Mines of Volantis

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Crash landing on the planet Volantis, you mine through its surface in search of a way home.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic flash games like Motherlode, providing a fun and relaxing gameplay loop.
Players appreciate the ambiance and music, enhancing the overall mining experience as they hunt for riches and upgrade their vehicles.
Despite some content limitations, the game is enjoyable and has potential for future updates and improvements.

Many players feel the game lacks sufficient content for its price, with some completing it in under two hours and finding little reason to continue playing.
The game suffers from clunky mechanics and missing basic features such as an options menu, key rebinding, and mouse support, leading to a frustrating user experience.
There are concerns about the game's overall value, with some reviewers suggesting it feels more suited for free-to-play platforms rather than a paid title.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The gameplay is criticized for being clunky and featuring odd mechanics, such as not needing to refuel after dying, which detracts from the experience. Additionally, players note a significant lack of content, although some find the mechanics reminiscent of the game "Motherlode" and are willing to overlook these issues to continue playing.
- “The game is clunky, with weird mechanics (you never need to refuel because you die and start with a full tank) and, most of all, a lack of content.”
- “The gameplay and mechanics seem similar to Motherlode, and I'm still going to continue playing despite these faults.”
- “The game is clunky, with weird mechanics (you never need to refuel because you die and start with a full tank) and, most of all, a lack of content.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that after completing the main content, the only remaining activities involve repetitive tasks for upgrades or achievements, lacking any new discoveries or engaging content.
- “I've beaten all there is to offer beyond grinding mindlessly for more upgrades or getting the achievement to beat the game five times.”
- “The remaining achievements aren't discovery or content-based, just grinding the same content I've already done.”
- “The remaining achievements aren't discovery or content-based, just grinding the same content I've already done.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to create an immersive ambiance, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “I just love the ambiance and the music is very good!”