Miner Wars 2081

1. Orpheusftw

   Jun 20, 2013

   10

   This (currently) 52 metascore is one of the greatest injustices I've ever witnessed. After a quarter century of solid gaming I've more or lessThis (currently) 52 metascore is one of the greatest injustices I've ever witnessed. After a quarter century of solid gaming I've more or less seen it all, and consider my opinion as qualified as anyone's. Miner Wars 2081 is an entertaining game with a solid presentation. It plays very well, and is a worthy homage to the Descent series.
   
   I do have to apologize for my "10". The game admittedly has a few rough edges, and I probably would have only given it an 8 or 9 at most. However, when unprofessional clowns feel the need to bury an otherwise solid game with Zeroes based only on "third party DRM" (which they've long since disabled), I just want to do my part in trying to bring the average back up into reality.… Expand

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2. richardking1

   Dec 3, 2012

   10

   I am really enjoying this game. Haven't played such title in a long time, perhaps never.
   6DOF in an open space? Great.
   Action and controls?I am really enjoying this game. Haven't played such title in a long time, perhaps never.
   6DOF in an open space? Great.
   Action and controls? Feels perfect, everyone will become natural-born-6dof-er
   Sounds & music? Great... actually the music is fantastic.
   Story is intriguing, I want to see how it all ends.
   The game is mostly about story/campaign and little on sandbox, but why would be that a bad thing? This way the developers resurrected 6DOF gaming, made it available for everyone, even those who would be lost in sandbox. I have heard they are not done with Miner Wars, so who knows what will come next?
   Everyone still hesitating -> just get this game!… Expand

   • 6 of 15 users found this helpful
4. MadGamer1258

   Nov 29, 2012

   10

   I want to like this game, and I do. I was following this studio for a two years, almost since they started and so I was able to watch how theyI want to like this game, and I do. I was following this studio for a two years, almost since they started and so I was able to watch how they grow and develop this game. And now, I am really happy it became true and released successfully. It is a great game with a lot of action, awesome story and well crafted graphics. And for those of you who are hating it for "not cool enough", I have a something for you - this is the first real game of this studio, they made it on their own, without the support of huge developer investing billions to the development. And still it is so huge and awesome! Which indie studio can do this? I think comparing to the price and their possibilities they did a wonderful job and they delivered a nice packet of fun.… Expand

   • 11 of 27 users found this helpful
5. LD9000

   Nov 28, 2012

   5

   I want to like this game, but I don't. I got both the pre-alpha, and this one. In essence, this is a space action game. What you see on theI want to like this game, but I don't. I got both the pre-alpha, and this one. In essence, this is a space action game. What you see on the screen, like ship customization is fluff, you can put on some weapons, but it's not quite as good as games like Space Rangers, so don't be deceived. I found the 6 DOF combat to be lacking. Yes, the ship can rotate, but I have not seen the up/down button, the equivalent of jump and crouch in action games, that would make flying in this game much better. I'm not really enjoying the combat mechanics that much. There's no shield. Once the enemy hits your armor, you are SOL - there's no way to repair a ship, unless you find one of the repair boxes or buy a repair kit. There's no rechargeable shield, and I find myself replaying battles too many times, even on normal difficulty. I tried the mining part, and am not really impressed by it: the screen shakes and there's black dust covering half the screen. This gives me 5 credits, if sold, and my ship can hold about 16 units. A repair kit costs 6000 credits. I really don't see myself mining for hours in this game.
   
   I don't really understand why I have to run out of fuel so quickly.… Expand

   • 14 of 20 users found this helpful
6. Scorcher24

   Dec 4, 2012

   3

   Always online DRM for singleplayer. That is all what is there to say. I can't understand how an Indie Developer thinks he can win the piracyAlways online DRM for singleplayer. That is all what is there to say. I can't understand how an Indie Developer thinks he can win the piracy war with measurements like this. It is not like I am never online or have an unstable connection - it is a matter of principle. I enjoy singleplayer and play online only with friends avoiding the abusive masses. Why do I need to log into a server on the other end of the world for playing offline and have my gaming experience maybe tainted with lags and connection issues? I don't expect it, but I don't take chances either, because we deal with an Indie here. I doubt that this developer is capable of having a worldwide network to ensure the maximum gaming performance for everyone.
   
   I give 3 points because the game itself seems to work, but any more would be praising the devil.
   Ubisoft learned its lesson - hopefully Keen Software House will learn it before it is too late.… Expand

   • 6 of 13 users found this helpful
7. Diswin

   Jan 17, 2013

   2

   Another desperate attempt to squeeze some money from canonical title. Game is not "Descent", its not even close to Descent. Poor design, uglyAnother desperate attempt to squeeze some money from canonical title. Game is not "Descent", its not even close to Descent. Poor design, ugly battle mechanic, weird multi-functional repair boxes, paranoid storyline with China, Russia and so one. Graphics can be better and loading times are shorter. Sound and music... yes, there are sound and music in the game, not worth mentioning anyway. Overall - waste of money.… Expand

   • 2 of 6 users found this helpful
8. valiorik

   Dec 28, 2012

   0

   It very poor on content. And the sandbox doesn't looks like a sandbox at all. You are simply flying in narrow tunnels all of the time. PlusIt very poor on content. And the sandbox doesn't looks like a sandbox at all. You are simply flying in narrow tunnels all of the time. Plus you must be always online to play it. Why? I have no idea. Online doesn't give you anything.… Expand

   • 2 of 8 users found this helpful

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