Mining & Tunneling Simulator

About

In "Mining & Tunneling Simulator," players take on the role of a mining engineer, blasting rocks, drilling tunnels, and managing various vehicles to excavate and transport materials. The game features a tunnel drilling machine that requires constant supply of building materials, delivered by crane and train. Careful planning, time management, and frequent monitoring are essential to create the building site and start the tunnel.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

21%

Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews

emotional1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique gameplay experience with various stages of tunneling, including blasting, excavation, and operating a Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM).
Some players found enjoyment in the simplicity and casual nature of the game, appreciating the opportunity to engage in a different type of simulation.
Despite its flaws, a few players noted that the game can be entertaining for a short period, especially for those interested in construction and tunneling.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
Graphics and physics are poorly implemented, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and a lack of immersion.
Many players found the game to be tedious and repetitive, with a lack of depth and engaging content.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in this industrial equipment simulator is characterized by its unique challenges and mechanics, such as operating a tunneling machine and managing resources like concrete and fuel. However, players have noted that the experience can be slow, tedious, and repetitive, with frustrating issues like vehicle speed limitations and drilling malfunctions. Overall, while the game offers a distinct simulation experience, it suffers from poor mechanics and a lack of engaging variety.
- “The reason I recommend it is the very unique gameplay, which I haven't found in other games.”
- “On the topic of gameplay, it really is very unique with each map posing a new challenge.”
- “The gameplay is very symbolic of how we are all trying to burrow ourselves into a little hole to escape the pressures of society.”
- “The gameplay is tedious and extremely boring and repetitive.”
- “One is that the vehicles and overall gameplay is relatively slow; the vehicles barely have any top speed or acceleration.”
- “Gameplay starts out normal, but the impossible part is the drilling; once the drill gets to 83%, the head will constantly and repeatedly jam for no reason.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their outdated quality, often compared to titles from the late 1990s or even the 1980s. Many users note that the visuals appear unrefined and lack modern appeal, which is expected given the game's age, but they still fall short of even basic standards for contemporary gaming. Overall, the graphics are described as average at best, with significant performance issues that detract from the experience.
- “Graphics are about Sega Saturn quality.”
- “Graphics and controls are what you can expect from a simulator, but as your tunnel grows, it feels great to take a van down it while trying to avoid hitting your train.”
- “The graphics are average, but then again the game is old.”
- “Graphics are probably worse off than games produced in the late 1990's.”
- “The graphics are like 1980's quality and the game is so badly written that it can't run at more than 7fps in certain parts of the map because the background city graphics lock up the GPU/CPU.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many noting that while it may be engaging initially, it quickly becomes monotonous and unenjoyable. Issues with game mechanics and physics further exacerbate the feeling of boredom, making the overall experience feel slow and unfulfilling.
- “Tedious and slow when the game is at its best; the physics issues and poor object flow further diminish the product.”
- “But it is interesting for 15 minutes or so, and then it just gets tedious and boring.”
- “The gameplay is tedious, extremely boring, and repetitive.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story, set in a post-apocalyptic world where cloned individuals mine for resources, offers intriguing hints and emotional depth reminiscent of the "Metro" series. However, many players feel that the overall execution is lacking, with repetitive missions and technical issues detracting from the narrative experience. Overall, while the premise has potential, the delivery leaves much to be desired.
- “Phenomenal game, it's got good storytelling and underlying emotional themes, as well as drama to entice the player.”
- “If it was implemented better then it might be a different story, but this is not worth anywhere close to the $10 USD they're asking.”
- “Tldr: just another slightly reskinned simulator game that uses the same assets, engine, bad physics, bad user interface, ugly graphics, and repetitive missions where you drive vehicles to hotspots as the other simulator games from Actalogic.”
- “The main story behind the game, which the developers subtly drop clues and hints about, is that a group of individuals, cloned from the same template, are made to mine and tunnel for one of the many enclaves that emerged from the ruins of a nuclear war on a global scale, in a ragtag prequel to the famous 'Metro' series.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent glitches, bugs, and occasional freezes that disrupt gameplay. While some glitches have been addressed in the Steam release, many players still report persistent problems, such as vehicles flying out of the map and floating cameras, leading to a generally messy experience.
- “The second issue is all the bugs and glitches that are very common in this game.”
- “Vehicles tend to fly out of the map, cameras are floating away, and game freezes do happen; it's just very messy in this part.”
- “The glitches are awful.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game generally runs smoothly at 60fps on some systems, but it is notably demanding, leading to performance issues for others. Users recommend lowering the graphics quality to significantly enhance performance without a noticeable drop in visual fidelity.
- “While all this, the game runs smoothly at 60fps with no drops on my computer.”
- “Performance-wise, like all the other simulators, it's stupidly demanding and changing the settings doesn't do anything.”
- “I've heard about some performance issues.”
- “From what I can tell, the first thing you have to do is turn the graphics quality down because you can't really see a difference in quality, but the performance improves dramatically.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered unremarkable and somewhat boring, while the sound effects, particularly the crash sounds, are noted to be excessively loud.
- “The music is a bit boring, and while the sounds are okay, the crash sounds are very loud.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to engage the player.”
- “The music feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall gaming experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its exceptional storytelling and deep emotional themes, effectively engaging players through dramatic elements that enhance the overall experience.
- “Phenomenal game; it's got good storytelling and underlying emotional themes, as well as drama to entice the player.”