ACTION SANDBOX
- April 21, 2022
- Vona Soft
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Action Sandbox" is a physics-based game that lets players create and control their own toys, with various actions and goals to achieve. Players can walk, shoot, fly, rescue, survive, and more, while also sharing and downloading creations through the Steam Workshop. It's a sandbox for those who enjoy tinkering with digital toys and setting their own objectives.
Reviews
- The game offers a lot of creative freedom and customization options, allowing players to create unique scenarios and characters.
- Many players find the game fun and engaging, especially when experimenting with mods and the editor.
- The graphics and physics are generally praised, with some players noting that the game runs well even on lower-end systems.
- The game has been largely abandoned by the developers, with no significant updates or bug fixes since 2022, leading to frustration among players.
- Controls are often described as unintuitive and difficult to master, making the gameplay experience less enjoyable for many.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience, with some players recommending alternatives like People Playground instead.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the fun and creativity it offers, particularly in building vehicles and characters, while others criticize the complex mechanics and lack of user-friendly controls. Many feel that the game requires significant time investment to master, and there are calls for improvements in usability and casual gameplay options. Overall, while the ragdoll physics are well-received, the gameplay creation mechanics are seen as flawed and overly complicated.
“Pretty fun, great for making movies and such, but it doesn't have the same mechanical feel that People Playground has.”
“The game's mechanics are a bit complex and might take a few hours of tinkering to get used to; afterwards, you can sink in hours in this game making all sorts of vehicles, characters, and special maps.”
“Be prepared to put a good bit of time learning the large number of things you can do and the complex game mechanics that drive this murder world.”
“The gameplay creation mechanics are messed up beyond belief.”
“This game has 3 hours of gameplay as of now, but they abandoned this game, and left the next game to be abandonware too.”
“Needs better controls and the ability to delete and rotate objects, as well as improved usability for wires and mechanics.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, with users highlighting good lighting, physics, and impressive mod support. However, some players have noted minor issues with the layering system that affects aesthetics. Despite concerns about hardware limitations, many found the game runs surprisingly well even on lower-end systems.
“This game is so good, especially the mods because of the Attack on Titan and the controls are amazing, and the graphics are great.”
“Good graphics, lighting, physics, and control.”
“Plus, Action Sandbox has better graphics.”
“The layer system for objects is a little bothersome for aesthetic purposes, and I hope a proper layer system might be added soon.”
“Plus, action sandbox has better graphics.”
“I had some reservations about purchasing this because I currently have an i3-8th generation laptop with only 8 GB of RAM and Intel UHD graphics, but to my surprise it runs better than I thought, with a frame rate per second that is higher than People Playground.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is significantly hampered by numerous bugs and a complicated user interface, making customization and gameplay frustrating for users. Many report issues with the editor, including unresponsive controls and glitches, while the lack of updates since June 2022 has left players feeling unsupported. Overall, the experience is marred by technical difficulties that detract from the potential of its customization features.
“The editor is really complicated and stressful; they have videos to help you, but they're not really that useful in my opinion. The game is rarely updated (last update being in June of 2022), which is pretty long with no content releases or updates. There are also some glitches from time to time, like textures or layers popping above each other after being loaded in, or hitboxes in the editor being almost ungrabbable with the cursor.”
“Buggy, most of the premade games don't really work, and rotating objects is frustrating.”
“I think that the game is just too hard to do anything with, and controlling characters can be very buggy sometimes.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with users finding it not funny and overly complicated. Many recommend alternative games, like "Peepole Playground," for a more enjoyable comedic experience. Overall, it seems the game fails to deliver on its humorous potential.
“Funny.”
“Too complicated for my goblin brain; I go back to play funny people playground game to build big robot.”
“If you're looking for a funny murder sandbox, this may not be your best option.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a story, with multiple users noting the absence of any narrative elements.
“No story.”
“No story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is heavily criticized, with users labeling it a cash grab and expressing frustration over a lack of updates from the developers. Overall, the sentiment suggests that players feel exploited and dissatisfied with the game's financial practices.
“This game feels like a cash grab, and the developers never provide updates. It's frustrating and disappointing.”
“The monetization strategy is aggressive and makes the game feel more like a money-making scheme than a fun experience.”
“I can't believe how much they charge for basic features. It ruins the enjoyment of the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its epic quality, enhancing the overall experience of the cool engineering and robotics theme.
“It is shown as a cool engineering game with epic music and robotics.”
