Autocraft
- September 20, 2017
- Alientrap
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"Autocraft" is a single-player simulation game with stunning visuals, offering around 2 hours of playtime. Create and customize your own vehicles using over 100 parts, from rocket thrusters to buzzsaws, and test them in 37 challenge levels or a sandbox mode. The game also allows you to collect mineral ore and unlock new parts while exploring unique worlds. Additionally, a wiring system lets you tweak each individual part of your vehicle for precise control.
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Reviews
- The game is a simple and fun sandbox experience that encourages creativity and imagination.
- It has a charming art style and offers a decent amount of parts for building various vehicles.
- The challenge mode can be enjoyable, providing interesting puzzles that require out-of-the-box thinking.
- The game has not been updated in a long time and feels abandoned, leading to a lack of new content and support.
- Many players find the gameplay repetitive and boring after a short time, with limited objectives and no multiplayer options.
- The physics and controls are often criticized as being clunky and unresponsive, making the building experience frustrating.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it addictive and enjoyable, particularly praising its physics and fun mechanics reminiscent of games like Scrap Mechanic and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. However, many users express frustration over mechanical flaws, lag, and a lack of multiplayer options, leading to a perception that the game feels unfinished or boring. Overall, while there are elements of potential and fun, significant issues detract from the overall experience.
“Amazing physics, and addictive gameplay and graphics make you constantly come back to search for more ways to master this wondrous game.”
“This game is great for all who loved the gameplay from Banjo, Nuts and Bolts; simple and fun, can't wait for multiplayer.”
“If that happens too often, I call it 'guess the dev's solution!!!' gameplay - luckily this game largely avoids it.”
“This game is the worst; the game lags and gameplay sucks. 1 out of 5 stars.”
“This game has a lot of potential but falls short numerous times on the mechanics, which makes me unable to recommend it.”
“Terrible game; the physics are shocking, gameplay is jumpy. For a game that relies on physics as its forefront image, it does not feel fun at all, just frustrating as it controls poorly. Don't waste your $10 on this game.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cool art style and minimalist design, while others criticize the performance and optimization issues. Although the visuals are described as nice and fitting for the gameplay, there are concerns about mediocrity and slow rendering. Overall, the graphics contribute to an enjoyable experience, but improvements in optimization are needed.
“Amazing physics, and addictive gameplay and graphics make you constantly come back to search for more ways to master this wondrous game.”
“Nice simple art style which suits the game well.”
“Graphics might be simple but the fun is beyond epic.”
“The game's performance is solid, but its graphics are mediocre.”
“Bad graphics.”
“Weird graphics and rendering.”
- stability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability has improved since the latest update, with many users noting a reduction in bugs and glitches compared to previous versions. While some players still encounter issues, the general consensus is that the game is now more playable and enjoyable, with potential for further enhancements.
“I've been playing this game for about an hour, and honestly, it's pretty good. There is definitely room for improvement and there could be a lot more added, but yes, I would recommend this game. I thought it would be a lot buggier than it was, but it's not that buggy!”
“The game runs smoothly without any major issues. I was pleasantly surprised by its stability, especially considering some of the other titles I've played recently.”
“I expected a lot of glitches, but the game has been surprisingly stable. It's refreshing to play something that doesn't crash or freeze frequently.”
“Was one of my favorite games until it got updated to Unity 5; at that point, I deleted the game almost instantly from my personal library because of all of the glitches.”
“It has a lot of glitches, but if they fix that, this game would be so much fun.”
“Good game, although not without glitches.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the peaceful and calming soundtrack, others find it repetitive and lacking originality. A few users describe the music as stock-like and not well-integrated, suggesting that it may not enhance the gaming experience significantly. Overall, those who enjoy serene music in a beautiful environment seem to find it more appealing.
“Incredibly peaceful music.”
“Honestly, to anyone who likes calm music, beautiful environment, and hours and hours of fun, action (because yes, a rocket does go fast), and a lot of thinking (these damn stars are hard to get!), this game is for you.”
“Great soundtrack.”
“Very bad game; the voice acting is horrible and the music is even worse.”
“The soundtrack and sound effects aren't the best.”
“After one and a half hours, I took a break; the soundtrack gets very repetitive.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some users noting solid performance despite mediocre graphics, while others report significant issues, particularly with particle effects causing severe slowdowns. Overall, the minimalist style is appreciated, but many feel the game has not been adequately optimized for smoother gameplay.
“Awful performance; after you fire some artillery, the particle effects will kill your brain.”
“The graphics are minimalist; I like the style, but the game has not been optimized and runs quite slowly for its appearance.”
“The game's performance is solid, but its graphics are mediocre.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a substantial story, with users noting that it feels minimal or non-existent. Instead, the focus seems to be on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative development.
“Well, the story, or rather it doesn't really have one of those.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to engage with the characters.”
“There are moments that could have been impactful, but the execution falls flat and leaves you wanting more.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in this space sandbox game is highlighted as lighthearted and amusing, reminiscent of "Besiege." Players find the game both funny and challenging, particularly enjoying the creative vehicle-building aspect, while expressing a desire for expanded features like larger maps and multiplayer options to enhance the fun with friends.
“This funny little space sandbox game is just like Besiege!”
“Autocraft is a funny little challenging game where you need some practice in physics. You can build many vehicles, and I hope there will be bigger maps, multiplayer for some fun with friends, level editor, etc.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a sense of nostalgia and emotional connection when revisiting this game from their old PC gaming library, highlighting the sentimental value it holds for them.
“It was honestly a bit emotional coming back to PC gaming and finding this game from my old library.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, leading to a sense of fatigue over time.
“After a while, the tediousness won.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the developer's active engagement in improving game mechanics, such as wheel physics, enhances the overall experience, contributing to a fun and replayable gameplay.
“The developer seems to be quite active and has made improvements to the wheel physics, enhancing the game's overall playability and fun factor.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
“The variety of choices and paths available encourages multiple runs, making it hard to put down.”
