Minesweeper: Collector

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"Minesweeper: Collector" offers a fresh take on the classic game with unique levels and diverse game modes. Collect keys by completing collections to unlock new episodes and discover pets, items, and chests. With 22 episodes, 150 collections, and over 1350 levels, this minesweeper experience is designed to challenge and entertain both new and experienced players. * 22 episodes, 150 collections, 1

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 124 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

Minesweeper Collector offers a delightful reimagining of the classic game with engaging progression systems and a variety of game modes that keep the experience fresh.
The pixel art style and charming visuals create a pleasant atmosphere, making it a relaxing game to play while still requiring focus.
The game provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment through its collectible system and leveling up, appealing to fans of incremental progression.

The game can feel excessively grind-heavy, with many players finding the in-game collecting to be pointless and repetitive.
Progression systems are poorly balanced, leading to frustration as players may find themselves grinding for resources without meaningful rewards.
Some game modes and mechanics can feel disconnected, making the overall experience feel less cohesive and more like a mobile port than a polished PC game.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The gameplay of "Minesweeper: Collector" is rooted in the classic minesweeper mechanics, offering a familiar yet engaging experience with various game modes that introduce minor variations. While the game features charming visuals and quality-of-life improvements, some players note that the core gameplay remains largely unchanged, leading to a sense of repetitiveness despite the extensive content and customization options available. Overall, it is praised for its addictive nature and solid controls, making it a standout in the minesweeper genre.
- “Minesweeper Collector by Anton Kryukov is a delightful reimagining of the classic Windows game, offering a fresh take on the familiar mine-sweeping gameplay.”
- “What sets this apart from other Minesweeper games is its variety of game modes, which introduce new mechanics and challenges to keep the experience fresh and engaging.”
- “Its addictive gameplay, charming visuals, and engaging progression system make it a standout title in the genre.”
- “This is not Hexcells, and doesn't have the handcrafted puzzles, nor the advanced mechanics of that style of Minesweeper.”
- “Since this is still just Minesweeper with no extra mechanics, the tediousness is inevitable.”
- “Although there are different 'modes', you are still playing the same game every time, just with a slightly different board that ultimately has little impact on the gameplay.”
grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and tedious, likening it to a repetitive version of Minesweeper without meaningful mechanics. Many reviews express frustration over the pointless nature of in-game collecting, suggesting that the grind is more suited for a mobile game designed to encourage microtransactions rather than a paid Steam release. Overall, the grinding is seen as a major drawback, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a recommendation against extensive playtime.
- “Most of the in-game collecting feels pointless, merely forcing players into repetitive grinding.”
- “I understand why a mobile game would be this grindy and barebones (to encourage people to spend real money, I guess?), but as a paid Steam release it's pretty rough.”
- “My playtime of 143 hours reflects getting all achievements (very grindy, not recommended).”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The game features a charming pixel art style that evokes nostalgia and creates a pleasant atmosphere, enhancing the immersive experience for players. While many appreciate the engaging visuals and their contribution to the gameplay, some users find the graphics excessively pixelated, making navigation difficult at times. Overall, the graphics are a defining aspect of the game, appealing to puzzle lovers despite some readability issues.
- “The game's pixel art style is both nostalgic and charming.”
- “The simple, yet effective visuals create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.”
- “The game's minimalist visuals and calming soundscapes create an immersive experience, transporting you to a state of zen-like focus as you unravel the mysteries of each grid.”
- “The graphics are extremely pixelated, to the point that it's barely readable and I had trouble navigating the menus.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The music in the game is described as beautiful and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience without being intrusive. Users appreciate the customizable audio settings, allowing them to adjust music and sound effects independently. Overall, while some players may not prioritize music in a logic game, those who do find it soothing and enjoyable.
- “Beautiful and relaxing music.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Sound effects are non-intrusive, and I don't care about music in a logic game.”
- “The settings are fine with separate mute buttons for music and sound effects plus a general volume setting.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The story aspect of the game conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth. The story mode features creatively designed maps and random pet encounters that offer items, providing a lighthearted diversion rather than a compelling narrative that players feel compelled to complete. Overall, it serves as an enjoyable, albeit temporary, escape rather than a deeply engaging story experience.
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Pets which randomly show up in story mode to let you choose a free item.”
- “Story mode where the maps are rough outlines of all kinds of different shapes.”
- “However, it is a nice diversion for a few hours every once in a while, as opposed to a story game you will want to beat.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is free-to-play with in-app purchases that enable players to bypass expensive unlocks, relying on recurring monetization to sustain its model. This approach necessitates a substantial player base to be financially viable.
- “It started out as a free-to-play mobile game with in-app purchases that allow you to bypass some of the costliest unlocks by spending money.”
- “This means it would have to be supported through recurring monetization and would require a large enough player base to make it worthwhile.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates excellent stability, particularly when run through Steam Play, with users consistently reporting smooth performance.
- “Runs great on Steam Play.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, as each board features unique collectibles that encourage exploration and motivate them to revisit levels.
- “Each board has its own set of collectibles to discover, adding an extra layer of motivation and replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by simple yet effective visuals that contribute to a pleasant and inviting environment, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The simple, yet effective visuals create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, with users reporting that it runs smoothly without any issues.
- “Runs smoothly without any problems.”
- “Runs smoothly without any problems.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the tension and uncertainty players experience when navigating levels where they must guess the number of hidden bombs, creating a sense of suspense and vulnerability. This unpredictability can evoke strong feelings as players confront the potential consequences of their choices.