Miner Wars Arena

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Miner Wars Arena is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Keen Software House and was released on August 28, 2012. It received negative reviews from players.

It is the year 2090. Our Solar System is in the aftermath of a total political breakdown. Humanity is fighting over resources in asteroids.GameplayTake control of a mining spaceship, hack your way through asteroids, and crush your enemies in a fully destructible environment! Compete against AI-controlled bots or prepare for the ultimate death-match against another human player (2 players can play …

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25%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The game can be fun to play with friends in split-screen mode, providing some entertainment value.
The concept of digging through the arena to create fighting space is interesting and could lead to engaging gameplay.
Some players find the game enjoyable once they learn the controls, suggesting potential for fun despite its flaws.

The game suffers from poor AI, frequent crashes, and low playability, leading to a frustrating experience.
There is a lack of online multiplayer, which significantly limits the game's replayability and player engagement.
Many players feel the game is repetitive and simplistic, with little content to explore or enjoy.

stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes and crashes that disrupt gameplay.
- “The game freezes and crashes frequently.”
- “I experience constant stability issues that ruin the gameplay.”
- “Frequent crashes make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics of the game are described as basic 3D visuals created using the Unity engine, with a 2D top-down perspective. Users have noted that the graphics lack detail and the controls feel laggy, contributing to an overall sense of abandonment in the game's design.
- “This is an abandoned 2D top-down vehicle arena shooter with 3D graphics.”
- “The 3D graphics are very basic (it uses the Unity3D engine) and the controls are laggy.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay diverges significantly from the base game, but this shift is viewed as a detriment rather than an enhancement, resulting in a lack of lasting engagement. While the concept shows some potential, it ultimately fails to deliver a satisfying experience.
- “Taking an unexpected turn from the gameplay of the base game, what this goes for instead is not an improvement.”
- “While the concept is not completely hopeless, there's no lasting gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is criticized for lacking depth, with users noting the absence of a meaningful narrative or campaign.
- “No story or actual campaign either.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the gameplay effectively. Users appreciate the sound design, which adds depth and atmosphere to the game world.