Build Wars

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Build Wars is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Alda Games and was released on April 20, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Use and boost your creativity in these non-violent battles of block-building magic. Show that you are the best and gain recognition from fellow builders in this harsh but ultimately fair player vs. player online building game. Win, unlock new blocks and with it your potential.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics2 negative mentions

Build Wars offers a dynamic and engaging gameplay experience with simple mechanics that are easy to learn.
The game features a variety of blocks and items that add a tactical element, enhancing the building experience.
The colorful graphics and intuitive interface contribute to an enjoyable visual experience.

The game is criticized for being a visual ripoff of Minecraft, lacking unique gameplay mechanics.
Player counts are extremely low, with many players leaving shortly after trying the game, indicating a lack of community engagement.
Technical issues and poor graphics quality detract from the overall experience, making it feel outdated.

graphics
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Reviews highlight a significant divide in game graphics quality, with many titles suffering from poor visuals due to a lack of skilled development. In contrast, some games like Build Wars are praised for their smooth and efficient graphics, demonstrating that good performance can coexist with simplicity. Overall, the graphics aspect remains a critical factor in player experience, with a clear call for developers to prioritize quality.
- “Build Wars has fast, smooth graphics, is not CPU hungry, and is simple to use.”
- “It also happens to be easy, and doesn't require any proper talent in terms of game development or graphic artists. That's why reviewers are faced with so many of these terrible games with confrontingly bad graphics.”
- “Developers must learn that Minecraft succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
gameplay
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The gameplay of Build Wars has been criticized for lacking originality and depth, as it is perceived as a visual imitation of Minecraft without the engaging mechanics that made the latter successful. Users feel that the game fails to offer meaningful gameplay experiences, reducing it to a simplistic building simulator.
- “A lot of amateur developers see Minecraft's success and assume it's because it looks bad, not because it had unique and appealing game mechanics, and they try to emulate the success without understanding it.”
- “Build Wars is not really a game; it's a 3D 'building' game that's a visual ripoff of Minecraft, but with all the Minecraft gameplay removed.”
grinding
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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.”
story
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The reviews for the "story" aspect are minimal and lack detail, with one user simply questioning the presence of a story. Overall, there is insufficient information to provide a comprehensive assessment of the game's narrative.