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Emerald Mine

Emerald Mine

by Les Bird

32 ratings
102 reviews
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๐Ÿ’ฅ Action
๐Ÿงฉ Puzzle
Free

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Released
July 17, 2011
Updated
July 13, 2020

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Les Bird
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About

Navigate treacherous underground caves as a miner, collecting gems to unlock exit portals. Avoid hazards like exploding bugs, tanks, aliens, and falling debris. Relive a classic Amiga experience with over 6,000 levels.

โœ“Collect gems to open exit portals
โœ“Avoid hazards: bugs, tanks, aliens, acid
โœ“Over 6,000 classic levels
โœ“MFi controller support
โœ“Game Center high scores
โœ“Touchscreen controls
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What users say about Emerald Mine

Reviews of Emerald Mine are mixed: the game is rated 4.0/5 from 32 App Store ratings. What users like most: nostalgic recreation of a classic game, great port of a classic. Top complaints: controls are difficult to master, unresponsive controls. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • nostalgicrecreation of a classic game
  • ๐Ÿ‘Great port of a classic
  • ๐Ÿ’กiCade compatible controller support
  • โœจFree to play
  • ๐ŸŒŸBrings back Amiga memories

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ‘ŽControls are difficult to master
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฅUnresponsive controls
  • โš ๏ธSwiping controls are not ideal
  • โŒSome levels are impossible
  • ๐Ÿ˜ฉFrustrating to control on touchscreens
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What's New in Emerald Mine

2.30

July 13, 2020

Upgraded to latest Rocks N Diamonds codebase - V4.1.4.2

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

No buttons

Virtual buttons donโ€™t appear
SSnrDgr

Canโ€™t get passed level 7

Donโ€™t bother canโ€™t get passed level 7โ€ฆโ€ฆDELETE
Xxandakai

This is a really great port!

Only thing is I feel like it would be better if it had an on screen gamepad because itโ€™s a little difficult to just swipe where you want to go
FPfarting potatoe

E. Mine

Doesnโ€™t work well on iPad. Figure doesnโ€™t move along.
W7Wai Ora 75

Response from developer

Swipe up/down/left/right on the right side of the screen to move the player or use a game controller. To grab a nearby square tap and hold the left side of the screen and swipe up/down/left/right on the right side.

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

Figure doesn't move on iPad

Bug

Snap does not work on iPhone

Bug

Game quits at certain levels

Bug

Level 7 is impossible to beat

Bug

Controls are incomplete

Bug

World 1 Level 7 bug

Bug

Game doesn't keep prefs on control method

Bug

Controls can be unresponsive or go in wrong direction

Bug

Game crashes at certain levels

Bug

Bottom right wall only visible on start

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Add on-screen gamepad option

Feature

Improve touchscreen controls

Feature

Option to skip difficult levels

Feature

Remove or adjust timer

Feature

Add music to the game's first screen

Feature

Larger buttons for controls

Feature

Add achievements

Feature

Add music

Feature

More control options

Feature

Instructions for control methods

Feature

FAQ

What is Emerald Mine?

Emerald Mine is a classic puzzle game where you play as a miner trapped underground. Your goal is to collect a minimum number of gems to open the exit portals while avoiding various hazards like exploding bugs, tanks, aliens, acid pools, and falling debris.

What are the key features of Emerald Mine?

Key features include collecting gems to progress, navigating over 6,000 levels from Emerald Mine 1, 2, 3, and bonus archives, avoiding numerous hazards, supporting MFi controllers, and competing on Game Center global high scores.

How much does Emerald Mine cost?

Based on the provided information, Emerald Mine is a paid application. It does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is Emerald Mine compatible with?

Emerald Mine is available for iOS devices. It has been updated to play on all iOS devices, including support for MFi controllers.

What is the gameplay like in Emerald Mine?

Gameplay involves strategic movement and action. You swipe on the right half of the screen to move your character and tap and hold on the left side while swiping on the right to grab nearby blocks. The objective is to collect gems and reach the exit while surviving environmental dangers.