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Mini Guns is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Riposte Games & Co, Inc and was released on November 2, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Mini Guns is a cross-platform real-time multiplayer strategy game. Play as different factions and dominate the battlefield with a wide range of Units known as Minis! Minis come in all forms and sizes such as soldiers, planes, tanks and much more!

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57%Audience ScoreBased on 168 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions

  • Fast-paced and addictive gameplay with strategic depth similar to Clash Royale but with a modern military theme.
  • Diverse units and faction mechanics that encourage tactical decision making and offer variety in gameplay.
  • Good community features such as alliances/clans and 2v2 modes, providing social engagement and cooperative play.
  • Strong pay-to-win elements with expensive microtransactions, making progression and competitive play difficult without spending money.
  • Matchmaking and balance issues, including unfair matches against much higher-level players and imbalanced units that frustrate players.
  • Grind-heavy progression and long waiting times to open crates or upgrade units, hindering the overall enjoyment and pacing of the game.
  • gameplay

    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a fun and addictive experience with some unique mechanics reminiscent of Clash Royale, though it can be frustrating due to pay-to-win elements, unfair PvP, and grind-heavy progression. While some appreciate the game's concept and polish, many criticize its reliance on in-app purchases and currency systems that hinder free-to-play enjoyment.

    • “The gameplay itself is a more complex and better Clash Royale, although with fewer options for troops.”
    • “It has great visuals, nice gameplay, a good concept with an equally good execution.”
    • “The quick and dirty review: addictive, casual gameplay and nice polish, but a typical mobile game in how you unlock and open stuff using virtual coins, spend money or wait forever.”
    • “For users: if you have nothing against unfair PvP and pay-to-win mechanics, frustrating gameplay, and game elements that serve no purpose other than making the game worse and less enjoyable, go ahead and install.”
    • “With that said, the free-to-play model for Mini Guns was barely tolerable before the most recent update - now it is atrocious with the addition of a new currency that can be bought with real money (gems), which is far less attainable through gameplay than the already existing currency.”
    • “There's no fixing the gameplay unfortunately.”
  • graphics

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are generally described as charming, cartoony, and minimalistic, fitting well with the game's style and accessible on most PCs. While some users find the visuals decent and enjoyable, a few note specific elements like poor mini gun visuals. Overall, the graphics are positively received but are sometimes overshadowed by gameplay concerns.

    • “Amazing fun little game with cartoony style graphics, fun to pass time, recommend 7/10.”
    • “It has great visuals, nice gameplay, a good concept with an equally good execution.”
    • “The graphics are charming, the music is catchy, and the gameplay is fun.”
    • “If you want to play a game that's similar to this then download Bluestacks 3 or go on your phone and download "Mighty Battles"; the graphics and gameplay on that game are way better, and you don't have to pull your hair out every game saying if only I had that troop.”
    • “Mini gun's visuals are poor, it has smaller maps and no base building.”
    • “The graphics are terrible too.”
  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally appreciated for its engaging lore and missions, though some users feel that additional backstory could enhance the experience. However, difficulty spikes and energy limitations sometimes detract from the narrative enjoyment. Overall, fans value the story but suggest room for deeper development.

    • “The story was great and this could no joke come back if they even get one server up and running. For what it was, it was great.”
    • “I personally have only unlocked the mission packs because I really like the game, and wanted to support the developers.”
    • “Just a tiny bit of lore or back story would be a great improvement.”
    • “Game is cool, but its ruined with some idiotically hard missions, even on medium difficulty.”
    • “Pay 2 continue on your missions.”
    • “Depending on how you spend your coins, it may have been a good investment, maybe not. However, there is no true way to gain a lot of coins, so spend your starting coins wisely.”
  • monetization

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model is widely criticized as overly aggressive and a significant detriment to the game's balance and enjoyment. Players feel the abundance of in-game purchases turns the game into a cash grab, with some expressing a preference for a straightforward paid game over a free one laden with microtransactions.

    • “It's not balanced, I'll admit, and it has way too many in-game purchases, but I have won multiple times against people with much higher tier minis than me.”
    • “It's fun and addictive, but it needs some balancing and for them to tone down the in-game purchases or just get rid of the in-game purchases, because I would rather pay $30 for a game without in-game purchases than $0 for a game with in-game purchases.”
    • “It'd be fun if the monetization wasn't so obscene.”
    • “I realize I have played this game a lot and on that basis I should probably be recommending it, and I would like to, but I really can't; the monetization model breaks the game.”
    • “This game is a developer cash grab.”
    • “It's fun and addictive, but it needs some balancing and for them to tone down the in-game purchases, or for them to just get rid of the in-game purchases, because I would rather pay $30 for a game without in-game purchases than $0 for a game with in-game purchases.”
  • grinding

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is notably grind-heavy, especially after introducing a gem-based system that increases the time needed to progress, making it feel pay-to-win. While grinders can still access most content available to paying players, the overall experience is slowed by extensive grinding similar to many other free-to-play mobile and desktop games.

    • “You can get everything paid players get by grinding except for a few mission-only figures, which are not broken and can be countered by free figures.”
    • “It was actually fun before they added gems; now, like every other pay-to-win game, it takes a ton of grinding just to be able to get a chest.”
    • “Looks like a very, very grindy game and has all the Clash Royale vibes.”
  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is highlighted by its silly battle mechanics and amusing glitches, making matches entertaining and lighthearted. Players find it both funny and relaxing, adding to the overall enjoyment despite a small player base.

    • “Gotten a few silly battle mechanics done that made the game funny enough to play a match.”
    • “I love this game very much—so funny and relaxing.”
    • “Sometimes minis are glitched, which is funny.”
  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in performance issues even on low settings. This significantly impacts the gameplay experience, with some players also noting concerns about pay-to-win elements.

    • “The game is very poorly optimized as of this review.”
    • “Uh... the optimization is so bad even in low settings.”
    • “Bad optimization even in low settings.”
  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally described as catchy and contributes positively to the overall experience alongside charming graphics and enjoyable gameplay.

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Mini Guns is a real-time strategy game with science fiction theme.

Mini Guns is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

On average players spend around 174 hours playing Mini Guns.

Mini Guns was released on November 2, 2017.

Mini Guns was developed by Riposte Games & Co, Inc.

Mini Guns has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Mini Guns for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Mini Guns is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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