Miner Wars Arena
- August 28, 2012
- Keen Software House
Get on SteamIt 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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Reviews
- The game offers an engaging concept of vehicle arena battles where players can carve out their own fighting space.
- It can be fun to play with friends in split-screen mode, providing some entertainment value.
- The game has a decent price point, making it an affordable option for casual gamers.
- The game suffers from poor AI, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There is a lack of online multiplayer, which significantly limits the game's replayability and community engagement.
- Many players find the game to be repetitive and simplistic, with little content to keep them engaged long-term.
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as basic and reminiscent of a 2D top-down shooter, despite utilizing a 3D engine (Unity3D). Additionally, players have noted that the controls feel laggy, which may detract from the overall visual experience.
“This is an abandoned 2D top-down vehicle arena shooter with very basic 3D graphics.”
“The 3D graphics are very basic, as it uses the Unity3D engine, and the controls are laggy.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a meaningful story or campaign, leaving players without a narrative experience.
“There is no story or actual campaign either.”
“The game lacks a coherent narrative, making it difficult to engage with the characters.”
“The plot feels disjointed and fails to provide any meaningful context.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often noted for its immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Players appreciate the sound design, which complements the visuals and narrative effectively. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking depth and longevity, suggesting that while the initial concept shows potential, it ultimately fails to provide a compelling or engaging experience over time.
“While the concept is not completely hopeless, there's no lasting gameplay.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
“The gameplay lacks depth and variety, leading to a repetitive experience.”
