Super Mining Mechs
- October 25, 2024
- Delayed Victory
- 16h median play time
Get on SteamBuild your own Super Mining Mech and explore the underground in search of new natural resources. Customize your mech with unlockable parts to dig deeper than ever - by yourself or with up to 7 friends in online co-op multiplayer! So, what are you waiting for? There’s mining to be done!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Super Mining Mechs is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering more content, better graphics, and a smoother gameplay experience.
- The game provides a relaxing and addictive mining experience, perfect for casual play or while multitasking.
- The developer is highly responsive to feedback and actively works on updates, enhancing the game's quality and player experience.
- Some players have reported pacing issues, particularly in the later stages of the game where progression can feel slow and tedious.
- The dialogue and story elements can be perceived as cringeworthy or overly simplistic, detracting from the overall experience.
- There are occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with multiplayer functionality and menu navigation, which can disrupt gameplay.
- gameplay38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features a satisfying loop of digging, upgrading, and exploring, though some mechanics, like the cold/heat system and magma receding, can feel slow and unnecessary. While the game offers a cozy and casual experience with improved controls and new mission designs, it lacks depth in character interactions and side quests. Overall, it successfully expands on its predecessor with more content and strategic elements, making it enjoyable despite some repetitive aspects.
“The gameplay keeps you hooked with its constant action and well-crafted challenges, though it’s not without its flaws.”
“Very fun to play, gameplay is simple but satisfying, and who doesn't like digging a hole.”
“The new mission design, integrated with elements from the periodic table, adds a layer of strategy that makes gameplay more engaging and strategic than before.”
“The magma mechanic on Vulcanar recedes too slowly for my liking and felt like too much waiting.”
“It was actually so slow I found myself ignoring the core mechanics of the game and just using explosives since money wasn't a problem anymore, and the cold/heat mechanic is useless and doesn't do anything besides exist to slow you down.”
“The characters also just do less; there's no quests that pop up for extra stuff to do on the side, they are just there for gameplay mechanics.”
- story37 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as light and somewhat silly, with a mix of enjoyable elements and cheesy dialogue that doesn't detract from the gameplay. Players appreciate the revamped missions, voice acting, and the exploration of different planets, though some feel the narrative is simplistic and aimed at a younger audience. Overall, while the story may not be deep, it adds a charming layer to the relaxing mining experience.
“Besides that, I can tell the developers are having fun with this game; the voices, the story, the achievements, everything is made to be special without being too serious.”
“I love the story behind the colonies and different locations with different weather themes.”
“Voice acting, a storyline, exploring multiple worlds, and more planned for the future!”
“Mindless mining game with a bit of a story attached to it.”
“The plot is nonsense.”
“The story is clearly written for ages 2 to 4, which is weird because the gameplay itself is probably a bit too complex for children of that age group.”
- music18 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and engaging qualities, enhancing the overall relaxing experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, with some tracks described as "stellar" and "awesome," making it suitable for both solo play and social gaming. While the music complements the gameplay well, there are minor concerns about its volume overshadowing dialogue at times.
“Very nice and calm game, the soundtrack fits with the vibe and is very good, and the art style is very nice.”
“The soundtrack on the 3rd planet is absolutely stellar.”
“The sound track absolutely slaps; the gameplay is both relaxing and casual, but engaging enough to keep you coming back for more.”
“Music is louder than some dialogues by default.”
“I miss the original soundtrack.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their sharpness and detail, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. Many users appreciate the cute art style and the vibrant new worlds, although some find the graphics acceptable rather than outstanding. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, complementing the game's calming vibe and engaging soundtrack.
“Very nice and calm game, the soundtrack fits with the vibe and the art style is very nice.”
“I love the new visuals; they look amazing!”
“The graphics are cute, but that is no excuse for the dialogue and sad attempts at humor to be so cringe-inducing.”
“It has good music that doesn't tire, acceptable graphics, and distinctive enough resource nodes that you'll be able to tell them apart (except for tin which looks like a rock).”
“The graphics look way sharper, and now there are these awesome new worlds where you can mine all kinds of resources to pimp out your mech.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and annoying over time, others appreciate the satisfying upgrades and the distinctiveness of each world, making the grinding experience enjoyable for those who prefer a casual approach to achievement hunting.
“I did enjoy the game, but the more I played it, the more it kept getting tedious and annoying to do anything.”
“If you like grinding for extra effort for some achievements in a hyper-casual way, this is for you.”
“Grinding for upgrades is very satisfying, and each world feels different enough to keep it interesting.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it cringe-worthy and poorly executed, while others appreciate its comedic elements. Overall, the attempts at humor seem to fall flat for many, overshadowing the game's other qualities.
“It has good humor too!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is an enhanced version of its predecessor, featuring sharper and more detailed visuals that significantly improve the overall experience. While it retains the same core premise and genre, the improvements contribute to a more immersive environment.
“The visuals are sharper and more detailed, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere.”
“If you liked the first mining mechs, you will like this one as well. While it's easy to say 'it's the same game but better', I refrain from that because, while yes, it is the same premise, same genre, same atmosphere and so on, it has improved upon a lot. It has taken the core of the first game and improved upon it heavily.”
“The atmosphere feels stale and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
“Despite the improved visuals, the atmosphere still falls flat and fails to engage the player.”
“The game tries to create a tense atmosphere, but it often feels forced and artificial.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and broken achievements, leading to a frustrating experience for players. However, the developers are notably responsive and actively addressing issues, with some bugs being fixed within hours of being reported.
“It's a buggy mess with broken achievements and rushed pretty much everything, with fake predetermined progression. Unlike the first game, where you could actually use skill to skip parts if you knew what you were doing.”
“It's definitely buggy, but the developers are really responsive and clearly actively working on the bugs. One I was experiencing even got fixed within a couple of hours of me encountering it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players feel that the lack of unique variables in upgrades, which are primarily just higher-tier versions of existing equipment, diminishes the game's replayability.
“Upgrades don't seem to have unique variables, instead just being higher-tier versions of the prior equipment, leading to a lack of replayability.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again since the story doesn't change.”
“The game lacks different paths or choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
