Mining Inc.
- April 14, 2020
- Green Panda Games
- 1h median play time
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Reviews
- monetization423 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the option to remove ads for a fee, but expressing frustration over recurring ads despite purchases. While some users find the ads to be non-intrusive and optional, others report significant issues with ad functionality, including failure to receive rewards and the need to repurchase ad removal after updates. Overall, the game is seen as having potential, but the monetization system is criticized for being buggy and resembling a cash grab.
“The monetization aspect of the game is totally reasonable.”
“I love how there is no ads unless you want to watch ads for gold.”
“The no ads experience is amazing.”
“I paid to remove ads but the majority of the time the app doesn't recognize that at all.”
“The ads don't give you the option to close them once they have finished and you end up having to restart the game.”
“Watching ads doesn't pay out anymore.”
- stability239 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay progression. Many players experience problems with buildings resetting to lower tiers, making upgrades impossible, and some have even lost significant progress due to these bugs. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state is marred by instability, leading to a frustrating experience for many users.
“What makes this game lesser is the fact it glitches and sometimes puts one of my buildings (usually my underground gold mine) back at tier one, and since it is glitched I can't even repurchase the upgrades to fix it.”
“This has the potential to be a decent game but there are so many glitches, game crashing, buildings not leveling up, and stuck without the ability to upgrade. Every time I go to upgrade it blackscreens and crashes. Get this sorted and I will change my rating, but like this, it's not worth any more than 2 stars.”
“The game is not worth playing with all the glitches and bugs.”
- story159 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story progression is heavily criticized for being hindered by numerous bugs and overly time-consuming quests, often leaving players stuck at certain levels due to mission requirements that cannot be completed. Many users express frustration with mandatory tasks, such as collecting daily bonuses or opening chests, which can take days to fulfill, effectively stalling their advancement. Overall, while the game has potential, the quest system and technical issues significantly detract from the experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy the narrative flow.
“This and the game's clever take on in-game mechanics (for example, the fact that the prestige or reset mechanics isn't based on a monetary goal, but a row of missions that force or rather encourage you to play diversely in the sense of using all the game's mechanics) makes the game quite a gem within its category.”
“I really enjoyed this idle game; it's really addicting and I enjoyed the missions.”
“Well built game; I enjoy the mission style progression.”
“The issue with this is that sometimes a building you need for a mission can't be completed and then you become permanently stuck.”
“I don't usually write reviews but the frustration of making progress on a game you like playing then they update the app and you can no longer finish quests and you are literally stuck is the worst.”
“Not good from the start; the game is glitchy and after reload all buildings are reset to tier 1 and cannot be upgraded again, so I'm stuck at level 8 because missions need buildings to reach tier 4.”
- gameplay88 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally considered fun and engaging, offering a mix of active and offline idling mechanics that appeal to a variety of players. However, numerous bugs and glitches significantly hinder the experience, particularly at later stages where progression becomes frustratingly difficult due to reset mechanics and unresponsive features. While the game has potential, many users feel that it requires urgent updates to address these issues for a more enjoyable experience.
“The gameplay is really fun in my opinion, but there are some bugs that completely break the game.”
“This and the game's clever take on in-game mechanics (for example, the fact that the prestige or reset mechanics isn't based on a monetary goal, but a row of missions that force or rather encourage you to play diversely in the sense of using all the game's mechanics) makes the game quite a gem within its category.”
“The gameplay is very fun and offers a nice blend between active idling and offline idling, allowing a variety of players to come into the mix; however, the constant lag and overheat spikes it causes are not worth it.”
“But the way this mechanic works means that the game is unplayable at the later stages; you just don't earn enough to buy any of the upgrades, or just pick the one.”
“Gameplay slowed so much because of tokens that it went from enjoyable to frustrating.”
“I had the game for five minutes of 'gameplay' that was actually just me waiting for everything to load.”
- graphics80 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the vibrant visuals and animations, while others report significant issues such as graphical glitches, poor framerate, and overwhelming effects that can cause performance problems on devices. Several users have requested a low graphics mode to enhance playability, especially as the game progresses and the screen becomes cluttered. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered appealing, they are marred by technical issues that detract from the gaming experience.
“The graphics are nice and responsive.”
“Great graphics and colors really pop.”
“Its a great time killer, graphics are very nicely done, gameplay is well thought out and keeps you coming back to see what it looks like next.”
“But... there is a big problem with the ads and the fact that it keeps breaking the graphics to the point of seizure-inducing spazzing.”
“Game constantly crashes, has a poor framerate, and graphical glitches.”
“Edit: I've reduced this down to 1 star and I'd give it zero if I could, it's practically unplayable, jumpy graphics, watching videos doesn't even add the money multiplier, in some cases you lose the money from offline earnings altogether, feel like a game that's still very much in development and shouldn't be on the market yet!”
- music31 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its relaxing and soothing qualities, making it ideal for evening play. However, a significant number of users criticize the soundtrack as bland or boring, suggesting it can be sleep-inducing and calling for a more upbeat alternative. Overall, while some find the music enhances the experience, others feel it detracts from the game's enjoyment.
“One of the best games out there, I like to play this in the evening because it's very relaxing; the slow strumming guitar music can send you into a trance.”
“Very good music, it's relaxing!”
“It's a very relaxing game with soothing music.”
“Please fix this.. and for god sake change that awful music.”
“Very fun game but launching the app overrides my music and closes my Spotify app which is very annoying.”
“Wow would have gotten more stars if it wasn't for that boring ass music give it some upbeat.”
- optimization28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting frequent lag, stuttering, and low frame rates, particularly on devices like the Pixel 4 and Galaxy Note 20. Many players express a desire for performance upgrades and options to reduce graphical demands, indicating that the current state hampers their overall enjoyment. Overall, while the game is appreciated for its concept and gameplay, the optimization issues are a major drawback that needs addressing.
“It needs to be better optimized.”
“Please add low performance options to, like, turn off shadows or any unnecessary particles so my processor doesn't struggle.”
“Good game needs to be optimized for the Galaxy Note 20 series; can't see the mine cash because of the camera hole in the screen, otherwise it's nice.”
“This is a genuinely good game and can be enjoyable for a long time, my only problem with this game is that it could use a few performance upgrades as it can lag a bit.”
“Not a bad game but it definitely needs to be optimized; I was only getting about 10fps. Edit: I cannot get to rank 7 because it wants me to get a diamond building to level 3, but I can't get a diamond building to level 3 without being rank 7.”
“Awesome concept and execution of the concept, but it needs optimization for the lag and stuttering.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is often described as slow and tedious, with players noting that while progression can feel lengthy, it is not overly aggressive in terms of microtransactions. Some users find the accumulation of resources and leveling up employees to be a significant grind, leading to frustration, especially when gameplay bugs hinder progress. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable, many feel that the grinding elements detract from the experience.
“Good game, but accumulating the tokens needed to level up your employees is honestly long and tedious.”
“Very grindy but fun... played for the past 2ish years and I finally completed it but sadly there's no ending to it past mine 30... still gonna play till everything is maxed because why not but I'd like an ending if possible or a special thing in the game.”
“Laggy and very slow with lots of grinding but a good concept.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and enjoyable. However, some users have noted technical glitches that detract from the experience, such as tier resets and issues with the diamond mine. Overall, the game's comedic elements are a highlight, despite the occasional bugs.
“Funny game.”
“It's a very funny game; I really enjoy playing it.”
“Lol, so funny.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of heartbreak and loss, as players must start over and lose their progress with each new level. Despite this frustration, there is a rewarding element in the discovery and exploration that can evoke a wholesome experience for some players.
“Heartbreaking every time you start a new level because you lose everything, but it's awesome to discover aspects of the game.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game initially entertaining, but many report a significant drop in replayability around rank 8, often citing bugs and glitches that hinder progression and enjoyment. Overall, while the game has potential, technical issues detract from its long-term appeal.
“The game is good, but it is full of glitches. I'm on stage 6 and I cannot upgrade my diamond mine or my gold mine. I can't even tier them up at all. Will you please fix this bug? It will make the game a lot more playable.”
“After completing the main story, there isn't much left to do. The side quests feel repetitive and don't offer any real incentive to replay.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay mechanics makes it hard to stay engaged after the first playthrough. Once you've seen everything, there's little reason to come back.”
