Mines of Frostheim
- December 17, 2021
- Zero-G Productions
- 12h median play time
Get on SteamExplore the deep depths of this randomly generated mine! This dungeon crawler features over 100+ diverse monsters to fight and hundreds of treasures to collect as you help the Guilds discover the secrets of the mine.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The character creation is highly customizable and adds a unique tone to the game.
- The game features a great ambiance with varied environments, cool sound effects, and music.
- For a free game, it offers a lot of content including numerous quests, classes, and a massive amount of gear.
- The combat system is unintuitive and lacks control over party members, making it frustrating.
- The game is plagued by glitches and crashes, leading to potential loss of progress.
- The user interface is poorly designed, and critical game mechanics are not well explained.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is described as simplistic and lacking depth, primarily revolving around the quest to cleanse evil from the mines. While the main narrative is balanced, it fails to engage players, leading to a disinterest in character optimization and combat mechanics.
“The main story is pretty balanced, and each new boss will likely require you to improve your gear more and more, finding different means to improve more efficiently.”
“There is a story, but it's super simple - cleanse evil from the depths of the mines, and that's pretty much it.”
“The combat is very simple and presumably starts to incorporate the deluge of numbers the game throws at you at some point, but there's just not much going on with the story that I'm interested in, so I don't really want to min-max my party no matter how great their eyepatch mohawk fursona vibes are.”
“The main story is pretty balanced, but it feels like each new boss requires more gear improvement rather than engaging storytelling.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Gameplay is hindered by a lack of explanation for critical mechanics and a restrictive save system that can lead to frustrating losses of progress. Players express a desire for more diverse abilities and classes, suggesting that the game could benefit from deeper complexity, though it appears to be designed for a shorter experience.
“The gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of strategies to explore.”
“I appreciate the depth of the combat system, which keeps each encounter fresh and exciting.”
“The game encourages experimentation with different classes and abilities, making each playthrough unique.”
“Critical game mechanics are left unexplained.”
“The game only lets you save at inns, so I lost like 10 minutes of gameplay.”
“I kind of wish there were more abilities/spells for the classes, or more classes that required previous classes to be leveled, but I get the feeling the game isn't meant to be that long or support gameplay that complex.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its varied environments and engaging sound effects and music, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some players feel that the atmosphere is overshadowed by a frustrating combat system, which detracts from their enjoyment.
“But from my short hour of playtime, there were varied environments, cool sound effects/music, and a nice atmosphere.”
“I really like the atmosphere and everything else.”
“The atmosphere is bland and fails to immerse me in the game world.”
“I found the atmosphere to be uninspired and lacking any real depth.”
“Despite some interesting elements, the overall atmosphere feels empty and lifeless.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, exacerbated by a poorly designed user interface and the high cost of skills, which necessitates significant effort to progress.
“The tedious game format is further reduced in value by a poorly designed user interface.”
“Not to mention that skills in this game are extremely expensive and require a significant amount of grinding.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game contribute to a varied and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience across different environments.
“From my short hour of playtime, I experienced varied environments, cool sound effects and music, and a nice atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the game world.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, adding depth to the narrative and making every moment feel more impactful.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid for an autobattle dungeon crawler, though players have reported some bugs and glitches that can affect the experience.
“For an autobattle dungeon crawler focused on looting, it's pretty good but has a few bugs and glitches.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered several stability issues that disrupted my gameplay.”
