Blocksworld

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Blocksworld is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Blocksworld LLC and was released on September 25, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Build anything from characters that run around to mighty machines that drive, blast, crawl, and fly! Then play with your creations in action-packed games, share what you’ve built with your friends, and explore creations made by people all over the world!

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Single-Player

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 626 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience for many players who enjoyed it during their childhood, providing a sense of creativity and fun.
The user interface and world editor are intuitive, making it easy for players to build and create their own worlds, which can spark interest in programming.
Despite its issues, the game has a dedicated community that continues to support it and find ways to play through unofficial servers.

The game has been criticized for being unplayable on PC, with many users experiencing infinite loading screens and login issues.
There are concerns about the developers' lack of support and updates, leading to feelings of abandonment among the player base.
The monetization model has been described as greedy, with players needing to pay for access to various features and content that were previously free.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
50%
12%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, particularly on the PC version, which offers enhanced visuals that significantly improve the overall experience. Users appreciate the option to choose between fancy and basic graphics, with both settings running smoothly on various devices, including laptops. While some players feel that graphics are not the primary focus of the game, many highlight them as a standout feature, especially compared to the mobile version.
- “Not only that, but for the Steam version, the game was made more graphical, which definitely improves the overall experience.”
- “The mobile version did a wonderful job trying to recreate the graphics on the PC.”
- “This is on the PC and the graphics are amazing!”
- “Graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “I like it but it crashes a lot even on basic graphics.”
- “First of all, the graphics!”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing issues, particularly during the loading screen, which significantly hampers gameplay. Many describe it as a "buggy mess," with persistent problems like camera glitches and overall unreliability, despite its long availability on iOS. While some acknowledge that minor bugs are typical for early access titles, the extent of the issues has left many players frustrated.
- “This game is very buggy.”
- “There is a problem in this version where it freezes at the loading screen.”
- “Every time I go onto Blocksworld, it always freezes before it even gets into the game.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
Reviews of the game's music are mixed, with some players expressing nostalgia for the original menu music, which they found enjoyable and memorable. However, others criticize the current music as annoying and note the absence of features like jukeboxes and sound effects, leading to a less satisfying auditory experience overall.
- “I think it still has the good old menu music from the original Blockworld.”
- “Not even for the nostalgia (well, the nostalgia sort of weighed in on why it was so good), but it was just some really flippin' good menu music.”
- “It's just a ripoff of Roblox, and that music is more annoying than ever.”
- “First off, the menu music is non-existent. Some of my favorite parts are gone; there are no sets, no jukebox, no spinning wheel, and no Blockster sounds.”
- “If my memory is correct, it either had the menu music or some new version of it.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story aspect is polarizing; while some players appreciate its potential to inspire interests in coding and interactive storytelling, others criticize it for lacking a substantial narrative. Overall, it seems to offer a basic framework for storytelling rather than a compelling plot.
- “This game actually led to a lot of my interests in coding and interactive storytelling; it was a nice beginner set of tools for that kind of thing.”
- “Epic story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “That was the long story, so the end.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The gameplay mechanics are generally stable, but many users find the current experience lacking in fun, leading some to consider returning after further updates. The game offers a creative aspect, allowing players to use preset coding chunks and mechanical pieces to build various machines.
- “This game allows you to use preset chunks of coding and different mechanical pieces to create nearly any machines you want.”
- “I plan to come back to the game after early release has ended and/or the controls and gameplay get better, but right now, it's not enough fun to even try to play or review more.”
- “The mechanics are stable for the most part.”
- “This game allows you to use preset chunks of coding and different mechanical pieces to create nearly any machines you want to.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities for different playthroughs.”
- “Each run feels unique, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting a complete abandonment of the monetization model, while others mention only slight monetization. Additionally, there are no microtransactions present, and the player community is described as friendly.
- “No microtransactions and no players that are mean.”
- “Complete abandonment, slight monetization, and death.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted as a key feature, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly in the context of its block-based gameplay.
- “This game is filled with hilarious moments that keep you laughing.”
- “The humor in this game is clever and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- “I love how the characters have such funny interactions that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, helping them feel a sense of fulfillment and connection that alleviates feelings of emptiness.
- “It made me feel whole again.”
- “The game touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
- “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's optimization has been criticized, particularly regarding its controls, which lack customization options for touchscreen and mouse and keyboard users. Many reviewers suggest that improvements in this area are necessary before recommending the game.
- “I honestly wouldn't recommend this game until the controls are optimized to allow customization for touchscreen and mouse and keyboard users.”
- “The performance issues are frustrating; the game often lags and stutters, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “There are significant optimization problems that lead to long loading times and frequent crashes.”