Blockscape

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"Blockscape" is an unfinished role-playing game that offers single-player and multi-player modes with fully procedurally generated worlds. You must gather materials, craft, and build to create a new civilization, with NPCs moving in and working for you if you provide them with beds and food. Despite good graphics and music, expect missing features and bugs as the game is still in early access development.

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Audience ScoreBased on 586 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

stability61 negative mentions

The game has beautiful graphics and allows for intricate building with a variety of block shapes and sizes.
The developer continues to update the game, showing dedication to its improvement and potential.
The game offers a unique building experience compared to other voxel games, with a focus on creativity and detail.

The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
There is a lack of content and gameplay mechanics, with many features still in development or missing.
The user interface is confusing and not intuitive, making it difficult for players to understand how to use the tools and systems.

graphics
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
51%
12%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the beautiful terrain design and realistic visuals, while others criticize the game's transition to a more blocky style that detracts from its original aesthetic appeal. Some users report issues with performance and graphical glitches, but overall, the visuals are often described as stunning and a highlight of the gameplay experience. However, there are concerns about the game's optimization and the impact of hardware limitations on graphical quality.
- “The graphics, even back then, were stunning for an alpha.”
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, and if you can read that statement and cringe, then you need to not pay $20 for a game you know you won't be able to run.”
- “The graphics are fantastic in my opinion.”
- “Terrible graphics and an incomprehensible interface and menu system.”
- “You can't change graphics, so you always have to deal with these horrible pixelized graphics.”
- “The developer was never able to achieve this and instead it looks like an ugly mix of an attempt at realistic graphics with a blocky and cartoony foundation.”
gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
79%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of depth and polish, often comparing it unfavorably to Minecraft. While the building mechanics are praised for their potential and creativity, the overall experience is marred by confusing mechanics, bugs, and a lack of meaningful content, making it feel more like a sandbox than a fully developed game. Despite these issues, some players find enjoyment in the creative aspects and believe the game could improve with future updates.
- “The gameplay is now solid; there are nowhere near as many bugs as there used to be, and all kinds of things are being updated and improved regularly.”
- “I bought this game a very long time ago, and while this game is not done or perfect, it's still quite a fun building game with some promising building mechanics that I know will be improved upon as time goes on. I would definitely try it, and in the end, if you don't enjoy it, just ask for a refund.”
- “I recommend putting this on your watchlist; the foundation seems solid, and once someone starts taking care of actual gameplay, it might turn into one of those gems that you sink an endless amount of hours into.”
- “There isn't much of a core gameplay loop and a lot of little unpolished issues that can take you right out of the experience that is available so far.”
- “The gameplay is just weird, but this game does probably have the ultimate block building system; however, it is a terrible game.”
- “In its current state, Blockscape is just a building sandbox, with some other gameplay elements (monsters, NPCs, defense towers, farming) thrown in randomly, with no game mechanics to actually tie it all together.”
stability
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and overall poor performance. While some players have experienced fewer issues, the consensus is that the game remains in a buggy and unfinished state, with slow updates and ongoing development challenges. Many recommend caution for potential buyers due to its instability and lack of polish.
- “Game is very buggy, nowhere near a finished product or even playable.”
- “This game has so many glitches it is unplayable.”
- “The game crashes a lot and has a lot of glitches.”
optimization
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
64%
26%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting improvements in performance and world generation, while others report significant issues such as stuttering, slow loading times, and bugs. Although there are indications that the game has become more playable over time, many users still feel it requires further optimization to enhance overall performance and stability, especially on lower-end systems. Overall, while some players appreciate the visual aspects, the consensus is that optimization remains a critical area needing attention.
- “Really like this game, it does need more content but I'm sure this will be added. Impressed with the graphics and the music is pretty cool too. The game runs well even though it's had negative feedback over optimization.”
- “Much has changed since then - the game is better optimized and doesn't crash to desktop every few minutes (good job!).”
- “The game overall runs much smoother; however, I have recently upgraded my computer and the improved performance may be due to that fact.”
- “Worse performance and complete visual change from the product I purchased.”
- “I still don't believe it will be finished in the nearest future; right now the game is barely playable, it has optimization issues (for instance, my framerate drops significantly when I'm near the trees).”
- “Optimization for this game is piss-poor in its current state.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
14%
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and ability to enhance the immersive atmosphere, contributing to the overall experience of exploration and creativity. While many players find the soundtrack moving and fitting, some express a desire for more variety and continuity, as the music tends to stop frequently, leading to moments of silence that detract from the ambiance. Overall, the combination of music and visuals is considered a standout feature, making the game feel magical and inspiring.
- “What music there is, is beautiful and moving to me, and fits perfectly, adding to the deep mystery of the environment.”
- “The beauty of this game doesn't end with its masking attempts either, with vivid colors, impressive lighting, an epic soundtrack, and an overall natural and magical terrain. You often feel compelled through the world simply to see what's over the next hill, all the while accompanied by an audio track that feels inspiring and exciting.”
- “The music combined with the scenery really makes this game something special.”
- “The music is loud enough to drown out my friends on Teamspeak.”
- “When the music stops, all other sound does as well.”
- “Ah, all silence disappears suddenly as the world breaks out in music; the sad part is, the blowing sound.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of narrative and character development, leading to a gameplay experience focused primarily on building and crafting. Many users express disappointment over the perceived abandonment of the game by its developer, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its potential as a building game, the absence of a compelling story and frequent crashes have left players feeling frustrated.
- “Congrats to the developer and his sole mission to create an amazing game!”
- “Not only is there no guideline, there is no story behind it. I read other reviews and I agree, it seems the devs abandoned this game. Refund please?”
- “There is no story, or enemies to encounter, and the wildlife that you see is a placeholder at best, so your time in Blockscape will mostly be spent building and crafting.”
- “Like Castle Story, but updates didn't happen and it's sad because there was only one developer at the time and he worked hard on this stuff.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in "survival" mode, where gathering materials can quickly become monotonous. While there are tools like the "mblock" that help streamline some tasks, the overall lack of cohesive game mechanics leaves the experience feeling disjointed and unfulfilling.
- “Gathering of materials is simply tedious, and gets old real quick.”
- “The 'survival' mode is tedious and lacking in content (in my opinion).”
- “In its current state, Blockscape is just a building sandbox, with some other gameplay elements (monsters, NPCs, defense towers, farming) thrown in randomly, with no game mechanics to actually tie it all together.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
While the game is considered replayable, current bugs can lead to frustrating experiences and potential save issues, detracting from its overall playability. Users express a desire for updates to enhance the game's polish and stability, which could improve their willingness to recommend it.
- “The game is definitely replayable, but some of the current bugs might affect your save or cause frustration.”
- “I have not seen an update to make the game any more playable.”
- “If we get screenshots or an update in the coming weeks that make the game a bit more playable, I'll for sure change my review to 'recommend', but for now I still can't say it's worth it if what you're looking for is a polished game.”
- “The game is definitely replayable, but some of the current bugs might mess up your save or cause frustration.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning landscapes and breathtaking sunsets, complemented by beautiful scenery and music that create a relaxing environment for exploration and building.
- “But it produces some really pretty landscapes, and the atmosphere and sunsets are pretty amazing in my opinion.”
- “The scenery and music are beautiful, and make for a relaxing atmosphere to build or explore.”
- “Beautiful atmosphere.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, with users feeling that the game is a cash grab rather than a genuine product. Critics express frustration over the lack of a full version and perceive the developer's actions as exploitative, particularly in light of past abandonment of the game.
- “I wish I could have bought a full version of that tech instead of this cash grab trash.”
- “He is acting like he never abandoned the game for a year or that he did a cash grab to cash in on the voxel craze at the time.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its ability to blend comedy with poignant moments, eliciting both laughter and reflection. Users find it amusing that some players criticize these games, adding an ironic layer to the overall experience.
- “It is truly funny and sad all at the same time that people here on Steam bash all these games.”
- “There is one more thing though; this one is funny.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviews indicate that character development in the game is lacking, with obscure controls and insufficient character design contributing to a less engaging experience.
- “Furthermore, the controls are obscure, and the game seems somewhat lacking when it comes to character design as well.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of depth in the character arcs, leaving players feeling detached from their journeys.”