- Publication date
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1988
- Topics
- DOS games, Vintage computer games, Puzzle games
- Item Size
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462.2K
In the middle of a heated battle, you have been given the assignment of finding a clear path through a minefield which blocks the advance of your unit. Taking the hill beyond the minefield is critical to the strategy of your commanding officer, so your job is suddenly more important than it ever has been. Armed with only a metal detector, and with explosions and gunfire all around you, you bravely walk forward into the minefield to begin your mission. But as you reach the corner of an area you know is saturated with mines, you realize your metal detector is defective.
The metal detector you have been supplied with can tell you the number of mines in your immediate area, but it refuses to tell you in what direction those mines might be. Worse yet, it appears that the minefield is filled not only with mines, but also with the remains of stone walls, crumbling from the impact of mortar fire. Now you must find a path around the walls as well. To top it all off, some of the walls appear to be reinforced with metal, and your defective metal detector whines insanely at you if you approach them too closely. Despite all this, you fearlessly begin your task…
- Addeddate
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2017-11-28 20:32:29
- Emulator
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dosbox
- Emulator_ext
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zip
- Emulator_start
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mines.exe
- Identifier
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MINES_201711
- License
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freeware
- Scanner
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1988
Another thing that really makes Mines v2.0 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Mines v2.0. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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