The Geology Game

About

The Geology Game is a single player action game. It was developed by Spaghetti Code and was released on March 5, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The Geology Game" is a single-player, turn-based rock identification game for Windows and Linux/Steam OS. Explore 70 worldwide landscapes and discover over 600 geological finds, including fossils, bedrocks, and minerals. Collect and identify different types of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic bedrocks, and fill your museum with exhibits. With 682 units sold, this game offers a unique and educational experience for geology enthusiasts.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

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The game has potential educational value, especially for children and amateurs interested in geology.
Building and managing the museum can be satisfying as players collect fossils and minerals from around the world.
Despite its flaws, many players find the game entertaining and enjoyable for short play sessions.

The user interface is primitive and can be confusing, requiring considerable trial and error to understand.
A comprehensive tutorial is lacking, making it difficult for new players to figure out how to play.
The game has limited replayability and can become repetitive, with much of the gameplay involving monotonous clicking.

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Users find the game's replayability to be limited due to the monotonous and repetitive nature of gameplay, particularly the tedious clicking involved in breaking rocks. This lack of variety contributes to a sense of boredom, making it less appealing for repeated playthroughs.
- “Boring, repetitive click-click-click on breaking rocks; limited replayability.”