Build Master: MarsVille
- December 11, 2023
- FIRST FUN HONG KONG LIMITED
- 200h median play time
Get on SteamForge Mars, Command the Stars!As Earth's resources dwindle, humanity has migrated to the distant planet of Mars. Now, your opportunity has arrived! In Build Master: MarsVille, you are invited to pioneer the most captivating colony on this enchanting red world. As your colony grows in scale and complexity, every decision you make will shape its destiny! Bring Your Colony to LifeStart with the unt…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Build Master: MarsVille offers a fun and addictive blend of city building and resource management, reminiscent of Minecraft and SimCity.
- The game features immersive graphics and a charming aesthetic that appeals to a wide audience, including kids and adults.
- Players enjoy the social aspects of the game, with friendly interactions and plenty of missions to keep them engaged.
- The game is heavily pay-to-win, requiring significant financial investment to remain competitive, which frustrates many players.
- Customer support is virtually non-existent, leaving players without assistance for account issues or in-game purchases.
- Many players report bugs and performance issues, particularly on the Steam platform, leading to a frustrating gaming experience.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily revolving around constant clicking for upgrades and resource gathering, which many players find unchallenging and frustrating. Additionally, the mechanics are described as poorly integrated, leading to a disjointed experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
“It is essentially clickmania... no challenging gameplay... just keep clicking on upgrades, gathering, etc. It kills a lot of time.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“Trash game, the developer made a very stupid decision allowing other players to attack while mining in Mars Explorer. It's incredibly frustrating when there are only 5 minutes left of mining and another player attacks, causing hundreds of resources to be lost. I regret spending money on such a poor gameplay experience.”
“Complete with shoved-in mechanics that do not mesh well.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics in "Build Master: Marsville" are praised for their immersive quality, reminiscent of popular city builders, while some users find them cute but ultimately lacking in originality, comparing them to typical free mobile games. However, the overall visual appeal is overshadowed by criticisms of poor voice acting and a lack of depth in storytelling and character development.
“Drawing parallels to the popular 'SimCity', 'Build Master: Marsville' excels in its immersive graphics.”
“Graphics are cute.”
“Looks like a city builder but in fact it's an easy as balls bridge builder with terrible voice acting, and the same terrible graphics as every other free-to-play mobile game out there.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While "Build Master: Marsville" offers a variety of missions and tasks, it lacks depth in its storytelling and character development, making it less engaging compared to similar games like 'SimCity'.
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, frequent lags, and poor optimization, particularly in its port from mobile platforms. Many reviewers express frustration over the game's performance, leading to low ratings and a perception of it being unplayable.
“Verdict: 1/10 (buggy as hell, unoptimized and poorly ported from mobile platforms, full of microtransactions - a shame of a game, even for a free one)”
“Games are buggy on Steam, lag a lot, and are pay-to-win.”
“Game is very buggy.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it a "blatant cash grab" filled with excessive microtransactions, leading to a poor gaming experience. Many reviewers express disappointment in its mobile port quality and overall optimization, resulting in a low score of 1/10.
“Verdict: 1/10 (buggy as hell, unoptimized and poorly ported from mobile platforms, full of microtransactions - a shame of a game, even for a free one)”
“Cash grab mobile style 'game', don't bother.”
“Blatant cash grab.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game primarily involves farming resources to support the alpha alliance, which can feel repetitive and time-consuming, often requiring significant investment of time and effort.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“All you'll be doing is farming resources to give to the alpha alliance on the server.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While 'Build Master: Marsville' impresses with its immersive graphics, it is criticized for lacking depth in story and character development, drawing unfavorable comparisons to 'SimCity'.
“Drawing parallels to the popular 'SimCity', 'Build Master: Marsville' excels in its immersive graphics but falls short in story depth and character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“Despite the engaging gameplay, the character arcs are predictable and fail to evoke any emotional investment.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its poor optimization, being described as "buggy" and "unoptimized," particularly due to its inadequate porting from mobile platforms. Reviewers express disappointment, highlighting the presence of numerous microtransactions that detract from the overall experience.
“Verdict: 1/10 (buggy as hell, unoptimized, and poorly ported from mobile platforms, full of microtransactions - a shame for a game, even for a free one)”
