Build-A-Lot 2: Town of the Year
- December 17, 2009
- Hip Soft
Get on SteamIn "Build-A-Lot 2: Town of the Year," players flip houses for profits, improve neighborhoods with parks and shops, and vote for their town in the Campaign mode. They can also customize houses with paint and landscaping in a quest to earn the 'Town of the Year' title. The Casual mode allows players to improve neighborhoods at their own pace.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and engaging time management experience with a nostalgic feel.
- It offers a good balance of challenge and relaxation, allowing players to enjoy it at their own pace.
- The graphics and music create an upbeat atmosphere, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- Some players find the last-minute goal additions frustrating, leading to restarts.
- The game may feel repetitive for those who have played the previous titles in the series.
- There is no reward for achieving 100% completion, which some players find disappointing.
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music is praised for its nostalgic and retro quality, perfectly complementing the relaxed atmosphere. Players appreciate the upbeat and soothing tunes, making it an ideal backdrop for casual gaming or multitasking. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the overall experience without being intrusive.
“It's a nostalgic game, and the soundtrack is just the right level of retro.”
“It's not really difficult, but perfect when I want to spend some time playing and listening to music or watching TV.”
“The music is top-notch, featuring relaxing tunes that perfectly match the upbeat atmosphere the game is trying to create.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's theme.”
“While the game has potential, the music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in the 'build-a-lot' sequels revolves around towns competing for the title of 'town of the year,' offering a colorful and upbeat narrative. While the plot remains largely similar across the sequels, the futuristic graphics add a fresh visual appeal to the gameplay.
“The graphics aren't super fancy, but everything is more futuristic, more colorful, and more upbeat as the plot has each town competing for 'Town of the Year', and you decide who wins.”
“The story feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The plot is overly simplistic and fails to offer any meaningful twists or character development.”
“The narrative is predictable and doesn't provide any real motivation for the player's actions.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as colorful and futuristic, aligning with the upbeat theme of the game, where towns compete for the title of 'town of the year.' While not overly elaborate, the visual style effectively enhances the game's competitive atmosphere.
“The graphics aren't super fancy, but everything is more futuristic, more colorful, and more upbeat as the plot has each town competing for 'Town of the Year', which you decide who wins.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by top-notch music, featuring relaxing yet upbeat tunes that align well with the overall ambiance the game aims to create.
“The music is top-notch, featuring relaxing tunes that perfectly complement the upbeat atmosphere the game is trying to create.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and sound design.”
“Every element of the environment contributes to a rich atmosphere that keeps you engaged and invested in the experience.”
