Weebish Mines
- April 20, 2017
- DXF Games
Get on SteamIn Weebish Mines, search an expansive underground mine to recover a family's lost pets in the style of Metroidvania games. Discover gems to power unique items such as pickaxes, guns, and bombs to assist you on your journey. Beware of being statue-ized, or it's game over! This game is reminiscent of the classic NES games, providing a nostalgic experience for players.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging gameplay experience with a lot of depth, encouraging exploration and strategic thinking.
- The pixel graphics create an interesting world, and the music and sound effects enhance the overall atmosphere.
- The developer is attentive and dedicated, providing a fun and challenging experience that rewards experimentation.
- The game can be very unforgiving, with limited resources and a steep learning curve that may frustrate some players.
- Control customization is limited, which can lead to awkward gameplay experiences, especially for keyboard users.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more after completing it.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its unique mechanics and solid execution, providing a fun and engaging experience without excessive hand-holding. Players appreciate the low-resolution design that allows for more gameplay depth, and many find the core mechanics interesting and rewarding once mastered. Overall, the game combines a great concept with enjoyable and innovative gameplay.
“The gameplay mechanics are unique; I didn't have a chance to play Legacy of the Wizard on NES, which Weebish Mines claims to be inspired by, so I can't tell to what extent the mechanics were borrowed from there.”
“The gameplay mechanics are unique (I didn't have a chance to play Legacy of the Wizard on NES, which Weebish Mines claims to be inspired by, so I can't tell to what extent the mechanics were borrowed from there).”
“The gameplay is simple and very solid.”
“Fantastic once you have a grasp of the core mechanics.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's pixel graphics have received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the charm and creativity of the ultra low-resolution art style, others find it off-putting despite their love for pixel art. Overall, the graphics are described as well-executed, contributing to an engaging world filled with diverse enemies and collectibles.
“I like this game the way the story takes you into the pixel graphics world.”
“Excellent ultra low-res graphics.”
“But every time I was turned off by its low-res graphics, despite the fact that I actually love pixel-art games.”
“The ultra low resolution graphics are very well done and create an interesting world to explore that is populated with many different kinds of enemies and collectibles.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story effectively immerses players in its pixel graphics world, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“I like this game the way the story takes you into the pixel graphics world.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, noting that the random placement of key objectives on the map for each new playthrough enhances the experience and encourages multiple runs.
“Some key objectives are placed on the map randomly for each new game, which adds significant replay value.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered reasonable and not intrusive, while the sound effects are praised for their quality and relevance to the on-screen actions. Overall, the audio experience enhances gameplay without being distracting.
“The music was reasonable (not annoying like some games), and the sound effects are very good and fit the on-screen activity that produced the sound.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised as great, indicating a strong and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“Great atmosphere”
“Great atmosphere”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been a challenge for some users, leading to frame rate stuttering; however, with developer support and various adjustments, players have found ways to improve performance.
“After speaking with the developer and trying quite a few different things to get this game working, I have managed to get it running with less frame rate stuttering.”
