SpelunKing: The Mine Match
- April 4, 2020
- Playcademy
Get on SteamSpelunKing: The Mine Match is a matching puzzle game with elements of adventure and treasure hunting. Players dig through mines, collecting gems and artifacts while avoiding dangers like falling rocks and explosives. The game features 100 levels, boss battles, and numerous power-ups to help players achieve high scores and unlock new characters. Also, there is a time-attack mode for additional replayability.
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Reviews
- A nice and chill puzzle game with fun exploration mechanics and great meta progression.
- Innovative match-3 mechanics that provide a purpose to gameplay, allowing players to improve buildings and explore the mine.
- Relaxing gameplay with no in-app purchases, making it enjoyable for casual players.
- The game is overly tedious, with RNG placement of tiles making it easy to get stuck on levels.
- Levels are long and repetitive, leading to boredom and frustration as no new mechanics are introduced after a certain point.
- Game-breaking bugs and poor optimization can lead to lost progress and a frustrating experience.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Spelunking the Mine Match" is characterized by its innovative match-3 mechanics combined with exploration elements, offering a chill puzzle experience with appealing visuals and meta progression. However, players note that the game can become repetitive and boring around levels 12-15 due to a lack of new mechanics, requiring a significant time investment to fully enjoy. Overall, it caters well to fans of the match-3 genre but may feel stagnant for some.
“A nice and chill puzzle game with fun exploration mechanics and great meta progression.”
“A good puzzle with innovative match-3 mechanics, nice meta game and pretty visuals.”
“If you like match 3 games, this one has a very innovative mechanic where you have to match to move around the mine.”
“It becomes boring around level 12-15 (10-15 hours) as no new mechanics are introduced.”
“Identical gameplay/concept.”
“Overall, the storyline of 'Spelunking the Mine Match' serves as a simple force behind the gameplay.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in "Spelunking the Mine Match" is generally considered simplistic and serves primarily as a backdrop for the gameplay, with some players noting its fun and silly elements alongside decent voice acting. While the game features a small town to build and upgrades to explore, many reviewers feel that the narrative lacks depth, which is disappointing given the effort put into the game's environment. Overall, fans of match-3 puzzles may enjoy the experience despite the story's shortcomings.
“Spelunking continues this with more great gameplay, story, and graphics that will satisfy your craving in this cool match 3 genre.”
“Upgrades, a small town to build up, and a fun silly little story with some decent voice acting.”
“Fun little storyline as well, yet if you're not sure then wait for a sale.”
“There's no real story to speak of, which is a real shame considering how much work they put into the town.”
“Overall, the storyline of 'Spelunking the Mine Match' serves as a simple force behind the gameplay.”
“Although the story is weaker, those who enjoy match-3 puzzles will be pleased.”
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being overly tedious and repetitive, requiring excessive effort to maintain resources and progress. Many players feel that the time and energy needed to explore the game’s levels do not justify the experience, leading to a lack of recommendation despite some finding value in discounted prices.
“Would require too much grinding to keep the lantern lit and earn hints, so it's not worth the time or energy.”
“It is tedious to get to the bottom of the mine shaft and explore all of the levels.”
“Can't really recommend it, since it does nothing new and is fairly tedious, but I did get it for $2 in a sale and at that price I don't regret it.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their prettiness and decent quality, complementing the innovative match-3 mechanics and engaging gameplay. While the animation is somewhat limited, the overall visual presentation is considered satisfactory and enhances the gaming experience.
“A good puzzle with innovative match-3 mechanics, nice meta game, and pretty visuals.”
“Spelunking continues this with more great gameplay, story, and graphics that will satisfy your craving in this cool match 3 genre.”
“The graphics are nice, and while there isn't much in the way of animation, it is decent too.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by its thematic and pleasant music, which effectively complements the overall experience.
“The music fits the theme and is atmospheric and pleasant.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music is consistently praised for its thematic relevance, creating an atmospheric and pleasant experience that enhances the overall gameplay.
“The music fits the theme and is atmospheric and pleasant.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have noted that the game suffers from poor optimization, as it generates excessive heat on PCs despite the effort put into the game's environment. Additionally, the lack of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience.
“The game generates excessive heat on my PC, which suggests poor optimization.”
“The lack of a compelling story is disappointing, especially given the effort put into the town, but the real issue is the game's poor optimization that causes my PC to overheat.”
