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Stone Miner is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by ZPLAY Games and was released on September 5, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

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59%Audience ScoreBased on 7,880 reviews
gameplay21 positive mentions
monetization2.2k negative mentions

  • Satisfying and relaxing gameplay with a fun mining concept.
  • Simple, addictive, and good time killer for short sessions.
  • Playable offline by turning off internet connection, which helps avoid ads.
  • Excessive and intrusive ads interrupt gameplay frequently, including forced ads even after purchasing ad removal.
  • Game is laggy and prone to crashes and freezes, causing loss of progress and poor user experience.
  • Limited content with only 40-56 levels and repetitive gameplay; lacks ongoing updates and more challenging progression.
  • monetization

    2,399 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    7% positive mentions, 1% neutral mentions, 92% negative mentions

    The game features an excessive and intrusive amount of ads, including forced mid-game advertisements that frequently disrupt gameplay and progress. Despite purchasing the "no ads" option, many users report that ads still persist, diminishing the overall experience. While some find the game fun, the overwhelming ad presence and related technical issues like crashes and lag make it frustrating and often unplayable without paying or playing offline.

    • “Paid for the "no ads" upgrade, and the game made no changes to the gameplay except for the following two changes: (1) no mid-game interrupting ads (2) free rail cart.”
    • “After level 48 it gives you the option to go back and replay the stages, I spent $6.99 for unlimited carts & no ads.”
    • “I think it's cheap and no reason not to buy no ads to save the headache.”
    • “The game is basically unplayable without paying to remove the forced ads only.”
    • “So many forced, unskippable ads constantly in your face that it is pretty much unplayable.”
    • “The sheer amount of forced ads is awful.”
  • stability

    170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    1% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 99% negative mentions

    The game suffers from frequent and severe stability issues, including constant freezing, crashing, and glitches that often cause loss of progress and force restarts. Ads frequently trigger these problems, and many users report poor performance even on high-end devices, making the game largely unplayable in its current state.

    • “I have had to reinstall it 3 times and it still freezes every time at level 35.”
    • “I give this game 1 star because it freezes constantly and I have to completely reload the game to unfreeze it; it also restarts the level every time you play it.”
    • “A buggy and unstable mess, this game not only regularly crashed after watching advertisements, but also crashed my phone entirely.”
  • gameplay

    106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 66% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally described as simple, repetitive, and somewhat enjoyable but is heavily overshadowed by an excessive and intrusive number of ads, often interrupting play mid-level. Many users find the frequent forced ads disruptive and detracting from the overall experience, alongside occasional lag and janky controls. While the base gameplay concept has potential, relentless ad interruptions limit player engagement and enjoyment.

    • “Fun addicting gameplay.”
    • “Super satisfying and the gameplay is amazing!”
    • “Fun but repetitive gameplay.”
    • “You will be prompted to watch an ad after every 10 seconds of repetitive, tedious gameplay, which only makes the same tedious gameplay slightly faster; this allows you to buy upgrades that let you get to the next ad slightly faster.”
    • “But about every 30 seconds there's an ad which ruins the gameplay and it's not even at a good stopping point; most of the time it's in the middle, and then everything you do also triggers another ad, so it's about a 50/50 split between playing and ads. For that reason, I uninstalled.”
    • “The gameplay is repetitive and quickly becomes dull, especially with the constant ad interruptions.”
  • graphics

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    37% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 28% negative mentions

    User reviews on the game's graphics are highly mixed, with many criticizing poor, laggy, and unappealing visuals that often fail to match promotional materials, while others appreciate the smoothness and quality of the graphics when the game runs well. Frequent glitches, slow performance, and intrusive ads further detract from the visual experience for many players. However, some users do find the graphics satisfying and enjoyable, particularly as the game progresses.

    • “It's fun when it works and has decent graphics, great upgrades, and is a very easy game to play.”
    • “Really good for killing time and the mechanics are super simple, graphics are generally pretty smooth, too.”
    • “So satisfying and good graphics!”
    • “Game is also a resource pig for the low caliber graphics.”
    • “Does this game ever become any more fun than just moving your truck up and down the screen? After the first three to four levels, this game just becomes boring and repetitive. Also, why do the graphics look way better in the ad for the game than they do in the actual game?”
    • “This is the worst game I've ever played. The graphics are terrible, and you have to wait an hour just for it to load even with no other apps open. I'm uninstalling this game right now.”
  • grinding

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 7% neutral mentions, 93% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect is described as initially satisfying and cathartic but quickly becomes tedious and repetitive, often interrupted by frequent ads that hinder progression. Upgrades feel overpriced or slow to obtain, making the gameplay feel stale and frustrating over time. While some enjoy the chill, mindless grinding, many find the overall experience bogged down by excessive grinding and monetization barriers.

    • “You will be prompted to watch an ad after every 10 seconds of repetitive, tedious gameplay, which only slightly speeds up the same tedious gameplay. This ad-watching cycle is required to buy upgrades that let you reach the next ad faster.”
    • “Suddenly, after level 1 every power-up requires watching an ad to collect, making levels tedious. Some cosmetic upgrades cost the equivalent of $40, and one pet requires watching 300 ads to unlock!”
    • “But now when you do the daily special for gems, it causes your grinder to revert back to grinding power zero even though it still shows your progress, making you go all the way back to level 1 just to mine stone at a reasonable rate.”
  • optimization

    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    20% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, causing frequent lag, stuttering, freezing, and crashes, particularly due to numerous spawned entities and mismatched hitboxes. Many users find the poor performance detracts from the gameplay experience, with some noting that ads exacerbate these problems. Despite its potential, the game requires substantial improvements to run smoothly.

    • “Also, how is it so well optimized?”
    • “Great game, definitely needs more optimization though.”
    • “I enjoy playing it, has potential to be good but it also is very laggy and feels a bit unoptimized; however, I think with enough updates and time the game will be better.”
    • “The game itself would be quite fun if it weren't for the very poor performance; the game lags badly, likely due to all the entities that spawn when you mine.”
    • “The game is also insanely laggy, stuttering, and freezing every few seconds.”
    • “Spends the vast majority of the time stuttering, freezing, and crashing.”
  • music

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    Users commonly note the absence of in-game music, which makes the experience feel empty and repetitive, though some appreciate the game’s relaxing nature when paired with their own music. However, frequent and intrusive ads that sometimes use copyrighted Nintendo music or disrupt users' background audio are a major annoyance. Overall, the lack of original in-game music and problematic ad interruptions negatively impact the audio experience.

    • “This game is true to its word and is actually playable with in-game sounds, except for in-game music which was the only thing false about the advert.”
    • “Most ads are optional and it is a good game for listening to music and having something to do, but it does get repetitive.”
    • “One of the ads used one of your soundtracks from Kirby's Dream Land 3.”
    • “There's no background music and it gets old quick - don't waste your time downloading it.”
    • “The ads are so often it's annoying as heck and the worst part is if I have a song playing in the background it stops that app for some stupid ad.”
    • “This game was bad because the music from the ad was not in the game.”
  • humor

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    User opinions on the game's humor are mixed, with some finding it genuinely funny and entertaining, while others feel the humor is overshadowed by repetitive gameplay and excessive ads. Overall, the humor appeals to certain players but is hindered by negative gameplay experiences for others.

    • “It's funny and awesome with some Wachovia abilities that can give you a lot of money. I love it so much.”
    • “Hahaha hahaha so funny! This game makes me laugh so much, I literally peed ”
    • “This game is very funny.”
  • emotional

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players express strong frustration and disappointment due to frequent lag, unresponsive controls, and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, resulting in a deeply negative emotional experience. Many describe feeling upset and regretful, with some unwilling to continue playing or recommend the game.

    • “Such a heartbreaking experience.”
    • “I hate this game because I keep getting errors. I rate it 1 star. I cried because I lost my money.”
    • “Plss fix this because it is lagging and not responding to touch. I don't like it. ”
  • story

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The story aspect is widely criticized for being almost non-existent, with players noting a lack of meaningful narrative or clear goals. Frequent interruptions from ads and paywall prompts further disrupt the experience, detracting from any potential engagement with the game's minimal storyline.

    • “If you like games with six to ten forced ads interrupting gameplay per level with no reward at all, add blocks on every game function, and a mediocre game with no goal or story, then this is the game for you.”
    • “Too many pop-ups trying to get me to pay money, no storyline, simple gameplay, and lackluster levels with no end goal.”
    • “I did like the game but it could use some more storyline.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Replayability is limited, as the game is enjoyable but can be completed quickly, leading to overpowered characters and reduced incentive to play again.

    • “4 stars because it's fun, but beaten in a day and you're OP so no real replay value.”
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Play Times

6h Median play time
6h Average play time
6-6h Spent by most gamers
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Stone Miner is a casual simulation game.

Stone Miner is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Stone Miner.

Stone Miner was released on September 5, 2021.

Stone Miner was developed by ZPLAY Games.

Stone Miner has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Stone Miner for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Stone Miner is a single player game.

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