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Astro Builder is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Astro Builder is a single-player simulation game that invites you to unleash your cosmic creativity by constructing and exploring space-themed environments. It features good graphics that enhance the immersive experience, though some players may find the amount of advertisements excessive. Overall, it offers an engaging yet occasionally interrupted gameplay experience.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 850 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
monetization300 negative mentions

  • The game has a great concept and beautiful graphics, making it visually appealing.
  • It's a relaxing game that can be enjoyable for casual play, especially for those who like space themes.
  • The option to purchase an ad-free experience is appreciated by players who dislike interruptions.
  • The game is plagued by an overwhelming number of forced ads, disrupting gameplay and making it frustrating.
  • Progression is extremely slow, requiring players to watch ads frequently to advance, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • There is a lack of sound and music, making the game feel dull and unengaging.
  • monetization
    311 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over forced ads that interrupt gameplay, often after completing simple tasks, and describe the game as a vehicle primarily designed to generate ad revenue. While some appreciate the option to purchase an ad-free experience, the overwhelming majority find the ad frequency detrimental to their enjoyment of the game.

    • “I understand, it's a way to pay for no ads, but... feels wrong.”
    • “Would be even better if it wasn't so much to get no ads; why not just take ads off? You would have a top game; all the top games have no ads.”
    • “They want you to pay 6 euros for 7 days of no ads.”
    • “What should be a relaxing chill game watching your people scurry about and do things, sadly wrecked by overly aggressive and greedy advertising.”
    • “The number of ads required to do anything in this game is absurd.”
    • “It's not a game interrupted by ads, but a string of ads interrupted by a game.”
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay experience is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by intrusive ads, with many users noting that the actual gameplay is minimal and often consists of repetitive actions like tapping. While some find the game relaxing, the overwhelming presence of ads disrupts any potential enjoyment, leading to a consensus that the game feels more like an ad simulator than a true gaming experience. Overall, players express disappointment in the lack of engaging content and progression, making it difficult to recommend.

    • “Soothing music, simple gameplay... very relaxing for a soul like me.”
    • “Love to see a creator that would use this gameplay with more creative storyteller options as paid expansions.”
    • “Very relaxing and the gameplay is smooth.”
    • “Sadly, the ads themselves often give you more to do, in terms of actual gameplay, than the game itself.”
    • “This is an ad simulator that doesn't provide any entertainment whatsoever as the gameplay is constantly interrupted.”
    • “99% ads 1% gameplay, don't waste your time even installing this.”
  • music
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews for the game's music aspect are mixed, with many users expressing disappointment over the lack of background music and sound effects, which they feel detracts from the overall experience. However, some players appreciate the soothing music that is present, finding it relaxing and enjoyable. Overall, there is a strong consensus that the game would benefit significantly from the addition of more varied and engaging audio elements.

    • “Soothing music, simple gameplay... very relaxing for a soul like me.”
    • “Nicholaus Conner, very awesome game music is very relaxing, thank you very much.”
    • “I really like the graphics and the music is relaxing.”
    • “No music.”
    • “No background music or even character/item sounds.”
    • “Terrible no music no sound it needs music and sounds.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and aesthetic appeal, with many users appreciating the visuals and design. However, some players express disappointment over the lack of variety and depth in gameplay, suggesting that while the graphics are nice, they do not compensate for repetitive mechanics and excessive ad interruptions.

    • “Great concept for a game and nice graphics - I love space station builders.”
    • “I really like the graphics and the music is relaxing.”
    • “I love the game and the graphics are wonderful.”
    • “Kinda disappointing that the graphics are mostly the same, the stuff to build is the same, and the only additional part I noticed is the meteorite research.”
    • “Constantly stops you from building faster due to no ads available. Please wait. You spend more time on that than actually playing the game. If it had other options for you to keep building, it would be better. Graphics could be a little bit better as well.”
    • “Graphics could be a little bit better as well.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more engaging narrative elements, such as colonization and inter-station conflict. While the core gameplay of building and defending a space station is enjoyable, there is a call for more creative storytelling options and expansions to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of frequent advertisements detracts from the immersion.

    • “Building a space station for the sake of building a space station is okay, but the game could still do more in terms of building a story, giving us colonizing abilities, maybe attacking other space stations for loot or whatever.”
    • “Love to see a creator that would use this gameplay with more creative storyteller options as paid expansions.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, describing the game as "buggy" and prone to frequent glitches and crashes.

    • “The game is incredibly buggy.”
    • “I experienced frequent crashes that ruined my gameplay.”
    • “There are so many glitches that it's hard to enjoy the experience.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is noted as a key element, contributing significantly to the overall experience and immersion. Players appreciate the efforts made to enhance the game's ambiance, suggesting it plays a vital role in engaging them.

    • “The game lacks any real atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
    • “There’s a distinct absence of atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “The environments feel lifeless, failing to create an immersive atmosphere.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, labeling it as an "ad farming" experience that forces them to watch numerous ads to progress at a reasonable pace. This design choice has led to frustration, with many calling for updates to address the excessive reliance on advertisements for advancement.

    • “But this is yet another ad farming game, designed to get you to watch ads in order to really progress at any reasonable pace.”
    • “This is trash. No wonder why this needs to get updated and stop this ad farming only for money?!”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is characterized by its playful and goofy animations, often incorporating absurd scenarios like an imaginary trip to Ohio. Players appreciate the lighthearted and whimsical nature of the content, which aims to evoke laughter through its silly challenges and comedic elements.

    • “The portal is going to be continued; we will be right back with your favorite funny, goofy, try-not-to-laugh challenge animation!”
    • “It's funny”
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Astro Builder is a casual simulation game.

Astro Builder is available on Phone and Tablet.

Astro Builder was developed by Solid Games.

Astro Builder has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Astro Builder is a single player game.

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