In "Moose Miners," manage a moose-run mining operation that extracts and sells gems. Decide where to invest profits, such as hiring more moose miners, upgrading gear, or buying new rails and minecarts for deeper mining. With 19 different gem types, expand your operation and build grinders to process the gems for sale, all without a lose condition.
Moose Miners offers a unique and addictive gameplay experience, allowing players to manage a mining operation run by moose, which adds a fun twist to the idle game genre.
The game is visually charming and runs smoothly, even with a large number of miners, making it a relaxing experience to watch numbers go up.
The developer is active in addressing bugs and implementing quality of life updates, which enhances the overall experience and shows commitment to improving the game.
The game lacks depth and content, leading to a plateau in progression after a few hours, which can make it feel repetitive and aimless.
There are significant bugs and AI issues, such as miners getting stuck or behaving erratically, which can detract from the enjoyment of the game.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for the amount of content it offers, suggesting it would be better suited for a lower price point or as an early access title.
gameplay
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
66%
7%
The gameplay of the game is visually appealing and offers a variety of discoveries, but many players find it shallow and lacking in depth, particularly after extended playtime. While it features a simple and addictive idle mechanic, the absence of complex upgrades and effective resource management leads to repetitive and frustrating experiences. Overall, the game has potential but requires significant improvements in its mechanics and progression systems to enhance long-term enjoyment.
“Every inch of the game’s map feels like a point of interest, with constant discoveries and upgrades keeping the gameplay fresh.”
“Highly addictive gameplay for an idler.”
“Just started playing and in love with the gameplay and the depth - there's a lot to do and even idling is fun watching the moose working.”
“This game really needs tweaking of the collecting/pricing after 50-60 hours of gameplay.”
“The progression is kind of simple and it doesn't change much as you keep going; no prestige mechanics as far as I can tell.”
“For 10 bucks, the game does not provide nearly enough gameplay time.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
58%
17%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance even with large numbers of miners, others experience significant slowdowns and lag as they progress, particularly in late-game scenarios. Issues such as finicky controls, buggy AI, and limited meaningful upgrades contribute to a frustrating experience for some users. Developers are reportedly aware of these performance issues and are working on improvements, but current performance can be severely impacted on high-end systems when managing extensive resources.
“The performance is great, I have 11k miners and it just doesn't lag.”
“Ignore the silly theme and skin, this game can scratch some itches for optimization and trying to find the best way to make the numbers go up.”
“I get the sense that there's not much content yet, so we'll see if the game is done or will receive further updates, but I'm really just impressed by the smooth performance.”
“I have almost everything maxed out in upgrades, but now the performance is so slow it looks like a PowerPoint presentation.”
“The performance is very poor late game at the moment.”
“It's something the dev is aware of and working on apparently, but for now the performance is bad enough that on a 3080 Ti/5800X3D I'm getting single digit FPS when looking at most of my storage, so I'm essentially playing the entire game looking at untouched gems far away from the action so it doesn't throttle everything on my PC.”
grinding
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
5%
89%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is tedious and lacks depth, with players noting that it can feel superficial and repetitive after a few hours. Many suggest that the current mechanics require excessive micromanagement and optimization without meaningful progression, leading to frustration. Overall, while it may appeal to fans of farming games, there are better alternatives available that offer a more engaging experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Until the game adds a lot of additional progression mechanisms, it will be tedious to get all the achievements. Currently, I'd say that it's best to skip the game and wait for the content.”
“It's a little superficial; there's no prestige to it, so it's just a question of optimization of the current build, and that gets kind of tedious after a few hours.”
“I would love to see more automation options to open up late game. It becomes a lot of tedious micromanaging, manually extending rails whenever your miners make progress, and again, once you have the upgrades, you're really only doing this to dig deeper because you can, not for any particular goal.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for being visually appealing and charming, with some users highlighting a blend of stunning visuals and funny, goofy designs. However, there are concerns about performance, as the game can push GPUs to their limits regardless of settings. Overall, while the graphics contribute to an engaging experience, some players feel the gameplay lacks depth.
“Stunning graphics, thoughtfully crafted game mechanics, a story that will stand the test of time.”
“The graphics are charming, the music is soothing, and the overall experience is both relaxing and engaging.”
“Funny goofy graphics and nice micro-management!”
“The fake game ads could drive sales and then the game could show it's not just a skin-deep aesthetic.”
“It's a very fun game until you realize that your GPU runs at 100% no matter the graphics settings.”
monetization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
7%
86%
Moose Miners stands out in a market saturated with monetization schemes by offering a game free of microtransactions and additional save files, providing a refreshing experience. The game cleverly utilizes fake mobile game ads as a marketing tool, though some players feel it ultimately leads to a time-wasting experience. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as a positive departure from typical AAA titles.
“No microtransactions and additional save files just makes it better.”
“The fake game ads could drive sales and then the game could show it's not just a skin-deep aesthetic.”
“Bruh, it's those mobile mining game ads but it's the real game and it wastes your god damn time like it says.”
“Step 1: watch the fake mobile game ads. Step 2: make a game from those ads.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by quirky moose-themed jokes and notifications that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While initially amusing and enhanced by goofy graphics, many players feel that the humor becomes repetitive and loses its charm over time, leading to a decline in enjoyment. Overall, it offers a funny premise but may not sustain its comedic appeal throughout extended play sessions.
“Various moose humor, drama, and info pop up and vanish as small text notifications at the bottom of the screen, adding depth to the moosey stuff going on while the game runs.”
“Funny goofy graphics and nice micro-management!”
“It's just hilarious to look at, to be honest.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs that lead to performance issues, especially as gameplay progresses. Many players experienced finicky controls and AI problems, resulting in a frustrating experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to a negative reception, with some users vowing never to play again.
“Starts off really fun, but once you scale up, performance tanks, controls become finicky/cumbersome, AI is buggy, no more significant upgrades are left... it's just not worth the price tag from the demo to the full game.”
“Buggy and messy piece of sh*t”
“Do not play it, it made my computer buggy. Never playing again.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features a compelling story that is praised for its timeless quality, complementing the stunning graphics and well-designed mechanics.
“No story.”
“No story.”
“Stunning graphics, thoughtfully crafted game mechanics, a story that will stand the test of time.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and chill qualities, enhancing the relaxing gameplay experience. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the charming graphics, creating an engaging atmosphere perfect for endless play. Overall, the combination of relaxing music and mindless gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“But there is something to be said about a relaxing soundtrack and some mindless relaxing gameplay, and this does both of those things pretty well.”
“The graphics are charming, the music is soothing, and the overall experience is both relaxing and engaging.”
“Best game with great chill music to just... chill... endless play...”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game has minimal inherent replay value due to a lack of mechanics, but players suggest that modding could enhance the experience and increase replayability, adding depth to its otherwise simple concept.
“If modding is a possibility, it can greatly enhance replayability and add value to an already simple but effective concept!”
“The game's design encourages multiple playthroughs, making each experience feel fresh and engaging.”
“With various choices and outcomes, every run feels unique, ensuring that I keep coming back for more!”
“No replay value to speak of, basically no mechanics here.”
“No replay value to speak of, basically no mechanics here.”