UnderMine

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Malditos Nerds
    Aug 11, 2020
    100
    UnderMine is built to punish, but also to reward those who overcome the challenge with effort and skill. It is a game that is always a pleasure to play again, and that can steal hours and hours of our lives with no apparent effort.
  2. Shacknews
    Aug 25, 2020
    80
    It’s worth noting that you’re still at the mercy of luck with the utterly randomized rooms and some runs can just plain out feel dirty while some have rewards galore, but it mostly feels fair. We say mostly because it felt like there was some hit and collision detection at times with finnicky spikes and holes in the floor that made for what felt like a few cheap deaths. Even so, it’s not enough to detract massively from the overall satisfying experience of adventure and progress that UnderMine provides.
  3. Hooked Gamers
    Aug 6, 2020
    75
    UnderMine is an addicting adventure that you can't put down. You could die time and time again but still load up for another run. Despite combat being repetitive over time, and relics not doing much to change the gameplay loop, we are still left with a fun roguelike experience. The progression system and it's permanent unlocks go along way to make things fun. Even when losing items after death, not having to restart completely keeps things refreshing. Boss battles are unique but require careful planning and patience because of challenging combat. With beautiful pixel art and a charming soundtrack, UnderMine is an enjoyable game.
  5. Cubed3
    Sep 28, 2023
    60
    As it is UnderMine is a slightly addictive, but also quite grindy roguelike which can get boring a bit too soon. With just a few changes, especially in the way boosting items such as artifacts work, as well as a few additional tools like weapons or skills (and maybe a more striking art style), it could be one of the genre's classics.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 19
  3. Negative: 1 out of 19
  1. azgoodaz
    Aug 20, 2019
    8
    Note: I did get this game for free. Getting the game for free doesn’t affect my review at all.

    --- This game is best played with a    Note: I did get this game for free. Getting the game for free doesn’t affect my review at all.

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    This game is best played with a controller, I tested it and it works with the Xbox One controller or ASTRO C40. I have not tested this game with a keyboard.

    Sometimes you ask yourself, what if 'The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth' & 'Enter the Gungeon' created a baby, what would it look like? This is the game. For an Early Access game, the pixel art style is amazing for what they’re trying to achieve with this game.

    Storyline premise, I have no idea, all I know is that your a lowly mining peasant who is sent on a journey with quests to rescue trapped people inside the goldmines, travel your way through dungeons and battle dangerous bosses.

    One cool thing about this game is that the game generates a new character name upon respawn at death (when health goes to 0) or at the creation of each new game save. So ideally, you will never have the same character ever.    … Full Review »
  2. Reddrik
    Sep 12, 2020
    7
    Unless the product insults the audience or is flawless in all it's aspects it isn't a 100 or 0.

    It is a simple yet effective game. It's not    Unless the product insults the audience or is flawless in all it's aspects it isn't a 100 or 0.

    It is a simple yet effective game. It's not as complex or well made as Isaac but it has it's own charm that just works. The items are a bit dull at times but recent patches has added better stuff.

    The story is fine and nothing special while the dialog catches your attention quite nicely. As far as I have seen there are only very few items that makes you really strong while the rest require the player to have skill.    … Full Review »
  3. Erzghostler
    Sep 2, 2020
    8
    One of my fav Roguelike games! Fun, good progression, interesting items & monsters.
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