Awesome Metal Detecting
- May 1, 2017
- Nikita Markin
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Serious Metal Detecting" is a Simulation game that allows 1-64 players to enjoy the hobby of metal detecting together in a massive multiplayer setting. With over 10,000 coins to find and collect, players can explore different locations with various metal detectors to discover great treasures amidst the trash. Referred to as the "Best Treasure Hunter Game", it offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of this fascinating hobby.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a realistic simulation of metal detecting, appealing to enthusiasts of the hobby.
- Players can collect and trade various coins, which adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.
- Despite its flaws, many find the game addictive and enjoyable for casual play, especially for those interested in history.
- The controls are clunky and difficult to master, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it feel unfinished and unpolished.
- Many players find the overall experience boring, with limited rewards for the time invested in gameplay.
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing numerous bugs, glitches, and a poor user interface. Many reviewers describe the visuals as "horrible" and express frustration over graphical issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game's graphics are subpar, earning ratings as low as 4/10.
“Graphics are horrible, UI is bad, and overall experience is no good.”
“When you dig a hole but it's not quite the right spot, you try to dig another close by, but the graphical hole just doubles over itself, similar to having double vision. You then cannot see in either hole because they obstruct each other. I mean, I genuinely have never played a game this bad.”
“Trash graphics, so many bugs in this game. I'm gonna wait for the next metal detecting game because this is unplayable.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed experience, with players noting limited item drops and clunky controls that can frustrate newcomers. While some find the mechanics enjoyable despite bugs and repetitive landscapes, others struggle with the outdated design and lack of updates. Overall, the gameplay offers potential fun but is hindered by significant issues.
“Yes, it has its fair share of bugs and the landscapes are relatively boring; however, the gameplay itself is still really enjoyable.”
“The controls are terrible; I don't know what kind of pipe the creators were smoking, but the gameplay is clunky and weird.”
“After five minutes, I had to watch a YouTube video just to see what I was doing wrong. That video was from 2018, and the gameplay and features were identical to today's version, so don't expect this game to ever be worked on.”
“So after many hours of playing, the drops are on, but they are very limited—something like 3 drops every 12 hours of gameplay. I'm not sure on the exact triggers, and I haven't gotten a rare item after 100+ hours.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably compromised by numerous bugs and glitches, affecting both gameplay and menu navigation, such as persistent UI elements and character movement issues. While players express enjoyment of the game overall, these technical problems significantly detract from the experience.
“It's buggy and glitchy in every possible aspect. For example, if I open my detector tab and then switch to my shovel while that's opened, the detector tab stays on the screen and becomes non-functional. This issue isn't limited to in-game; it also occurs in the menu. I can open the leaderboard, then switch to the shop, and the leaderboard doesn't go away. You have to go back to it and manually close it. Additionally, I once got my character stuck in-game after using an emote that made me dance while crouching. I couldn't move, so I exited and came back, only to spawn in the sky.”
“It does have its issues graphically and has bugs and glitches, but I do like it and will continue to play it.”
“Sometimes the controls can be buggy.”
- humor1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has been widely criticized, with users finding it neither pleasant nor amusing.
“Not nice, not funny.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than comedic.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the game to be more popular and receive additional updates, particularly in terms of optimization.
“I wish it was more popular and updated with better optimization.”
“The optimization in this game really enhances the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how the developers focus on optimization to improve performance.”
“I wish it was more popular and updated, and optimized a bit more.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues that make it unplayable at times.”
“Performance drops and long loading times really hinder the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game shows potential, its current issues hinder replayability, suggesting that future iterations could improve the experience and encourage players to return.
