Minesweeper Classic: Retro

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Minesweeper Classic: Retro is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Still57 and was released on September 27, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

monetization215 negative mentions

Faithful recreation of the classic Minesweeper with modern enhancements and customization options.
Minimal and non-intrusive ads, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.
Highly customizable with various themes and settings, making it enjoyable for both new and veteran players.

Occasional faulty board generation leading to unsolvable situations and reliance on guessing.
Some ads are loud and intrusive, disrupting the gameplay experience.
The game can sometimes misregister taps, leading to accidental moves and frustration.

monetization
229 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game is generally viewed as fair, with many users appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ads that primarily appear at the end of games. While some players find the ads annoying or excessive, especially with longer video ads, most agree that the option to pay a small fee to remove ads is reasonable and enhances the overall experience. Overall, the game balances monetization well for a free-to-play model, though opinions vary on the frequency and impact of ads.
- “The monetization isn't annoying, but respectable with just a few ads here and there.”
- “No ads in your face every three seconds, just good old fashioned minesweeper.”
- “Super fun game with no ads which makes it better!!”
- “The amount of ads on this app now makes it borderline unplayable.”
- “Painfully long ads.”
- “Too many ads for a classic experience.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
35%
10%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smooth mechanics and visually appealing design, closely resembling the classic minesweeper while incorporating additional features and customization options. Players appreciate the non-intrusive ad placement and the ability to tailor gameplay settings, although some have noted an increase in ads that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game offers a satisfying and nostalgic experience with intuitive controls and engaging graphics.
- “The gameplay is, of course, the same as many others, but the design and animations make it way smoother and visually appealing.”
- “Furthermore, the additional features enhance the overall gameplay, solidifying this game as a remarkable iteration of minesweeper.”
- “The sheer volume of settings is really the clincher: you can customize the gameplay to exactly the way you want, down to the millisecond timing of long-presses.”
- “Kinda infuriating, I'd look elsewhere for this extremely simple gameplay.”
- “Used to be good, but ads are now excessive, barely any gameplay before full screen ads that stop my audiobooks or music to play.”
- “The gameplay is of course the same as many others, but the design of it and animations make it way smoother and visually appealing.”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
24%
12%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their appealing and cute aesthetic, with many users appreciating the blend of classic and modern styles. The pixel-perfect visuals, fluid animations, and customizable themes enhance the user experience, although some users noted that certain settings could be low resolution. The game's graphics are described as both nostalgic and visually pleasing, contributing to its overall enjoyment.
- “It is as close to the classic version as possible in functionality and graphic style, with a nice modern update in terms of streamlining actions and freshening up the looks.”
- “The graphics are pixel-perfect and the extra features are great without being overkill.”
- “I love it, everything is so simple and streamlined while still somehow keeping some premium looking visuals.”
- “I've tried other apps to see if any are less shot in the dark, but they all lean into graphics made in MS Paint style, which in my opinion is an eyesore.”
- “The graphics in the settings are a bit too extremely low resolution for my tastes.”
- “Would give five, but the loading graphic is wrong.”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay due to inconsistent and misleading indicators regarding mine placements, leading to unexpected losses. The experience is marred by instances of incorrect number displays and misregistered touches, which detract from the overall enjoyment and create a sense of unfairness. Despite its potential, these issues significantly diminish the emotional satisfaction of the game.
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with the game, highlighting its lack of major bugs and minimal ads. However, some players have encountered occasional glitches, such as freezing and incorrect bomb counts, which can detract from the gameplay experience.
- “No glitches yet, a major plus!”
- “This is the best minesweeper game. It has that classy look while being retro. It's so good that this is the only version I want to play. It's not buggy, doesn't have many ads, and you can change your themes. It has a lot of customizable options, and I mean a lot.”
- “It freezes in place and does not close or allow me to change apps.”
- “Still fun, just have to put up with the glitches.”
- “Works pretty well but sometimes glitches out (says that there is one bomb in range when there are 2).”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Users have mixed feelings about the music aspect in the game. While some find the background music enhances the experience, others are frustrated by intrusive ads that interrupt their listening, particularly when playing alongside music or audiobooks. Overall, the music is generally seen as a positive addition, but the ad interruptions can detract from the enjoyment.
- “Background music for a livelier experience.”
- “Fun classic and ads are non-intrusive, just happening between games or when you want more coins :D though they do make noise and interrupt music, but they happen so rarely I don't mind watching to support :D”
- “I have spent countless hours playing this while listening to music and audiobooks.”
- “It wouldn't be such a problem if they didn't have sound, but they get so annoying when I'm just listening to music and playing some minesweeper.”
- “Used to be good, but ads are now excessive, barely any gameplay before full screen ads that stop my audiobooks or music to play.”
- “Fun classic and ads are non-intrusive, just happening between games or when you want more coins, though they do make noise and interrupt music.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
The game is highly optimized for mobile devices, providing a smooth and addictive experience reminiscent of older Windows versions, while also offering extensive customization options. Players have noted that it runs seamlessly, enhancing overall enjoyment.
- “Game runs smoothly and addictively as expected and has occupied far too much of my time so far!”
- “Just like the old Windows version, but optimized for smartphone touch controls.”
- “Really well optimized for mobile and way more customizable than you'd expect.”
- “Just like old Windows versions, but optimized for smartphone touch controls.”
- “The game feels sluggish and poorly optimized, making it frustrating to play.”
- “I experienced frequent lag and crashes, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beauty and fidelity, making it the most atmospheric version of Minesweeper available on the app store.
- “The most beautiful and atmospheric version of Minesweeper on the app store.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world.”
- “Every detail contributes to a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is highly praised for its excitement and impeccable execution, with many users considering it one of the best in gaming history.
- “The riveting story was impeccable; it's literally the best game ever.”
- “The narrative is deeply engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The character development is outstanding, making you truly care about their journeys.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding aspect of the app tedious due to the lack of quick flagging, which makes gameplay feel more laborious than enjoyable, despite the variety of themes available. Additionally, while ads can be bothersome, they acknowledge that the game is still fundamentally enjoyable, reminiscent of classic minesweeper.
- “No quick flagging makes this app more tedious than it's worth, even if they offer more themes than their competition.”
- “Sure, the ads get a bit tedious, but hey... it's Minesweeper.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is minimal, as it sticks closely to the classic minesweeper format without incorporating any comedic elements or lightheartedness.

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Minesweeper Classic: Retro is a casual puzzle game.

Minesweeper Classic: Retro is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Minesweeper Classic: Retro was released on September 27, 2017.

Minesweeper Classic: Retro was developed by Still57.

Minesweeper Classic: Retro has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Minesweeper Classic: Retro is a single player game.

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