Super Mining Mechs Review

Resource management games can be a Marmite experience. Moreover, repetition kicks in, and there is that almighty grind fest to contend with. This worried me when I was sent Super Mining Mechs. This simple indie game had the right ingredients to be interesting, casual, and simple to master. However, it teeters on the edge of every worrisome shortcoming.

Delayed Victory and Eastasiasoft have collaborated to create this side-scrolling, pixelated, single-player title. It follows a rudimentary gameplay loop, and understanding the core elements is a walk in the park. This is great if you have a short attention span, but bad if you want depth and a challenge. Luckily, there are plenty of upgrades and little tasks on offer to keep you focused and entertained throughout.

Super Mining Mechs tells a tale of wastefulness.

Humans are a wasteful bunch. Unfortunately, this problem rears its ugly head in Super Mining Mechs. You play the part of a mech operator who works for a heavy-duty mining firm. This team must work in dangerous environments if they are to gather every valuable resource. Furthermore, they must visit far-off planets to gather rare and expensive materials.

As the game evolves, you quickly realise that each planet has some unique elements. However, much of the gameplay loop follows a repetitive approach. Effectively, you must identify what resources to gather and plan a route. As you explore, you’ll discover hidden power supplies, mines, and environmental issues. Your helpful team offers advice, and you must use the surrounding materials to build new items and overcome every obstacle.

Limited planning.

This no-thrills and easy approach will not appeal to everyone. Yet, it was a refreshing change from other, more challenging titles. Additionally, I liked the odd witty moment and the simple stage design. Although it wasn’t testing, I rarely tired of what I saw. Consequently, as long as I played it for short periods, I enjoyed the understated action.

Super Mining Mechs is pretty dated.

Pixelated graphics are a familiar design choice. Super Mining Mechs takes this to the next level with its dated graphics, simple colour palette, and basic character models. Moreover, the animation is straightforward but suitable. The simplicity doesn’t stop there! The audio is rough but well thought out. Loud music and louder sound effects dominate proceedings. Subsequently, you get the feeling of heavy machinery and danger.

Moving across each relatively large alien planet was a cinch. The controls are extremely basic, and even the most inexperienced of players will master them. Furthermore, the handy UI makes it easy to understand every move. Replay value will vary per user. If you love exploring and the grind, you’ll play this for hours. However, you could rush every level and mission and have it done in no time.

Super Mining Mechs is a fun indie title.

I’m a fan of grindy, resource-gathering titles. The mindless gameplay, simple mechanics, and casual nature are appealing. Moreover, there is a small sense of reward when you complete every mission and gather every key item. This is why Super Mining Mechs works. Its straightforward ideas work perfectly alongside other hectic endeavours. Accordingly, I think you should buy a copy from the Xbox store!