History VideoGame / ManicMiners

** A lot of upgrade option are absent from vehicles, most notably the ability for the Loader Dozer to transport cargo.

** There's even a set of options in the game menu to change the frequency or strength of in-game events should it not be to your liking. You could [[MercyMode turn down landslide or monster spawn rates and slow down lava erosion]]...or you could [[HarderThanHard crank up all of the hazard frequencies all the way.]]

** Sonic Blaster charges are no longer solely for taking on Slimy Slugs, with them stunning all monsters and don't need to be manually deployed by the player.

** Laser Beams are no longer one hit kills on Rock and Ice Monsters while Ice Beams slow monsters instead of outright freezing them.

** Rock Raiders will only use Studs to make Power Paths if an Ore Refinery has been upgraded to it's maximum efficiency, preventing the loss of ore.

* ShoutOut: Most of the customisation options are based off other Lego themes from the 90's including ''Lego Adventures'', ''Time Cruisers'',"Lego Racers," and even some from ''VideoGame/LegoIsland''.

* ShoutOut: Most of the customisation options are based off other Lego themes from the 90's including ''Lego Adventures'', ''Time Cruisers'', and even some from ''VideoGame/LegoIsland''.

** The original tutorial missions are absent with three new maps taking their place

** Rock Raiders will only use Studs to make Power Paths if an Ore Refinary has been upgraded to it's maximum efficency, preventing the loss of ore.

** Mining Lasers have an indicator to show how much energy they'll use per shot with them having a generous free shot range. On new maps, Recharge Seams are much more common than they were in the original.
** The Loader Dozer can now scoop up several piles of rubble before doing its extended dumping animation.

* GuideDangIt: Steps have been taken to avert this with new tutorials covering the functionality of all buildings, vehicles and weapons, especially with some not-so-obvious mechanics such as firing vehicle-mounted lasers while they're being transported.

* RaceAgainstTheClock: It's often a scramble to set up a Support Station as quickly as possible to prevent the air running out.

* UnlockableDifficultyLevels: A variation in that only the Standard and Remastered campaigns are available from the start. [[NintendoHard Baz's mod]] and the "Classic" campaign (which is listed as [[GameBreakingBug "frustrations and all"]]) are unlocked when the player completes either the Standard or Remastered campaigns.

* ThrowDownTheBomblet: [[TrickBomb Sonic Stunners]] were changed from deployable bombs that had to be placed like dynamite to grenades that your miners chuck at the enemy.

* ConstructAdditionalPylons: Support Stations can support up to 10 miners. You can teleport in more, but you start running out of air.
* GuideDangIt: Steps have been taken to avert this with new tutorials covering the functionality of all buildings, vehicles and weapons.

** Slimy Slugs are no longer immune to all damage but Sonic Blast charges, while still maintain their weakness to them.

* MoneySink: Chief's Shop has two hat options hidden behind 200 and 1000 Energy Crystals.

* ThrowDownTheBomblet: Sonic Stunners were changed from deployable bombs that had to be placed like dynamite to grenades that your miners chuck at the enemy.

* CharacterCustomization: In addition to the vast legions of identical Rock Raiders, players can now create their own troupe of custom miners. More options to do so can be unlocked

* RefittedForTheSequel: The Tunnel Transport and Canteen were both cut concepts from the original game but have now been fully implimented.
* ShoutOut: Most of the customisation options are based off other Lego themes from the 90's including ''Lego Adventures'' and ''Time Cruisers''.

** Laser Beams are no longer one hit kills on Rock and Ice Monsters while Ice Beams slow monsters intead of outright freezing them.

** Mining Lasers have an indicator to show how much energy they'll use per shot with them having a generous free shot range. On new maps Recharge Seams are much more common than they were in the original.
** Sonic Blast Charges are no longer solely for taking on Slimy Slugs, with them stunning all monsters and don't need to be manually deployed by the player.

* ShoutOut: Most of the customisation options are based off other Lego themes from the 90's including ''Lego Adventures'' and ''Time Spinners''.

** Pusher Beams deal more damage and always push monster in the opposite of their target destination.

* {{Nerf}}:

** Laser Beams are no longer one hit kills on Rock and Ice Monsters while Ice Beams slow monsters intead of outright freezing the,.
* ShoutOut: Most of the customisation options are based off other Lego themes from the 90's including ''Time Spinners''.

** Sonic Blast Charges are no longer solely for taking on Slimy Slugs, with them stunning all monsters.

** Laser Beams and Freezer Beams are no longer one hit kills on Ice and Lava Monsters respectively

** Several vehicles[note]Hover Scout, Rapid Rider and Granite Grinder[/note] can now leap over two tiles or between diagonal ones, making it useful for navigating tight caves, and over/between small bodies of lava and water.

* Baz's Mod: The popular community mode with 25 new maps.
* Remastered: 25 levels from the original remixed to take advantage of Manic Miners' new features.

* Nerf:

* BalanceBuff: A lot of vehicles considered not worth the investment in the original release have received improvements. For example, the Hover Scout, which did nothing but make Radiers move faster with no transport capacity, can now leap over two tiles, making it useful for navigating lava and water without needing more expensive options.

The story is the same as the original PC release, a company of SpaceMiners known as the Rock Raiders find themselves stranded in another galaxy after an incident with a wormhole and need to mine the nearby planet's energy crystals to power their ship and find their way home.

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