Mining Mechs
- October 27, 2023
- Delayed Victory
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Mining Mechs" is a game where you control a mining mech to dig into the earth and collect resources, selling them on the surface for upgrades and new mechs. The game features online co-op multiplayer for up to 8 players, with challenges and achievements to unlock. The deeper you dig, the harder it gets, as you uncover the secrets of the underground.
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Reviews
- Nostalgic gameplay reminiscent of the classic Miniclip's Motherload game, providing a fun and relaxing experience.
- Great value for the price, with many hours of enjoyable gameplay and a charming sense of humor throughout.
- Simple mechanics that are easy to learn, making it accessible for casual gamers and enjoyable for multiplayer sessions.
- The game can feel grindy and repetitive, especially towards the end, with limited content and quests.
- Upgrading mechs can be frustrating as new mechs start from scratch, requiring significant investment to reach previous performance levels.
- Some players experienced technical issues, such as crashes and lag, which detracted from the overall experience.
- gameplay132 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive mining loop that offers a relaxing experience, reminiscent of classic flash games like "Motherload." While many players appreciate the satisfying mechanics and casual nature, some criticize the lack of depth and challenge, noting that the gameplay can become repetitive over time. Overall, it provides a fun, low-pressure environment for casual play, though it may not satisfy those seeking more complex mechanics or a compelling story.
“The gameplay is addictive, the upgrades are fun, and the digging mechanics are just right.”
“The gameplay loop is simple but fun.”
“The gameplay feels smoother and relaxing while maintaining the addictive sense of achievement to explore and dig deeper.”
“Blatantly unfinished, multiplayer works at a coin flip, gameplay is really boring, there are flash games of this that are a) free and b) don't waste your time with poorly made quests and half-assed gameplay, the worst part is I spent money on it.”
“Gameplay doesn't change at all, so it might get boring pretty fast for most people.”
“Has about as much depth to the gameplay as Cookie Clicker; it's extremely simple and the writing is hit or miss.”
- story131 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally described as simple and light, often lacking depth and integration with gameplay, but it features humorous dialogue and a quirky narrative that keeps players engaged. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and the motivation to dig deeper, many find the story to be short and repetitive, primarily serving as a backdrop for the mining mechanics rather than a compelling narrative. Overall, the story is seen as enjoyable for its price, but players express a desire for more content and depth in future updates.
“The story is fun and translated, a must buy for less than 1€.”
“The dialogue with the characters and the story itself is playful and funny, probably not meant to be taken too seriously.”
“The story is very simple with light comedic touches; every time you descend 100 meters in the mine, the story progresses.”
“The story is light, there isn't much replayability, and you probably will only use a few of the mechs.”
“After a few hours, when you find out the game is unfortunately completely hollow and besides the mining, which never changes in any way, you just don't really do anything else; there is very little to a 'story', but no offense to the dev, it's completely forgettable and meaningless for the most part.”
“There's no real story, no real end game, just 3-5 hours of solid, addicting, mining/selling/upgrading gameplay loop for you.”
- music71 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its engaging and enjoyable quality, often described as a "banger" soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While many players appreciate the futuristic and catchy tunes, some note that the music can become repetitive during extended play sessions. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's fun and relaxing atmosphere.
“✅ Futuristic soundtracks that match the game’s atmosphere.”
“The background industrial music is excellent and doesn't tire; progression is simple and linear, and doesn't get in the way of drilling out of pure fun and greed.”
“The music is great, and the low price of the game fits, and I like that mechanic of connecting pipes to mines in order to build your passive income.”
“❌ Repetitive music in longer mining sessions.”
“The music is bizarrely unfitting though.”
“- Had to mute the music multiple times; could use some improvement.”
- humor38 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the corny and playful dialogue that elicits genuine laughs, while others find it cringe-worthy and repetitive. Many reviews highlight the lighthearted nature of the story and NPC interactions, making it a fun, casual experience, though some criticize the humor as unoriginal or poorly executed. Overall, the game's comedic elements can be enjoyable for those who appreciate its quirky style, but may not resonate with everyone.
“It has some good humor that got a few actual laughs out of me, which is better than a lot of games that try and be funny.”
“The dialogue with the characters and the story itself is playful and funny, probably not meant to be taken too seriously.”
“Very fun and chill mining game with good humor sprinkled throughout the story.”
“The game is painfully unfunny, and on top of that it's clunky, basic, and unpolished. These kinds of shortcomings would be acceptable if they focused on making a good game before selling it, but as they're thinking about DLC before becoming playable, I have nothing but spite for this title I have spent a few hours on, which were a few hours too many.”
- grinding36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly in the later stages, which many players find tedious and repetitive. While some enjoy the relaxing nature of the grind, others criticize it for lacking meaningful progression and for the upgrades feeling pointless. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the gameplay while others find it overly tedious and uninspired.
“The only challenge to completing the game is the grinding.”
“It's grindy, almost cookie clicker-like later on, and seems pointless at the end.”
“Very grindy, uninspired copy of the motherload; it doesn't have any interesting mechanics, upgrading robots is boring and annoying, you need to buy upgrades from scratch for every single robot you buy.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the cute pixel art style and fun animations. While some note that the visuals may feel overly simplistic or reminiscent of a student's first project, the overall aesthetic is considered charming and enjoyable, especially given the game's low price. Users appreciate the clear upgrade paths and the pleasing design of the mining mechs, contributing to a fun and engaging experience.
“Definitely worth picking up if you like this genre and pixel graphics.”
“The visuals of mining mechs are beautifully simplistic; they're very pleasing.”
“Love the retro graphics, great music, and it's an extremely fun way to spend some time and very little money!”
“Don't let the overly saturated graphics of the surface sprites keep you from buying this if that's not your style: you'll barely spend any time in the surface.”
“After turning on the 'borderless' mode, the graphical user interface breaks.”
“Oh yeah and the art style is all over the place.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many users noting a lack of engaging content and limited character options. However, the developers are addressing this issue by working on a new game+ mode that may introduce additional replay value through tokens.
“Seeing more playable characters would be cool.”
“Edit: the dev is working on new game+ which would add some kind of replay value in the form of tokens.”
“The story is light; there isn't much replayability, and you probably will only use a few of the mechs.”
“It lacks replay value.”
“Zero replayability.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game is highly optimized, particularly for the Steam Deck, offering around 5.5 hours of playtime on a full charge. While some users experienced occasional lag that affected gameplay, this was rare and most devices ran the game smoothly, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. The positive performance highlights the potential of indie games in contrast to less optimized AAA titles.
“The game is incredibly optimized; it can last you 5.5 hours on a fully charged Steam Deck.”
“We both find it enjoyable to play with no issues in performance or UI.”
“It's an example of why indie games are the future of this type of entertainment (not cash-grabby, unoptimized, and greedy AAA games).”
“Lag in this game (rare but at times performance got worse briefly for seemingly no reason) currently slows down actions like running and drilling which isn't great (looks weird to others in multiplayer)... but most devices probably wouldn't have any lag at all so that's fine and the game is still enjoyable.”
“It's an example why indie games are the future of this type of entertainment (not cash-grabby, unoptimized, and greedy AAA games).”
- stability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report a smooth experience with minimal bugs, others encounter significant issues such as window resizing and cursor glitches. Despite these problems, a few users have noted that the game runs well on specific platforms like the Steam Deck.
“Played this on my deck; a few minor control issues, but other than that, it runs great.”
“Goated soundtrack, great progression, bug-free.”
“I thought this game would be good for me, but unfortunately, it is quite buggy.”
“Amazing game, but whenever I leave my computer alone, the window becomes small, and the cursor glitches out, preventing me from going fullscreen or saving and quitting.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for its excessive advertisements, particularly for mining mechs, leading many to view it as a blatant cash grab.
“But oh man, the advertisements in this game for super mining mechs are appalling.”
“Another quick cash grab.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmosphere as being significantly enhanced by its futuristic soundtracks, which effectively complement the overall experience and immerse players in the game's setting.
“The futuristic soundtracks perfectly complement the game's atmosphere, immersing you in its unique world.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with every detail contributing to a sense of wonder and exploration.”
“The combination of stunning visuals and ambient sounds creates an unforgettable atmosphere that draws you in.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking significance, with players feeling that certain features, like the flight power stat, are unnecessary and do not contribute to their overall experience.
