The Mims Beginning
- February 20, 2014
- The End of The Sun Game Team
- 2h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "The Mims Beginning," players foster a civilization of small, cute creatures known as Mims, guiding them through challenges like resource management and external threats. The game features both peaceful and combat-focused scenarios, with a focus on strategy and planning. Players must ensure the survival and prosperity of their Mims colony across various planets and environments.
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Reviews
- The game features cute art and a whimsical atmosphere that makes it enjoyable and engaging.
- Gameplay is fun and easy to learn, making it a good choice for casual players looking for a light-hearted experience.
- The game introduces new elements at a reasonable pace, providing a sense of progression and challenge throughout the missions.
- The lack of a mid-mission save feature is a significant drawback, forcing players to restart lengthy missions if they need to stop playing.
- The AI can be frustrating, with characters often failing to perform necessary actions, leading to unnecessary micromanagement.
- Some gameplay mechanics and controls feel clunky and unintuitive, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story61 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is whimsical and engaging, featuring a campaign that introduces new elements and challenges with each mission, reminiscent of classic god simulators. However, players express frustration over the lack of mid-mission save options, which can lead to repeated failures and the need to restart lengthy missions, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the narrative is described as funny and charming, with a clear effort from developers to create a cohesive plot, though some transitions between missions feel abrupt and lacking in context.
“A funny and cute god/strategy game with missions and a survival mode, clearly made with a lot of love.”
“The game has a lot of options, which I also enjoy -- you can play in story mode, where you can choose from 5 different missions, starting quite easily and ending with a real challenge.”
“It is easy to understand but can be quite a challenge during the story.”
“The developers have clearly made an effort to give the game a semblance of plot, although the transitions between missions feel a bit sudden with no real explanation of why the little aliens are choosing the next landmass or what happened to everything you left behind on the last one.”
“For a long mission, this is quite the problem, so, although it definitely adds challenge, if you don't have some time set aside to complete a level, you can't really enjoy the game.”
“There is nothing groundbreaking here, though sadly, it's mostly just managing a few resources and keeping the chaos from getting out of control on a little plot of land you can build on mission after mission.”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its cute art and generally enjoyable mechanics, though it suffers from a lack of a save option and some poorly explained features, leading to frustration. While the gameplay loop is addictive and introduces new ideas throughout the campaign, it can become repetitive after extended play. Overall, it offers a light and easy experience, but some players feel it lacks depth and optimization in certain areas.
“Many things can be done instinctively, that's why the gameplay is pleasant and addictive.”
“I really enjoy how each scenario is completely different from the others, and I'm glad to discover new ways to use the gameplay even towards the end of the game.”
“The survival mode adds additional hours of gameplay.”
“But the gameplay is really rough.”
“Further, the game does not explain important parts of the mechanics, like how energy buildings work.”
“The AI and some game mechanics feel poorly optimized, which leads to more frustration than fun.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising their cutesy and colorful style, while others criticize them for being outdated and reminiscent of older titles. Many users note that while the visuals are charming and unique, they fall short in technical quality, with some textures appearing several years old. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for their aesthetic appeal, but they do not compensate for other gameplay shortcomings.
“The graphics are really pretty and cutesy.”
“Wonderful game, beautiful graphics, and witty dialog.”
“Beautiful graphics, runs very well, cute, entertaining and fills a niche in a genre which is sadly devoid of recent titles.”
“Bad graphics.”
“Unfortunately, the game is not what it seems; under the veneer of sweetness and 90s graphics lies something broken.”
“Graphic textures look like they're 8-10 years old (I'm running an Nvidia GeForce 780ti, if you are wondering).”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm and lightheartedness, featuring a blend of cute characters and whimsical scenarios that engage players. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to evoke laughter through its funny missions and quirky elements, although some note that a lack of sound can detract from the comedic experience. Overall, the humor is described as sweet and childlike, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The history and a sense of humor will pull everyone into the game.”
“A funny and cute god/strategy game with missions and a survival mode, clearly made with a lot of love.”
“Something sweet with a childlike humor, a god game focused on building and fostering life.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game demonstrates solid stability with minimal bugs, earning a positive initial impression. However, concerns about controls persist, and players remain cautious about future performance.
“Giving this a thumbs up for now; only time will tell. Not much there and terrible controls, but solid and bug-free so far. Let's see what happens to it.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the experience.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-composed and enhances the overall experience, complementing the gameplay with a timeless sense of humor.
“Everything is complemented by well-composed music and a timeless sense of humor.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and enjoyable ambiance, enhanced by its colorful tunes, creating an engaging experience for players.
“A very enjoyable game with a colorful tune and atmosphere.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as soldiers do not automatically replenish stamina, requiring constant micromanagement every 10-20 seconds. This is exacerbated by the game's fast speed setting, which many players use to expedite the repetitive tasks of farming materials and combat, leading to a lack of engaging content.
“Soldiers won't replenish their stamina on their own, so you are forced to micromanage that every 10-20 seconds. If you run the game on fast speed (which most players will), it becomes tedious, as the game doesn't offer much that feels engaging enough to warrant slowing down.”
“The constant need to grind for materials feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game. It detracts from the overall experience and makes progress feel painfully slow.”
“Grinding in this game is excessively repetitive, leading to burnout. The lack of variety in tasks makes it hard to stay motivated.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability of the game, noting that the option to increase difficulty significantly enhances the experience and encourages multiple playthroughs.
“You can make it incredibly challenging for yourself, so there's definitely a lot of replay value here.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
“Once you complete the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really diminishes the replay value.”
