Quarries of Scred

About Quarries of Scred

Quarries of Scred is a single player action game. It was developed by Hammerspace Games and was released on April 22, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

Bringing classic arcade games such as Boulder Dash and Dig Dug into the 21st century, Quarries Of Scred is an unapologetically brutal, retro-inspired arcade game designed to see just how far you'll go to risk your bounty.

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88%Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

Authentic retro style with multiple graphical tilesets that evoke nostalgia and appeal to fans of classic games like Boulder Dash and C64 titles.
Deep, challenging, and rewarding gameplay with a high skill ceiling, combining puzzle, roguelike, and turn-based mechanics that encourage careful planning and quick thinking.
Addictive replayability with procedurally generated levels, variety of game modes including daily challenges, and strategic risk-reward mechanics centered around greed and survival.

Extremely punishing difficulty with instant death on most mistakes, making it frustrating and sometimes discouraging for casual or new players.
Technical limitations such as lack of fullscreen mode on PC, no controller support in some cases, and poor input customization, which hurt user experience.
Sparse in-game instructions and minimal tutorial or help menus, leading to confusion about key usage and item functions especially for new players.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The gameplay of Quarries of Scred is simple yet brutal, drawing heavily from classic 80s mining games like Boulder Dash with its addictive "one more try" and risk-reward mechanics. While not groundbreaking, it offers a challenging and satisfying experience, especially for players who enjoy punishing, turn-based puzzle gameplay. However, some find it repetitive, and there are technical issues such as controller compatibility problems.
- “I suppose it's because this game has the 'one more try' and 'greed is good' mechanics built in really well as you try to grab as much goodies as you can from the mines without getting squashed by rocks or killed by bugs.”
- “It's brutal, it's challenging, and it's also pretty satisfying when you can finish a run after grasping the basics of the mechanics.”
- “With a fantastic price, fun gameplay and plenty of mining to be done, bang for your buck is guaranteed with Quarries of Scred.”
- “The core gameplay, however, is insanely repetitive.”
- “TL;DR: Mechanically simple game is surprisingly disappointing; Xbox 360 pad not detected or working at all.”
- “Quarries of Scred is a retro pixel 'mining' game, ripping off the mechanic from the 80's game BoulderDash.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The graphics are primarily retro-inspired pixel art with multiple style options, ranging from minimalist ASCII to more polished, C64-like visuals, appealing to fans of old-school aesthetics. While some find the graphics simple or unattractive, others appreciate the variety and fitting nostalgic charm. Overall, the visual style complements the game's tone, though it may not impress those seeking modern, high-end graphics.
- “None of that really matters though because Scred comes with a whole selection of graphical styles and choices.”
- “Some charsets feel a bit cheap and I miss a proper CRT simulated display, but otherwise the graphics are perfect in their simplicity.”
- “The plethora of available art styles means this is a delight to look at whether you prefer C64-inspired graphics or a more modern tileset.”
- “The game doesn't have a working fullscreen, features ugly retro pixel graphics, yet doesn't exceed the original games it was ripping off.”
- “It might be too little of a game for some, and the graphics are ugly as sin.”
- “I for one have never been a fan of ASCII artwork, mostly due to personal preference.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44% positive mentions, 23% neutral mentions, 33% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its retro-inspired, chiptune soundtrack that complements the gameplay well, creating a fun and atmospheric experience. While the music is generally seen as a great highlight, some repetitive sound effects can become annoying over time. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong and fitting element of the game.
- “Just as the game's visuals are inspired by retro old school games, the music and sound effects are as well.”
- “The plethora of available art styles mean this is a delight to look at whether you prefer C64-inspired graphics or a more modern tileset, and the soundtrack is superb.”
- “While the music tracks are just fine, there are some sound effects that become grating on the ears as they repeat over and over.”
- “If not, blast your own music and mine away.”
- “The soundtrack - a morbid chiptune loop - is an abject banger.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players consistently highlight the game's simplicity, balance, and fun factor as key contributors to its high replayability, describing it as endlessly enjoyable with abundant replay value.
- “It's simple, balanced, fun, and has a lot of replay value.”
- “It's endlessly replayable.”
- “Like I mentioned earlier, the game has oodles of replay value.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The story aspect is centered around a true-to-life experience, with engaging, randomly generated quests that provide ongoing challenge and motivation to progress. The narrative encourages players to persistently pursue higher goals, adding a compelling layer to the gameplay.