The Mims Beginning

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In "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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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+23

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

story24 positive mentions

grinding7 negative mentions

The game features cute art and charming characters, making it visually appealing.
Gameplay is fun and engaging, with a mix of strategy and resource management that keeps players invested.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have shown commitment to improving the game.

The lack of a save option during missions is frustrating, forcing players to restart lengthy levels if they need to leave.
Gameplay can become tedious and repetitive, especially with long mission durations and limited variety in tasks.
The controls and camera mechanics are awkward, making navigation and unit management cumbersome.

story
138 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
78%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, featuring a whimsical narrative that follows the mims on their journey across floating islands, with humorous cutscenes and engaging objectives. However, many players express frustration over the lack of mid-mission save options, which can lead to repetitive gameplay and the need to restart lengthy missions. While the story has its charming moments and introduces new elements throughout the campaign, some reviewers find it lacking depth and coherence, particularly in how missions connect to the overarching plot.
- “The story is well presented both visually and in terms of narrative, right at the start it kind of teases you what happened that led the mims to have to flee their planet, which kept me interested in going on, and it also introduces you to some unique characters that help shape the story and add character to these little folks.”
- “The mims beginning tells a story about you being an invisible 'god' helping the mims to bring those planets back to life!”
- “I really like how the story is expanding and how it's presented to the player; I wish the mims will have the voice acting added to the cutscenes to further fulfill the presentation.”
- “This game was created for over 6 years by an inexperienced 5-person team, and you can tell it even if you only played once without knowing the backstory of this game.”
- “Each mission was just chores and waiting, with only a hint of story in a big picture I don't really care about.”
- “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.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
70%
6%
The gameplay of the game is characterized by its charming art style and solid mechanics, offering a mix of real-time strategy and resource management that can be both engaging and frustrating. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of gameplay experiences, including unique challenges and innovative mechanics, some criticize the lack of a save option and the repetitive nature of certain tasks. Overall, the game provides a fun and addictive experience, though it may require patience due to its learning curve and occasional roughness in execution.
- “There's a decent level of depth to the gameplay that makes the game compelling.”
- “Cute creatures, interestingly unique gameplay, and loads of different ways to play the game make it very easy to learn, play, and master.”
- “The gameplay mechanics at work here are intricate, providing a rich and deep experience with a clever resource economy and challenging goals.”
- “This game in one word: awkward - gameplay, interface, movement, buildings, graphics, broken-English story, lack of mid-level saves.”
- “The AI and some game mechanics feel poorly optimized, which leads to more frustration than fun.”
- “The plot is meh, the humor is of the terrible Teletubbies variety, and the gameplay is largely about resource management with little reward.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
52%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while the art style is colorful and cute, it often resembles outdated visuals from the mid-2000s. Some players appreciate the charming design and smooth performance, especially on lower-end systems, but others criticize the graphical fidelity and camera issues, suggesting that the overall aesthetic feels unpolished. Despite these criticisms, the game's whimsical visuals and character designs are generally well-received, contributing to its unique appeal.
- “The game has a lovely vibe, characters are cute, animals are adorable, artwork is great.”
- “The graphics are very detailed, the artwork is beautiful, the mechanics are flawless.”
- “Beautiful graphics, runs very well, cute, entertaining and fills a niche in a genre which is sadly devoid of recent titles.”
- “Graphics look like they are from 2005, half of the sound effects were taken from Minecraft, and the camera is only tolerable unless you try to see anything up close.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is not what it seems; under the veneer of sweetness and 90s graphics lies something broken.”
- “The graphics could be better; they resemble those from 6 years ago and feel outdated.”
humor
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, characterized by charming dialogue, funny cutscenes, and a lighthearted tone that appeals to players of all ages. While many find the humor cute and entertaining, some feel it can become repetitive or overly simplistic, particularly for adult players. Overall, the game's whimsical characters and comedic elements contribute positively to the gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for those who appreciate a playful narrative.
- “A funny and cute god/strategy game with missions and a survival mode, clearly made with a lot of love.”
- “The dialogue throughout the game is both charming and humorous, and the cutscenes give the mims substance rather than just being 'things' you control like it is in most god games.”
- “The mims have some silly one-liners during cut-scenes that let me know this game has a good humor about itself.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
29%
18%
The music in the game receives largely positive feedback, with many players praising its beauty, relaxation, and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. While some find the soundtrack generic and lacking in variety, others appreciate its well-composed nature and how it complements the game's mechanics and visuals. Overall, the music is considered a strong aspect, contributing to the game's charm and atmosphere.
- “The music in the game is really beautiful; I just gotta say 10/10 for that, classic type of music that stimulates the need to play this beautiful strategy game.”
- “Great music and sound effects in the game; they are as good as the game looks in the screenshots.”
- “The soundtrack is relaxing and interesting.”
- “The slow-paced gameplay and the almost non-existing soundtrack do cause a heavy sense of lack, but the game shows plenty of potential thanks to great and well-used mechanics, allowing for more than decent gameplay.”
- “On the negative side, the music seems quite generic, which simply shouldn’t be the case on an alien world.”
- “The soundtrack is passable, mostly because I’m largely distracted by the beauty of my adorable alien empire.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly as levels progress, with the need for constant micromanagement of resources and stamina. The addition of disasters increases the grinding required to advance, detracting from the overall enjoyment and variety of gameplay. Despite the game's simple mechanics, the tactical depth can feel overwhelming, leading to a sense of monotony in the grinding process.
- “After a few levels, it begins to feel tedious.”
- “Instead of adding variety, disasters just add more necessary grinding to be able to complete a level.”
- “While the overall gameplay is fairly simple, the tactics aren’t; advancing in the game feels like a tedious task.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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Overall, the game demonstrates impressive stability for an early access title, with users reporting no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes. It runs smoothly on low system requirements, earning positive feedback for its consistent performance despite some control issues.
- “System requirements are low, and it runs great.”
- “Solid and bug-free so far; let's see what happens to it.”
- “Even more amazing is that this is still an early access game, so bugs and glitches are normally accepted and typically expected.”
- “No glitches in gameplay, no graphics hiccups or units falling through maps, no game crashes.”
- “But it is consistent and it is not especially buggy.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for players seeking a challenge, though some users note that the current version lacks variety. Anticipation for future updates, such as a survival mode, suggests potential for enhanced replay value. Overall, it has received positive feedback for its replayability alongside its aesthetics and innovation.
- “And you can make it unbearably hard on yourself, so there's definitely a lot of replay value here.”
- “Final score: 8/10 for aesthetic, replayability, and innovation.”
- “Currently, there is not a lot of replay value (likely to change in the final version with survival mode).”
- “The game offers some challenge, but it doesn't provide enough incentive to replay once you've completed it.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The optimization of the game is described as inconsistent, with players experiencing varying performance levels. Many have noted the need for extensive micromanagement to maintain smooth gameplay, alongside some camera control issues; however, developers are actively addressing these concerns.
- “I found that I had to do a lot more micromanaging than I wanted, which means selecting mims one by one and turning off their autonomy so that they'd do as I instructed, just to ensure things would run smoothly.”
- “The optimization options available really allow players to tailor their experience, making it smoother and more enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate how the game provides various settings to enhance performance, allowing for a more seamless gameplay experience.”
- “One thing I must say is that performance is somewhat of a hit or miss.”
- “The only two issues are: not perfect camera controls and optimization of gameplay, but the developers are working on it.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant and enjoyable ambiance, enhanced by a colorful soundtrack and abundant ambient sounds that contribute to an immersive experience.
- “A very enjoyable game with a colorful tune and atmosphere.”
- “Ambient sounds are plentiful and add to the atmosphere.”