many players reported poor performance, including significant lag and unresponsive controls, making it difficult to enjoy.
  • The multiplayer functionality is largely non-functional, and the single-player experience feels incomplete and unsatisfying.
  • story51 mentions

    The game's story is widely criticized for being unfinished, confusing, and lacking depth, with many players finding it forgettable or poorly executed. While some appreciate the potential of the narrative and the voice acting, the overall consensus is that the story feels like an afterthought, often overshadowed by broken mechanics and unclear mission objectives. Despite a few positive remarks about the campaign's fun elements, the majority of reviews indicate a lack of coherent storytelling and a disappointing narrative experience.

    • “You can go pretty much anywhere out of order from the campaign; the campaign is good, the story is good, the voice acting is good.”
    • “There is a storyline to follow, and it is a decent one at that.”
    • “The story is also kind of cool, and a little out of place in 2013; it seems like it was written in the 80s, when Russia was still the Soviet Union and the Nazis were still fresh in everyone's minds.”
    • “Bad game, unfinished, completely broken mechanics and an unfinished story to boot. They could have at least had the honor to give us that, but we don't even get that. All we get is 'oh big bad empire builds the next public TM-death star and it's up to a single miner to go full Star Wars on them' with zero context.”
    • “Miner Wars is a shoddy, half-done mess whose developer realized at some point in development that they couldn't deliver on any of their promises, and rather than doing right by their community, decided to cut and run by shoehorning in a half-baked story campaign and calling it a finished product.”
    • “The story was strange and confusing, with you really not understanding much about what's going on and the ongoing fighting between factions.”
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its unfinished mechanics, significant lag, and a convoluted user interface that detracts from the experience. While some found the combat mechanics and crafting elements interesting, others described the overall gameplay as basic and underwhelming, with a linear story and frustrating navigation. Despite these issues, a few players enjoyed the fast-paced action and multiplayer aspects, suggesting that the game has potential if improved.

    • “But once I matched the graphics to what my computer can handle, it was smooth gameplay and really fun.”
    • “The gameplay is relatively simple; your ship is flown in a bigger ship that travels around a certain area of space which is controlled by different countries or factions.”
    • “Really fun and fast action gameplay; realistic without being too hard to learn and easy to learn controls.”
    • “Bad game, unfinished, completely broken mechanics and unfinished story to boot. They could have at least had the honor to give us that, but we don't even get that. All we get is 'oh big bad empire builds the next public tm-death star and it's up to a single miner to go full Star Wars on them' with zero context.”
    • “Everything about the game screams alpha; the looks were outdated even for 2012, the gameplay was virtually nonexistent outside the very linear and very short story, and the UI was so utterly counterintuitive that for a long time my co-op buddy and I could not even figure out how to use the nav map.”
    • “The combat mechanics are basic and the menu/inventory system is a nightmare to navigate, let alone understand.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many users finding them unremarkable and lacking immersion due to poor color choices and pixelation. While the large maps offer open exploration, the visuals feel small and unoptimized, leading to performance issues on some systems. Overall, players feel the graphics do not meet expectations, especially given the game's price point.

    • “But once I matched the graphics to what my computer can handle, it was smooth gameplay and really fun.”
    • “The graphics are meh; for the price, I wouldn't really expect much more, but it is very dull with little to help the colors of space other than a ridiculously bright sky.”
    • “The graphics are meh; for the price, I wouldn't really expect much more, but it is very dull with little to help the colors of space other than a ridiculously bright sky (would you call it a sky?).”
    • “But this game is so unoptimized that despite relatively okay graphics, computers struggle with it.”
    • “Graphics are pixelated, just not what you led me to believe.”
  • stability6 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its severe stability issues, being described as buggy, poorly optimized, and incomplete. Users report a lack of support and frequent glitches, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from gameplay. Overall, the consensus is to avoid purchasing due to its numerous technical flaws.

    • “It's an incomplete game parading as a complete one, full of bugs and glitches, and no support; their homepage forum is a ghost town.”
    • “Poorly optimized, buggy, and not very well designed at all.”
    • “Buggy, poorly executed, missing features, and many game elements that seem to have little or no purpose.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the lack of a quicksave feature, leading to repetitive gameplay when stuck at obstacles. The slow progression in earning money, primarily through tedious ore selling, makes it difficult to upgrade or purchase new ships, further contributing to the grind. Overall, the experience is marked by a sense of tedium and a lack of rewarding progression.

    • “For no apparent reason, there isn't a quicksave/quickload feature, only unmarked autosave checkpoints, so the game becomes tedious and painful if you get stuck at some obstacle, having to repeat the same actions over and over again to get back to where you can try again.”
    • “Buying ships is pretty much impossible, as the campaign itself will give you almost no money, while the only other way of profit is selling ores, which is an extremely slow and tedious process, and you will spend most of the gain on scavenging fuel and oxygen.”
    • “This is a grinding FPS where you are constantly piloting a spaceship that you can customize with different weapon and tool loadouts (i.e. shielding, mining, and digging tools).”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with users reporting significant performance issues, bugs, and a lack of effective design. Despite having relatively decent graphics, many players find that their systems struggle to run it smoothly.

    • “It's not very performance friendly.”
    • “Poorly optimized, buggy, and not very well designed at all.”
    • “This game is so unoptimized that despite relatively okay graphics, computers struggle with it.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its strict requirements juxtaposed with the freedom players have to approach challenges in unconventional ways, leading to amusing situations and unexpected moments. Players appreciate the blend of absurdity in gameplay mechanics, space themes, and humorous interactions.

    • “The funny bit about the game is that it's so strict about what it wants from you, but you can do whatever you want to complete it.”
    • “There are space battles, fights, cheats, and plenty of funny moments.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers generally find the game's replayability to be limited, noting that while it is enjoyable, it lacks the depth or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.

  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with users highlighting its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and immersion. Many appreciate the variety and quality of the soundtracks, which complement the gameplay effectively. However, some players feel that certain tracks could be more memorable or fitting for specific game moments.

    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The sound effects are poorly mixed, often overshadowing the music and creating a jarring experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to negative user sentiment.

    • “Horrible cash grab of a game.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and ruins the overall experience.”
    • “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
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Play time

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