Builderment
- October 24, 2023
- Builderment LLC
"Builderment is a factory-building game centered around automation and crafting. Harvest resources on a distant planet to construct a factory that can teleport items back home to save Earth. Build machines, manage conveyor belts, and research technology to optimize production and efficiency."
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and offers engaging gameplay with a satisfying factory-building experience.
- It has a good balance of monetization, allowing players to enjoy the game without being forced to watch ads or make purchases.
- The graphics are smooth and the game provides a relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for long play sessions.
- Recent updates have caused significant lag and performance issues, making the game unplayable for many users.
- There are frequent crashes and startup issues, particularly on certain devices, preventing players from accessing the game.
- The user interface can be cumbersome and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage resources and build efficiently.
- monetization14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and the ability to earn gems through optional ad viewing. While some decorations are costly and may encourage watching ads or making purchases, the game offers a balanced experience with ample opportunities for free in-app purchases. Overall, players enjoy the freedom to engage with the game without intrusive monetization tactics.
“Monetization is nicely balanced.”
“Great free game with the choice to pay no ads!”
“No ads unless you want them for gems and other upgrades.”
“Decorations use gems (each one is expensive!) to lure you into watching ads or buying the game (for bonus gems).”
“Good game but so many forced ads and not optimized.”
“Would love the opportunity to watch a certain amount of ads for an hour at a time of sandbox!”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are generally praised for their smoothness and aesthetic appeal, with some users noting that while they may not be the best, they are still enjoyable and free of major issues. A few reviews mention low frame rates as a concern, but the overall impression is that the developers have done a commendable job in creating a visually appealing experience.
“The graphics are really smooth and beautiful.”
“Fantastic game with great graphics; the developers have done a good job.”
“The aesthetic is great; even the music is nice and relaxing.”
“The graphics are okay, not that good.”
“Graphics are not the best but that's fine.”
“There's no issue in the graphics or bugs, just the low FPS.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant lag during initial playthroughs and noting the need for improved performance settings. While the core concept is appreciated, many users feel that the game requires further optimizations to enhance the overall experience, particularly in managing performance during high-demand scenarios. Additionally, the presence of intrusive ads has also been highlighted as a detractor from the gameplay experience.
“Only toward the very end did I notice any kind of performance issues, but that was with thousands of items moving all over the map.”
“The game's concept is really good but needs a lot of fixes and optimizations.”
“The game is really laggy during the first playthrough and could use some optimizations.”
“Needs more optimization and performance settings.”
“Good game, but there are so many forced ads and it is not optimized.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and polished mechanics, offering a satisfying experience that encourages strategic thinking and problem-solving. Players appreciate the clever design choices that enhance engagement, allowing for hours of immersive play without interruptions from ads. Overall, it is regarded as an excellent game that keeps players coming back for more.
“Overall gameplay is very fun.”
“The premise is perfect and I'm enjoying the gameplay so far; can't wait for more updates!”
“An amazingly satisfying game that you can spend hours playing without even realizing it. No ads is also a great bonus to the great gameplay, good for someone who likes to strategize and problem solve. A great game all around, 10/10.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly criticizing the user interface and the cumbersome process of placing and orienting extractors on resource nodes.
“The UI is tedious to deal with.”
“One thing I don't like is how tedious it is to make and orient extractors on resource nodes.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality and contributes positively to the overall aesthetic experience.
“The aesthetic is great; even the music is nice and relaxing.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers notable replay value, encouraging players to return for additional playthroughs.
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With various character builds and strategies, I find myself coming back for more.”
“Definitely has some replay value.”
“The game lacks enough variety to keep me coming back for more.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers feel that the game lacks a clear purpose or mission, which detracts from the overall storytelling experience.
“The game lacks a clear purpose or mission, leaving players feeling lost.”
“The story feels disjointed and fails to engage the player.”
“There is no emotional depth to the characters, making it hard to care about the outcome.”