Mining Industry

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Mining Industry is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Crafty Studios and was released on November 28, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

"Mining Industry" is a business simulation game where players manage a mining company, concluding delivery contracts, monitoring the global market, and expanding the company with various vehicles, machines, and buildings. Players must efficiently manage production, maintenance, and safety, while also considering public relations to gain market acceptance. The game offers realistic production and business flows, with over 50 machines, vehicles, and buildings available to expand the company, and the choice of playing one of 12 scenarios or setting personal goals in the free game mode.

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Single-Player

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20%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

If you enjoy business management simulations, this game can be fun and engaging for a few hours.
The game starts instantly and has a straightforward interface for managing financial decisions.
It offers a unique take on the mining industry through a numbers-based simulation, appealing to those who appreciate economic strategy.

The game is overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it feel more like a glorified spreadsheet than a true simulation.
There are very few resources to manage, leading to a repetitive and boring gameplay experience.
Many players find the game balance to be off, with contracts providing less profit than the open market, making it frustrating to progress.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is likened to a spreadsheet with a plot, suggesting a lack of engaging narrative elements. Players have found the missions to be uninteresting, leading to an overall recommendation against the game.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are non-existent, leading to a lack of visual appeal and immersion.
- “The graphics are incredibly outdated and lack any detail.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing, making the game feel unpolished.”
- “The character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users note that while the game features some amusing elements, the humor is often overshadowed by significant balance issues that can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create hilarious moments that catch you off guard.”
- “The witty dialogue and funny character interactions make every play session a joy.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is enjoyable for fans of business management simulations, but those seeking a more interactive experience akin to farming simulations may find it lacking.
- “It is a fun game if you're into purely business management games. If you're expecting something like a farming simulator and running your mining firm by jumping into vehicles and having your friend come and help, this isn't for you.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to progress, which quickly became boring.”