Build-A-Lot
- December 17, 2009
- Hip Soft
Get on SteamBuild-A-Lot is a strategy game where you buy, build, and sell houses to become a real estate mogul. Upgrade homes with fun features and complete goals in Career mode, or improve neighborhoods at your own pace in Casual mode. Enjoy beautiful graphics, special buildings, and online high scores lists.
Reviews
- Build-A-Lot is a nostalgic and addictive time management game that offers hours of fun and challenges.
- The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for both new and returning players, while still providing a satisfying challenge as levels progress.
- Players appreciate the relaxing gameplay and charming graphics, making it a great way to unwind and pass the time.
- Many players experience technical issues, such as crashes and problems with saving progress, which can be frustrating.
- The game can become repetitive, especially in later levels, leading to a lack of excitement and variety in gameplay.
- Some users feel that the objectives can be overly simplistic and that the game lacks depth compared to more modern titles.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in "Build-a-Lot" is generally praised for its calming and cheerful qualities, enhancing the game's atmosphere, particularly in the lakeside area. While most tracks contribute to a relaxed mood, some players find certain sound effects annoying. Overall, the soundtrack complements the gameplay, making it a solid addition to the experience.
“The music in Build-a-Lot puts you into a relaxed mood and is very calming (aside from the Granite Springs track). I will say hands down the area Lakeside has the best music, best atmosphere, and the right level of difficulty in the entire game.”
“Overall, this is a solid building game with some nice graphics, music, and sound effects, along with solid gameplay.”
“It is quite challenging at the later stage and it makes you think about the strategy to get past it, and it is quite fulfilling when you finish the task before the expert time runs out and the music comes on.”
“One last thing I want to touch on is the music.”
“As for the soundtrack, it's very cheerful and the sounds can be a little annoying.”
“The music in Build-a-Lot puts you into a relaxed mood and is very calming (aside from the Granite Springs track), and I will say hands down the area Lakeside has the best music, best atmosphere, and right level of difficulty in the entire game.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their simplicity and timeless quality, complementing the solid gameplay and overall experience. While they may not be cutting-edge, they remain appealing and effective, enhancing the game's atmosphere alongside its music and sound effects.
“The simplicity in graphic and management style holds up even to this day.”
“Overall, this is a solid building game with some nice graphics, music, and sound effects, along with solid gameplay.”
“The simplicity in graphics and management style holds up even to this day.”
“However, the graphics aren't really outdated.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered lacking in depth and excitement, with some levels feeling repetitive and not offering a meaningful narrative. However, there is optimism that future installments in the series may improve upon this aspect.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters' journeys.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the depth of the narrative and the emotional weight it carried.”
“The plot twists and character development made for a truly memorable experience.”
“The story feels repetitive in some levels, and there isn't much depth to it. I hope the later games in the series improve on this.”
“The narrative lacks engagement and fails to draw the player in, making it hard to stay invested.”
“I found the plot to be underwhelming and lacking in originality, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its nostalgic appeal and solid mechanics, complemented by appealing graphics, music, and sound effects, making it a well-rounded building game.
“Bought the collection for the nostalgia, and the gameplay is still good!”
“Overall, this is a solid building game with nice graphics, music, and sound effects, along with solid gameplay.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Build-a-Lot is characterized by calming music that enhances the overall experience, particularly in the Lakeside area, which is noted for its excellent soundtrack and balanced difficulty.
“The music in Build-a-Lot puts you into a relaxed mood and is very calming (aside from the Granite Springs track). I will say, hands down, the Lakeside area has the best music, best atmosphere, and the right level of difficulty in the entire game.”
