Orecraft: Orc Mining Camp

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"Orecraft: Orc Mining Camp" is a single-player Simulation game with good mechanics and splendid visuals. Players mine ores, craft rare artifacts and equipment, and trade to fulfill orders, creating a rich and immersive gameplay experience. However, the game is marred by an excessive number of ads, which can be distracting and frustrating. Overall, it's a unique and engaging game that offers hours of mining and crafting fun, but be prepared for frequent interruptions from ads.

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Play Modes

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

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 625 reviews

graphics54 positive mentions

monetization68 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a charming art style that appeals to fans of the genre.
Players appreciate the lack of forced ads, allowing them to choose when to watch ads for rewards.
The gameplay is simple and relaxing, making it a good time killer for casual gamers.

Progression is extremely slow, with many players feeling that the game becomes repetitive and tedious after a few chapters.
The game lacks sufficient content beyond Chapter 7, leading to frustration among players who feel the game is abandoned.
High prices for in-game purchases, particularly for ad removal, are seen as excessive and deter players from spending money.

monetization
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
87%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the high cost to remove ads, often cited as $20 to $40. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards without forced interruptions, others feel that the frequency and length of ads can hinder gameplay and progression. Overall, players are divided on whether the monetization model enhances or detracts from their gaming experience.
- “No ads unless you want.”
- “No ads unless I click on them for extra rewards.”
- “Little to no ads unless you want a boost.”
- “I like the game, but I paid $32.46 on Nov 21, 2024, to remove the ads for life, and now this feature has gone and it is showing me the remove ads again.”
- “Good game ruined by the fact that when you watch an ad, you're forced to actually watch 2 ads over 60 seconds.”
- “The game is basic and interesting, but the fact you have to come back every 2 hours to watch ads and do that all day just to make a dent in what you need to do to progress.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
19%
4%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise, with many users highlighting their beauty, smoothness, and appealing art style reminiscent of Warcraft. While the visuals are often described as fantastic and a standout feature, some players feel that the gameplay does not match the quality of the graphics, leading to a sense of boredom over time. Overall, the graphics are consistently noted as a strong point, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- “Beautiful graphics and sound.”
- “Great graphics and user interface, the best mining game I've ever played so far, very smooth user experience.”
- “Addictive with great graphics!”
- “This developer doesn't know what they are doing; they just waste this fine graphics game.”
- “Basically has the same graphics, fonts, and color schemes stolen from Clash of Clans.”
- “The game literally looks like Warcraft 3's graphics; come on... no way this is legal lol.”
gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of depth and engagement, often describing it as repetitive and slow, primarily revolving around timers and waiting mechanics. While some appreciate the graphics and find the gameplay entertaining, others criticize it for being unfinished and lacking competitive elements. Overall, the game is seen as a decent time-killer with user-friendly mechanics, but it may not satisfy those seeking a more rewarding or dynamic experience.
- “Graphics are nice, gameplay is entertaining.”
- “Gameplay is chapter based, you build up an orc mining camp, smelt ores, craft equipment, and you can sell it for profit and upgrade your camp.”
- “Great time killer with really surprisingly good graphics and gameplay!!!”
- “There's zero actual gameplay, just timers waiting on timers waiting on timers.”
- “Enjoyed the game, but as you get into it you find it's not been finished (level 7 is the end). Message boards associated seem abandoned by the devs. A shame as the actual gameplay, graphics, and balance of the time management game was good.”
- “Urgh, the gameplay is painfully slow.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is polarizing; while some players enjoy the grind for upgrades and find it fun, others feel it becomes tedious, especially after losing progress. The game offers flexibility in grinding or advancing chapters, but some users note a lack of rewards, such as insufficient cards for chiefs. Overall, it caters to both casual players and those who appreciate a more grind-heavy experience.
- “The game feels really tedious to play once you get pretty far and have to start again, but losing purchases made just ruined the game completely.”
- “Very grindy as expected. I really like this game for that, but my one criticism is that you don't receive enough cards for chiefs.”
- “A little grindy but fun.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and lacking depth, particularly after chapter 7, where players find no further missions or quests. While the graphics are appreciated, many users express a desire for a more engaging storyline and additional content to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a good game to pass the time. I enjoy the graphics too, but I kind of wish there was a storyline.”
- “Great game, but after level 7 there are no more missions. Please finish making the game.”
- “It was a great game while it lasted, but very short-lived as there are no missions from chapter 7.”
- “It's a good game to pass the time; I enjoy the graphics too, but I kind of wish there was a storyline.”
- “No story and no deep learning of magic.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring pleasant graphics, fast loading speeds, and smooth performance, making for an enjoyable idle gaming experience.
- “Nice idle game, pleasant graphics, fast loading speed, and good performance.”
- “Sweet game so far, and it runs smoothly.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
Overall, users report that the game is stable with minimal glitches, though some minor bugs have been noted. Despite these issues, it is still considered a must-have title.
- “So far, there have been no glitches.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “Little buggy, but overall it will be a must-have.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is praised for its cool graphics and a pleasant nature-inspired soundtrack, enhancing the overall fun and focused gameplay experience.
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that enhances every moment.”
- “The soundtrack is a delightful mix of catchy tunes that keep you engaged and motivated throughout the game.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and atmosphere, making each level feel unique and exciting.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being monotonous, with repetitive levels and a lack of variety in scenery and enemy design, leading to a dull overall experience.
- “The game feels pretty simple and repetitive, with the same levels and no change in scenery or atmosphere. Even the orcs are all the same.”
- “The lack of variety in the environment makes the atmosphere feel stale and uninviting.”
- “I was disappointed by the atmosphere; it lacks depth and fails to immerse you in the game world.”