Build Roads

About

Build Roads is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Zynga and was released on March 16, 2020. It received negative reviews from players.

"Build Roads" is a Simulation game that allows players to build their own city. However, the game is plagued by poor graphics, pathetic mechanics, numerous bugs, and is filled with intrusive ads. Despite its self-proclaimed goal, the overall experience is disturbed by these issues.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

+10

Skip User Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,480 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

monetization682 negative mentions

The game is fun and can be enjoyable for younger audiences.
The concept of building roads is interesting and can be satisfying.
The game runs smoothly without lagging on some devices.

The game is filled with excessive ads, making it frustrating to play.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks challenge, often feeling like it plays itself.
Many users experience crashes and lag, especially on higher levels.

monetization
737 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Despite options to pay for an ad-free experience, numerous users have noted that ads persist even after purchasing this option, leading to frustration and claims of the game being a cash grab. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the gameplay experience, making it unplayable for many.
- “I love this game and it's so nice and there are no ads.”
- “Excellent game, no ads.”
- “Very nice game, no ads.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than actually playing the game.”
- “The ads take more than 70% of the time spent on this game and the developers even have the audacity to charge for ad removal.”
- “It's literally click and point which leads to ads.”
stability
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
98%
The game suffers from severe stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezing, crashing, and lagging that significantly disrupts gameplay. Many players have experienced their devices becoming unresponsive or requiring restarts due to the app's performance problems. Overall, the consensus is that the game is too buggy and unstable, making it frustrating to play.
- “No glitches, no ads, and no low rate!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
- “The reason I give it two stars is that it constantly freezes, crashes, and the ads are literally every 5 seconds. It's so much different from the advert for the app; the graphics are horrible, but it's a fun game *when it actually works*. I recommend not getting this app unless you can handle the constant lagging and the frequency of the freezing.”
- “I give it 1 star because it freezes literally, and I mean literally, every 5 seconds. It causes my phone to lag horribly just by being downloaded. Almost every time I Google something or try to use YouTube, it says to check my Wi-Fi, even though the internet works fine. This never happened before I downloaded the app.”
- “Game freezes on the first level even after restarting the device and force closing the app.”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
60%
30%
The gameplay is heavily criticized for being repetitive, lacking depth, and offering minimal player control, with many users reporting that ads dominate the experience—often outnumbering actual gameplay time. While some find the core mechanics satisfying, the overwhelming presence of unskippable ads and frequent crashes severely detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a consensus that the game feels more like an ad trap than a playable experience.
- “The gameplay is good, but after every ad, the game restarts!”
- “I rate gameplay 5 stars, rate graphics 2 stars, and rate controls 4 stars... (opinion different)”
- “Gameplay is satisfying and varied but the game overall suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues.”
- “90% ads, 10% gameplay. Guys, come on.”
- “The graphics are bland and look rushed, and the gameplay is terrible since it gives you very little control of what you're doing and doesn't provide any challenge at all.”
- “This game has way too many ads; the gameplay is really boring, and the ads for this game are so horrible.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
37%
44%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as bland, rushed, and clunky. Performance issues such as lagging, freezing, and frame drops further detract from the experience, often making the game unplayable. While a few users noted decent graphics, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance visual quality and overall gameplay.
- “I liked the graphics.”
- “Really good game and graphics.”
- “Very interesting application for gaming; graphics quality are outstanding.”
- “The graphics are bland and look rushed, and the gameplay is terrible since it gives you very little control of what you're doing, and doesn't give you a challenge at all.”
- “This game is awful; I hate it. It has terrible graphics and it's so laggy that I can't even pass level 2.”
- “Game was ok but too many ads along with so many bugs and graphics glitches.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
67%
20%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its repetitive missions and overwhelming presence of ads, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the lack of engaging content and the frequent interruptions caused by advertisements, leading to a feeling of monotony and dissatisfaction. While some see potential in the game, many feel that the current execution hampers enjoyment and progression.
- “I'll like to request the developers to add more missions; leaving that, this game is really awesome!”
- “Each mission is repetitive and takes forever to start.”
- “The ads are more than the missions.”
- “Repeat a mission only it's like playing the game again and again.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent crashes, poor frame rate performance, and intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay. Overall, players report a frustrating experience due to these persistent performance problems.
- “Gameplay is satisfying and varied, but the game overall suffers from frequent crashes and performance issues.”
- “Full of ads; the optimization is bad. Every 3 upgrades on your team, a free ad upgrade pops up, and you really have to watch that to upgrade, because otherwise you can't.”
- “Horrendous optimization frequently crashes.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and entertaining, particularly in the context of watching ads. Many users appreciate the lighthearted and funny elements, contributing to the game's addictive nature. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.
- “Funny and addictive pleasure game!”
- “Funny and super”
- “Funny way to watch ads.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional response to the game, describing it as overwhelmingly sad and frustrating due to its gameplay issues. While some find it touching, others criticize the lack of control and lag, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Like this game very much; it's very touching.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has drawn criticism for its similarity to the soundtrack of Angry Birds, leading some players to question the originality and appropriateness of the audio choices.
- “The game is okay, but I'm not sure how they're getting away with using Angry Birds music in it.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's theme, which detracts from the overall experience.”