Minesweeper Classy

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Minesweeper Classy is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Erlend Kirkeboe and was released on December 17, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

A modern and stylish take on a classic logic puzzle game. Play the classic minesweeper levels, beat unique level layouts and challenges, or create and share your own level designs.

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

music5 positive mentions

monetization6 negative mentions

Faithful and high-quality Minesweeper experience reminiscent of classic Windows versions.
Includes multiple modes, a variety of creative level shapes, and a level editor for custom boards.
Features a pleasant, customizable UI with options for color themes, sound effects, and hints to help with guesswork.

Often requires guesswork due to unavoidable 50/50 chance situations in certain levels.
Limited number of hints per level may leave players frustrated when facing difficult guesses.
Background music can become repetitive and some sound effects may be jarring or annoying.

music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
62%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for its classic, calming, and high-quality soundtrack featuring out-of-copyright and blues tunes that enhance the nostalgic experience. However, some players find the music repetitive or annoying over time, with a few expressing a desire for more variety and customization options in future updates. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a positive aspect but not universally loved.
- “It's a high quality minesweeper game with all the features you would expect, and a lovely soundtrack of out-of-copyright classics.”
- “It has exactly everything you remember, with cool graphics and really nice classic music.”
- “Some nice old-timey music makes for a pleasant experience!”
- “The visuals are dumb, the music is dumb, the sound effects are loud and dumb.”
- “The only downside to this game is the music.”
- “Background songs get a bit too repetitive at some point, so I ended up disabling the music and listening to my own.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game offers a fair monetization model with a small one-time payment, providing an ad-free alternative to the heavily ad-supported Microsoft Minesweeper. Users appreciate avoiding intrusive ads and pay-to-win elements, making it a preferred choice for a clean, straightforward Minesweeper experience.
- “No ads.”
- “Bought this game because I was pissed at Microsoft adding un-skippable ads for Minesweeper.”
- “It's Minesweeper without all the ads and pay-to-win bull**** that Microsoft added.”
- “Other than that it is one of the best Minesweeper games out there, better than the most recent Microsoft version which is covered in ads.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
33%
17%
The graphics receive mixed feedback, with many users praising the clear, smooth visuals and appealing art style, while some find them simplistic or unremarkable. Overall, the visual presentation is considered fitting and enjoyable, often complemented by well-received music.
- “It has exactly everything you remember, with cool graphics and really nice classic music.”
- “I love the art style and for some reason it has really really good music.”
- “There's decent blues music for background, clear visuals, and it's perfect for 2nd monitor procrastination.”
- “The visuals are dumb, the music is dumb, the sound effects are loud and dumb.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay closely mirrors classic Minesweeper, with random board generation and similar mechanics, offering minimal variation through differently shaped boards. As a result, it feels nearly identical to the original game without unique level designs or crafted challenges.
- “The differently shaped boards minimally alter the Minesweeper gameplay, so this game doesn't offer much different to the point of nearly being a clone.”
- “★★★★★ – Gameplay”
- “The differently shaped boards minimally alter the minesweeper gameplay, so this game doesn't offer much difference to the point of nearly being a clone.”
- “I was expecting unique level layouts to include crafted bomb layouts, but this game has the same random board generation, similar bomb density, and exact same gameplay as Minesweeper.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is conveyed through creatively shaped levels, such as smiley faces, adding a playful and amusing twist. However, this design occasionally results in some levels feeling like a coin flip, impacting consistency.
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the game deeply emotionally impactful, with moments that evoke strong feelings, especially due to mechanics like progress deletion upon pressing escape, which adds a poignant sense of loss.
- “This game touched me on an emotional level like no other game before.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is stable and free of bugs, providing a smooth experience without intrusive monetization prompts.
- “It's Minesweeper, and it's not buggy, broken, or asking me for more money.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly across devices and offering a variety of engaging boards and fields that enhance the overall experience.
- “It runs smoothly and has a great variety of fun boards/fields.”