AdvertisementDon’t worry, though, there’s a version of Minesweeper for Windows 8, and in some ways it’s better then ever. You simply have to download it from the Windows Store.

Just don’t expect the windowed experience of ages past – the new Microsoft Minesweeper is a full screen Metro app, complete with a brand new adventure mode that uses Minesweeper as the basis for a fully-fledged puzzle game. There’s even XBox Live integration, complete with Achievements to unlock.If you’ve got any fond memories of Minesweeper you should seriously check this out – the Adventure mode alone makes it worthwhile.

Adventure Mode is a replica of Microsoft Treasure Hunt (that technically came out before Treasure Hunt). It plays just like Minesweeper, but your ability to flag. MineSweeper is classic windows game. Minesweeper is a logic game where mines are hidden in a grid of squares. The object is to open all safe squares in the quickest time possible. People also like. Minesweeper Original. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars. There are 66 reviews 66. Redneck rampage song.

Playing Microsoft’s New MinesweeperStart Microsoft Minesweeper and you’ll see a standard Metro screen with your offerings:Just as before you can play the Easy, Medium or Expert level – or create your own grid size. The game itself hasn’t changed much – it’s just gone from being a windowed-distraction to a full-screen distraction (alas, this might have negative implications for office employees attempting to hide their extracurricular activities). There’s also an all-new adventure mode, but we’ll get to that later. Adventure Mode!The real reason to check out this version of Minesweeper is the new adventure mode. In it you move an Indiana Jones-esque character through a cave full of mines, using the rules of that game to move from left to right. It’s immediately intuitive if you’re familar with Minesweeper, and it’s a great refresh for the game.There is gold to collect, tools to find and a lot to explore.

It’s a worthy diversion if you’re looking for one, and aptly builds on Minesweeper’s rules to create something new, so check it out if you have any fond memories of the original. Get Microsoft MinesweeperYou’ll find. It’s for Windows 8 only. Sorry, vast majority of the population of earth. ConclusionMicrosoft is trying to re-create Windows in the image of Metro, and while it may be a silly example, this version of Minesweeper is an indication of what to expect from that.

What once were game options hidden in a menu (easy, medium and expert) are now front-and-center when you start the game. There’s no options screen at all: just easily understandable tiles. A tutorial shows up when you first play. The game itself is integrated with XBox Live, complete with Rewards, pointing to future integration across the Microsoft eco-system.It’s a Windows 8 version of Minesweeper in every sense of the word.Minesweeper was intended to teach consumers how to use the mouse, so this version is a good point to comparison. And while I’m not convinced the Metro vision is one I embrace on a desktop without a touch screen, I must admit – it works here. You might disagree, but don’t panic – if you’ve got a Windows XP computer around.

Do you have what it takes to clear the minefield without hitting a mine? Meet one of the best versions of Classic Minesweeper for your Windows Phone!The game is taken to the next level with new-cool design, improved controls, multiple game modes and global Leaderboard. You're gonna love it!Features include:- beautiful and easy to use interface- enhanced game controls- multiple difficulty modes- Global Leaderboard (go ahead, show them who's the master!)- And much more.The beauty of Minesweeper is that it can almost always be solved through logical reasoning. So train your strategic and logical thinking while having fun! Do you have what it takes to clear the minefield without hitting a mine?

Meet one of the best versions of Classic Minesweeper for your Windows Phone!The game is taken to the next level with new-cool design, improved controls, multiple game modes and global Leaderboard. You're gonna love it!Features include:- beautiful and easy to use interface- enhanced game controls- multiple difficulty modes- Global Leaderboard (go ahead, show them who's the master!)- And much more.The beauty of Minesweeper is that it can almost always be solved through logical reasoning. So train your strategic and logical thinking while having fun!Show More.