Motherload

Motherload

2004 XGen Studios

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About Motherload

Motherload is an arcade and indie game developed by XGen Studios, released on 29 September 2004.

An arcade style flash-based mining game. Navigate the dangers of Martian soil, complete with hidden gas pockets, earthquakes, and other surprises. Purchase powerful upgrades for your Mining Pod with the fruits of your labor. Compare high scores with friends to see who the champion really is. When you've finished the game, challenge more difficult gameplay modes.

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You arrive on mars, penny-less but with the bare minimum digging equipment to try and make a living. Gather resources to buy upgrades, and dig down… but be careful to survive the fuel, heat, and other dangers. The deeper you go the more valuable the resources, but beware the dangers!

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Gameplay

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Genres

Arcade Indie

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Side view

Tags

Best single-player gamesBest sci-fi games

Rankings

Best Arcade games of 2004Best games of 2004

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