Murder Miners
- September 9, 2012
- JForce Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Murder Miners is a Halo-inspired game with unique Infection mode, where one player starts as a zombie and infects others. Features include wall-jumping, unlimited sprint, multi-directional dashing, and alt-fire modes. Players can build forts or dig through walls, and level up their zombies by feasting on player corpses."
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Reviews
- gameplay369 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Murder Miners" is widely praised for its fast-paced, engaging mechanics that blend elements from classic first-person shooters like Halo with creative sandbox features reminiscent of Minecraft. Players enjoy a variety of modes, customizable loadouts, and unique movement mechanics such as wall-jumping and dashing, which contribute to a fun and competitive multiplayer experience. While the graphics may be simplistic, the overall gameplay is described as addictive and enjoyable, particularly when played with friends.
“The ability to create maps Minecraft-style and have Halo-esque battles on them with fun movement mechanics and weapons meant there was never a dull moment playing this game.”
“In terms of gameplay mechanics, 'Murder Miners' introduces a captivating blend of fast-paced action and strategic depth.”
“The gameplay is solid and fast-paced, with fast enough kill times to make firefights quick and engaging, but fair to both sides of the confrontation.”
“Confusing gameplay and repetitive garbage.”
“The gameplay is just a jumbled mess of what-the-hell-is-this.”
“Dead servers and crummy gameplay.”
- graphics317 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of "Murder Miners" are characterized by a simplistic, blocky aesthetic reminiscent of Minecraft, which some players find charming and nostalgic, while others criticize it as outdated and lacking detail. Despite the low-resolution visuals, many reviewers appreciate that the game runs smoothly on lower-end systems, allowing for enjoyable gameplay without significant lag. Overall, while the graphics may not impress everyone, they do not detract from the fun and engaging gameplay experience.
“Personally, I find its visuals to be aesthetically pleasing.”
“The blocky, pixelated graphics might seem simple at first glance, but they lend a unique charm to 'Murder Miners' that's both nostalgic and refreshing.”
“The graphics are simple, but effective, and these simple graphics mean that there is almost no lag at all.”
“The graphics are ugly, it's a blatant ripoff of Halo, it plays in on the cheap Minecraft craze for a quick buck, and has a crappy zombie mode.”
“Don't even bother with this horrifically terrible game; the graphics look like they are from a freaking DS game. The combat is so unbalanced, the guns suck, and the servers are dead (for a damn good reason).”
“Great game to play with your friends and stuff, but the graphics are pretty god awful.”
- humor66 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its bizarre and chaotic nature, often leading to uncontrollable laughter during multiplayer sessions with friends. Players appreciate the game's ability to create funny moments through its mechanics and community-created content, making it a fun experience despite its technical shortcomings. Overall, the game is considered a hilarious and entertaining choice for those looking to enjoy lighthearted gameplay with friends.
“The action is fast, the stakes are high, and the humor is just the right amount of bizarre.”
“This is the only FPS in existence that I can play while uncontrollably laughing.”
“It doesn't take itself too seriously, so you will have a lot of crazy and funny moments. There's lots of dumb stuff to try out like turbo fire mode and the grappling hook, which make for loads of good fun messing around with it.”
“This entire game is just an unfunny joke that got out of hand.”
“Ace of Spades is way better and is free, and the zombie modes are broken and unfunny.”
- story47 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of various games. Some titles are praised for their deep, emotional narratives and immersive world-building, while others are criticized for lacking a coherent story or being overly simplistic. Overall, players appreciate games that offer a compelling backstory and character development, but many also express frustration with those that provide little to no narrative context.
“Perhaps it’s the incredible voice work, or the realization that you’re all just struggling to survive in this cold, harsh, desolate world and create your own story.”
“The game tells a grand yet depressing story that you have to discover on your own by exploring; there are no expedition dumps and nothing is handed to you.”
“Literally the best game I have ever played; the story is the heart of what makes this game amazing.”
“Murder Miners is a dollar no-story first-person shooter, which is a combination of Minecraft and Halo (according to the description of the game on the Xbox 360 indie marketplace).”
“But in Murder Miners, there is no real plot (if there is, it's vague and stupid). 12-year-olds and girls pretty much give up on playing like normal human beings.”
“No special effects, no story, no official servers and ....”
- music34 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game, particularly the main menu track, has received widespread acclaim for its relaxing and memorable qualities, with many players expressing a deep appreciation for it. While some reviews note that the in-game music is less impactful or even forgettable, the overall sentiment leans towards the soundtrack being a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience.
“But the main menu music will live on forever.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It brings all my favorite genres into one, building, fighting, and co-op, not to mention the soundtrack is so amazing I'd even say it surprised me to hear it.”
“The music is meh.”
“And the music (there is only one song on the main menu) is oddly satisfying to listen to.”
“- no in-game music.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it runs smoothly on many systems and has low performance requirements, some players report issues like lag, stuttering, and a lack of graphical settings options. Despite its simple pixelated graphics, which allow it to perform well even on low-end PCs, some users have experienced poor performance and bugs, suggesting that further optimization is needed. Overall, while some find it highly enjoyable and well-optimized, others recommend waiting for improvements before diving in.
“Funny, simple, and optimized; really recommended for people who like to play with friends.”
“Murder Miners has the optimization of Counter-Strike (seriously, a toaster could run this game at 60 fps).”
“It also has a relatively low performance requirement while still looking very pretty with the crisp, pixelated graphics.”
“But yeah, I guess my major gripe about the game would be the optimization, the lack of options for changing graphical settings, such as an FOV slider, resolution, amount of AA, and the way the gameplay is in general.”
“On the bad side, it has poor optimization; wait for it to get a bit cleaned up first.”
“This game is not optimized for computer at all.”
- stability17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is marked by a mix of minor glitches and bugs, with some players experiencing issues like unbalanced mechanics and problematic multiplayer features. While many report that these glitches are not game-breaking and can be fixed by developers, others note significant graphical problems and control issues, particularly on console ports. Overall, the game is generally playable but may frustrate those seeking a polished experience.
“Runs great on a regular laptop, so you don't have to worry much about your hardware to run it.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
“I've experienced minimal bugs or crashes, which makes for a stable gaming environment.”
“However, the sniper feels unbalanced, and sometimes it is a little buggy and relatively unoptimized.”
“This is a shitty console port with 10 whole levels of mouse sensitivity and a buggy config menu that doesn't respond as long as you're connected to a server so you have to disconnect if you want to change the controls.”
“The only downsides I've had so far are bad zombie AI, and buggy multiplayer joining including but not limited to: unable to play once joined in a game, screens going black when joining into a game (the UI is there, still), players getting stuck in a map after the game has already ended and persists even when the map is changed (unable to be kicked sometimes), players leaving the game yet the game believes they're there still, booting them works but takes a couple minutes for the boot to take effect, and more.”
- replayability15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its extensive content, including user-generated maps and various game modes, which foster creativity and community engagement. Players appreciate the ongoing support from developers, enhancing the game's longevity and replay value. Overall, it is regarded as a fun and engaging experience, particularly for fans of similar titles like Halo.
“The ability to create and share your own maps adds a layer of creativity and replayability that extends the game's longevity.”
“This adds a level of creativity and endless replayability to the game, as you can explore a vast array of player-created content.”
“The game has more game modes than you need, all of which are great (infection stands out), users can make new maps and upload them for use, allowing (over time) for a nigh infinite amount of replayability.”
“The replay value is moderately high.”
“The game has more gamemodes than you need, all of which are great (infection stands out). Users can make new maps and upload them for use, allowing for a nigh infinite amount of replayability. As of writing, it has an active player base (within 5 minutes of hosting a server, I had over 10 people), and most of this player base is friendly and helpful.”
“With so much customization and creativity, this game's replayability is endless!”
- grinding12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it minimal and manageable, others describe it as tedious and time-consuming, especially when playing solo. The experience can be enjoyable with friends, but the repetitive nature of certain tasks, like map building and mining, can lead to burnout. Overall, the game offers a balance of exploration and grinding, with some players appreciating the non-linear gameplay despite the occasional grind.
“It takes me back to a time where games remembered how to be fun, not tedious grind fests, or focused on ranks, or aesthetically unpleasing and overly serious.”
“No grinding needed.”
“Decent grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“This is one of those games where you can play for a bit before you burn out because this game burns out quickly unless you're with friends, and even then, it can get tedious.”
“The mining gun can get very tedious.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn mixed reactions, with some users labeling it a "cash grab" due to its lack of player engagement and dead servers. While there are no microtransactions, concerns about potential security issues, such as a suspected bitcoin miner, have led players to advise caution and suggest that the game might benefit from being made free to attract a larger player base. Overall, the game's monetization strategy appears to be ineffective in fostering a thriving community.
“No microtransactions.”
“No microtransactions.”
“No microtransactions.”
“I just recently revisited this game and let me just say that it's just a cash grab.”
“Basically a cash grab.”
“Thanks for advertising me a dead game, Valve.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke a wide range of feelings, from nostalgia and sadness to joy and catharsis. The heartfelt storyline, beautiful graphics, and impactful dialogue resonate strongly, making it a memorable experience that can uplift spirits even in difficult times. Overall, the game is praised as a masterpiece that effectively explores themes of peace, conflict, and personal growth.
“Playing it again with some old friends made me feel really sad about the old days.”
“Fantastic game, made me cry and made me mad, but at the same time it made me smile. If you are feeling down, play this game; I assure you you won't feel down after playing it anymore. 10 out of 10, go buy this game.”
“Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Murder Minerz is praised for its immersive atmosphere that effectively combines elements of horror and excitement, drawing players into its deep underground settings and intense gameplay. The game's themes of bloody horror and the infectious gameplay, particularly in infection mode, contribute to a thrilling experience that keeps players engaged and wanting more. Overall, it successfully balances tension and fun, creating a captivating environment.
“Murder Minerz has that atmosphere and gameplay that can just bring a player in easily and make them want more.”
“I think my favorite thing about Murder Miners is its atmosphere; you really lose yourself in this game's themes, which mainly consist of bloody horror involving murder and deep underground immersive areas with remnants of mining.”
“This game is spectacular to say the least; it's one of the very few games out there that really makes you feel the 'rush' and puts you under stress, but maintains a fun atmosphere.”
“I think however my favorite thing about Murder Miners is its atmosphere; you really lose yourself in this game's themes, which mainly consist of bloody horror involving murder and deep underground immersive areas with remnants of mining.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is notably lacking, with players expressing a desire for deeper backstories and connections to the characters. While the gameplay and design elements are praised, the absence of character development detracts from emotional engagement, leaving players indifferent to the characters' fates.
“This is like the building aspects and voxel-based maps of Blockstorm mixed with the gameplay (and character design) of Halo, with some really neat gameplay additions that make it stand on its own.”
“The story needs a little more character development, but honestly, I say it is a beautiful gem of a video game that is severely underappreciated.”
“There is no character development at all; you see no one's past, and therefore I had no connection to any character. I wouldn't have been sad or mad if any died.”
“The characters feel flat and uninteresting, making it hard to care about their journeys or outcomes.”
“The lack of meaningful character arcs leaves the story feeling hollow and unengaging.”
