Mineral

This game has such a great atmospheric vibe. It reminds me of the Marble Blast series, however with its own modern challenges. The puzzles themselves are fun, however it’s clear there’s lots of gameplay beyond just solving them the first go around. Lots of secrets to discover and collectibles to find.

Mineral is a breath of fresh air in a world of overly complex games. It offers a perfect, relaxed puzzle experience without unnecessary fluff. With great mechanics and a fantastic soundtrack, it's pure enjoyment. Earning 1000 gamer points has never been more satisfying. This underappreciated gem deserves far more recognition. For puzzle lovers seeking quality gameplay without the narrative bloat, Mineral is an absolute must-play.

From the odd-numbered gamerscore designed to hold you hostage and force playtime to the garbage camera that way too often completely obscures what's happening, this game disappoints. It's oh so very slow and consists mostly of backtracking and bored confusion. The ball controls well but moves at a glacial pace. Between the predatorial gamerscore and molasses rolling speed, this game does not respect the player and is impossible to recommend.