Age of Invention
- September 30, 2015
- Mirball Games
Get on SteamIn "Age of Invention," renovate rundown villages across various landscapes by hiring workers, gathering resources, and creating time-saving machines. Meet eccentric characters, complete levels with a gold trophy, and enjoy the game's accessibility and stunning visuals. With 55 levels and 10 difficulties, there's always a new challenge waiting!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game provides a sense of joy and hope, helping players cope with difficult situations.
- It features solid graphics and sound, along with various difficulty levels that offer a good amount of gameplay.
- The gameplay is intuitive and fun, making it suitable for casual play and family-oriented gaming.
- The game can become repetitive and boring quickly, lacking depth and variety.
- It has technical issues, including crashes and hanging, making it unplayable for some users.
- The storyline is clichéd and the gameplay is very linear, which may not appeal to those looking for a more strategic experience.
- story16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story is described as a simple yet charming narrative centered around an inventor who travels to improve various locations by fixing infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life. While some reviewers find the plot clichéd and not particularly complex, it is noted for its moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life. Overall, the storyline is seen as a pleasant backdrop to the gameplay, despite some inconsistencies with the game's maps.
“Relatively easy because the game does not speed up like Diner Dash or Dr. Daisy: Pet Vet, and it is long because it has an actual storyline.”
“I will not go into the story because it is a bit too clichéd.”
“Well, the story is basically revamping civilization but not in the usual RPG way.”
“Not an overly complicated story as our inventor friend moves from place to place fixing things like roads and houses and bringing 'invention' back to each place, improving the overall quality of life for the inhabitants.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a convincing experience with numerous levels that provide ample playtime. However, it is noted to be quite linear and follows familiar mechanics found in other games of the same genre.
“However, the gameplay is convincing across the board and works well.”
“+ many levels that offer a good number of hours of gameplay”
“+ same game mechanics as other games in this genre”
“Gameplay is very linear.”
“+ same game mechanics as other games in this genre.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as solid and cute, appealing primarily to a younger audience with a cartoonish style. While some users find them adequate for tablet use, they note limitations such as fullscreen resolution and a lack of widescreen support. Overall, the visuals are considered simple but charming, complementing the game's storyline and activities.
“The graphics were cute, and the gameplay seemed to be aimed at a young audience (early teens perhaps).”
“Not the best graphics, but the simple yet lovely storyline offers different activities to break it up every now and then.”
“+ solid graphics and sound”
“Graphics are okay for a tablet or something, but only allows for a fullscreen resolution... I have a widescreen.”
“- cartoonish graphics”
“The graphics were cute, but the gameplay seemed to be aimed at a young audience (early teens perhaps).”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
