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This was one of those rare gems that players find. Out of Ore is a fun mining simulator, fun solo for some time before things get too big, and absolutely fun with friends as progress can be made. In short, fun [b]gameplay[/b] that can either entice or bore players after some time.

Out of Ore's [b]gameplay[/b] revolves around the player acquiring ores and minerals around them to sell to the shop. The more that is refined, the more can be made, and bigger purchases can be made to make even more. Out of Ore boasts a few giant open world maps for players to explore. In a way, it does feel like Minecraft in this major "wow, I wonder what's out there and want to explore". Going up and down in the game is a little more tricky. The player can exit the vehicle and explore the map third person, but making one wrong step can get players stuck in a pit. Players can recall their vehicles very easily from a menu if they happen to flip. Automation is another big feature in the game, though players need to wrap their head around how the concept works. From what I understand it is a straight flow chart, sort of an A to Z arrow. The arrow can branch off on its way to Z, but needs to end at Z for the automation to function (or for the materials to process through). Building in quite easy in the game with different build modes being allowed. Vehicles can be placed more or less anywhere and are delivered by helicopter. Players can also build their own structures, given they have the materials. More or less everything on the map can be changed or interacted with. Beware of explosives, some of the bigger ones make big holes. 

The [b]graphics and visuals[/b] are okay for what they are. They aren't cartooney, over the top fancy, or anything of that nature. The game has decent assets that animate as much as possible to accurately portray the mining word. The dirt does its best to simulate dirt. It seems like it tries its best to act as individual rocks, but there is a bit of a clumping feature to show the change in terrain or the amount in buckets. I do appreciate this game is trying to take the Spintires concept to another level with the detail to manipulating dirt. The environment is a little quiet and dead, but when there are a lot of players working together it seems like a mini-busy-city. The [b]sounds and music[/b] are also decent, with some room for improvement. Everything seems to make sounds and there is a bit of nature noises, but again the world sounds a little quiet. I get that it is a mining game and that is the focus, little immersion in these two domains go a long way. Machines certainly make noises whether its backing up or picking up dirt. 

The game is good, it's fun, but it's really meant for a specific audience. Depending on who you are and if your friends are into playing this with you will determine your [b]gameplay[/b] experience. What was totally unexpected was that the community was so awesome. I decided to open up my game, of course no one joins for the first few hours, I go eat something and come back and there is another two characters running around continuing the pit I'm making. They ask for some special privileges on my game, they get it, they don't spend all the money, they upgrade the place, I have more money, and it's a good time seeing everything in action. The tutorial for sure needs some overhaul into helping players figure out how everything works together. It does take a little thinking power to pair all the structures and belts properly for everything to work. I would recommend a purchase on sale. 

[h1]RATING: 7.7/10[/h1]

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[td]Gameplay[/td]

[td]B[/td]

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[td]Story / Campaign[/td]

[td]B-[/td]

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[td]Visuals / User Interface[/td]

[td]C+[/td]

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[td]Sounds / Music[/td]

[td]C+[/td]

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[td]Replay-ability[/td]

[td]B-[/td]

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[td]Overall [/td]

[td]B-[/td]

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