Minesweeper Classy
- December 17, 2020
- Erlend Kirkeboe
Get on Steam"Minesweeper Classy" is a modern take on the classic minesweeper game, with updated graphics and a sleek design. It offers various difficulty levels and board sizes, as well as a handy flagging system to help players strategize. The game keeps track of your stats and includes online leaderboards, adding a competitive element to the traditional minesweeper experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a classy and visually pleasing version of Minesweeper with customizable color palettes and a variety of levels.
- It includes a hint feature that helps players navigate 50/50 situations, making the game more enjoyable and less frustrating.
- The game is ad-free and provides a nostalgic experience reminiscent of the classic Windows XP version, making it a great alternative to the Microsoft version.
- Some players find the game relies too much on guessing, leading to frustrating moments when hints run out.
- The music can become repetitive, and some users wish for more variety in the audio tracks.
- There are occasional bugs and issues with level completion and controls that detract from the overall experience.
- music19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the nostalgic and calming background tracks that enhance the gaming experience. However, some users find the music repetitive and suggest adding more variety or the option to customize playlists. Overall, while the music is praised for its pleasantness, it also faces criticism for being underwhelming or annoying at times.
“Some nice old-timey music makes for a pleasant experience!”
“I love the art style and for some reason it has really, really good music.”
“Nice chilled game, the background music is a bop.”
“No one gives a crap about the music that is in the game.”
“The visuals are dumb, the music is dumb, the sound effects are loud and dumb.”
“Background songs get a bit too repetitive at some point, so I ended up disabling the music and listening to my own.”
- monetization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization model is well-received, with users appreciating the small upfront cost that eliminates ads, especially in comparison to the ad-ridden Microsoft version of Minesweeper. Players feel that paying for this game is a worthwhile investment to avoid intrusive advertisements and pay-to-win mechanics, making it a preferred alternative.
“There are no ads, which makes for a seamless gaming experience.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
“I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without forcing them on players.”
“It's Minesweeper without all the ads and pay-to-win nonsense that Microsoft added.”
“In the end, you get to stick it to Microsoft's version, which is saturated in ads.”
“Bought this game because I was frustrated with Microsoft adding unskippable ads for Minesweeper.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their art style and clear visuals, making them suitable for casual play, while the accompanying music enhances the experience. However, some users find the visuals and sound effects lacking, describing them as "dumb." Overall, opinions on the graphics are mixed, with some appreciating the smoothness and aesthetic, while others criticize their quality.
“I love the art style, and for some reason, it has really good music.”
“There's decent blues music for background, clear visuals, and it's perfect for second monitor procrastination.”
“Smooth graphics, smooth music.”
“The visuals are dumb, the music is dumb, the sound effects are loud and dumb.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is largely reminiscent of Minesweeper, with only minor variations in board shapes that do not significantly enhance the experience. Players noted a lack of unique level designs or crafted bomb layouts, resulting in a gameplay experience that feels almost like a clone of the original.
“★★★★☆ – gameplay”
“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.”
“I was expecting unique level layouts to include crafted bomb layouts, but this game has the same random board generation, similar bomb density, and the exact same gameplay as Minesweeper.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes deep emotional responses, with one user highlighting its profound impact and another expressing frustration that leads to tears when progress is lost. Overall, the emotional experience is described as both powerful and poignant.
“This game touched me on an emotional level like no other game before.”
“Pressing escape on a level deletes your progress and makes me want to cry every time I forget.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game is stable, functioning smoothly without bugs or issues, and does not pressure players for additional purchases.
“It's Minesweeper, and it's not buggy or broken, nor does it ask me for more money.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that while some levels resemble classic designs, they incorporate funny and creative elements, such as shapes like a smiley face, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
“These levels can look similar to classic levels, but some are funny and creative, like the shape of a smiley face.”
“The humor in the dialogue is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates puns and jokes that keep me laughing throughout the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly across various platforms and offering a diverse selection of enjoyable boards and fields.
“It runs smoothly and has a great variety of fun boards and fields.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
“I love how the game maintains high performance without sacrificing graphics quality.”
