Super Mining Mechs
- October 25, 2024
- Delayed Victory
- 16h median play time
Get on Steam"Super Mining Mechs" is a game where players embark on an underground exploration mission on another planet to find alternative resources for Earth. Players can construct their own mining mechs and complete missions to unlock new parts and skills. The game features online co-op multiplayer for up to 8 players and allows for the upgrade of mechs to improve digging abilities. The ultimate goal is to collect all elements and complete missions to restore Earth's natural resources.
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 while listening to music or podcasts.
- The developer is highly responsive to feedback, quickly addressing bugs and implementing community suggestions, which enhances the overall experience.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the later stages, leading to a lack of engagement and motivation to continue.
- Some players find the dialogue and story elements to be cringeworthy and poorly written, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There are issues with bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes, which can be frustrating for players.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of incremental upgrades and exploration reminiscent of classic digging games, but it suffers from repetitive mechanics and a lack of depth compared to its predecessor. While some players appreciate the cozy and satisfying loop of digging, upgrading, and exploring, others find it tedious and lacking meaningful challenges, particularly with the new planets offering little variety. Overall, the game is seen as a solid expansion with improved controls and customization, but it could benefit from more engaging mechanics and a deeper gameplay loop.
“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 mechanics for missions and upgrades are also great — they make it much more fun and challenging.”
“Do you love endless grinding, repetitive gameplay, and having every goal take hours to achieve just so you can start over again?”
“It lacks any form of mechanical depth that the previous game had slight hints of.”
“The gameplay loop is digging to find resources to soup up your mech to mine faster and carry more, and you just keep repeating this coupled with a task of digging to the lowest depth of the planet and clearing the machines at the bottom.”
- story50 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as simplistic and often tedious, with many players finding the dialogue and plot unengaging or childish. While some appreciate the lighthearted nature and voice acting, others feel it detracts from the gameplay, which is more enjoyable when focused solely on mining mechanics. Overall, the narrative adds a layer of charm but is often considered a secondary aspect to the core gameplay 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!”
“There's more to do compared to the first game, but the story and dialogues are dumb and annoying.”
“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.”
- music19 mentions
- 84 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, providing a relaxing and enjoyable backdrop that complements the gameplay. Many players appreciate the chill vibe of the soundtrack, noting that it allows for a casual gaming experience, whether playing solo or with friends. Some users specifically highlight standout tracks, particularly on certain levels, while others mention that the music is engaging enough to keep them coming back for more.
“The soundtrack fits with the vibe and is very good, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
“The music is excellent and the characters feel very much alive.”
“The soundtrack absolutely slaps; the gameplay is both relaxing and casual, yet engaging enough to keep you coming back for more.”
“Music is louder than some dialogues by default.”
“I miss the original soundtrack.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their sharpness, detail, and appealing art style, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. Many users appreciate the cute visuals and thematic consistency, although some find them acceptable rather than outstanding. Overall, the graphics enhance the gaming experience, complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
“If you like cool graphics... this is it.”
“The visuals are sharper and more detailed, enhancing the game's overall atmosphere.”
“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.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is a polarizing experience; while some players find satisfaction in the effort required for upgrades and appreciate the variety across worlds, others find the repetitive gameplay tedious and overwhelming, leading to frustration and a loss of interest.
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
“Do you love endless grinding, repetitive gameplay, and having every goal take hours to achieve just so you can start over again?”
“I got as far as the second set of missions before it became too tedious to play anymore.”
“I did enjoy the game, but the more I played it, the more it kept getting tedious and annoying to do anything.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it cringe-worthy and poorly executed, while others still appreciate its comedic elements. Overall, the humor seems to be a significant point of contention, detracting from the experience for many.
“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 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'm trying to 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 bland and uninspired, lacking the depth and immersion I was hoping for.”
“Despite the improved visuals, the overall 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's stability is criticized for being plagued by bugs and broken achievements, indicating a rushed development process. However, players appreciate the developers' responsiveness, noting that some issues are addressed quickly, reflecting an ongoing commitment to improving the game's stability.
“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 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.”
