Builders of Greece: Prologue

78%
Game Brain Score Based on 191 reviews
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EA Roadmap About the GamePut your management skills to the demanding test and prove yourself as a fine ruler of the ancient Greek city. Throughout your journey, you will face many challenges, unexpected events, and promising opportunities. Make world-shaping decisions, command your subjects, erect magnificent structures, and make your Polis the most glorious place in the whole ancient world! B…

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 191 reviews
graphics14 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique setting in ancient Greece, which is refreshing for the city-building genre.
  • Graphics and sound design are generally well-received, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
  • The gameplay is easy to grasp, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and crashes, making it difficult to progress without losing saved data.
  • The user interface is clunky and not user-friendly, particularly in trade and military management.
  • Many players feel the game lacks depth and innovation compared to other city builders, making it feel generic.
  • graphics26 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the aesthetic and atmosphere, particularly in conveying themes like ancient Greece. However, some users report performance issues, such as low frame rates and graphical glitches, even on capable hardware. While some find the visuals stunning and well-integrated with gameplay, others feel that improvements are needed, especially in animations and optimization options.

    • “The aesthetic is pleasing.”
    • “The atmosphere of ancient Greece is conveyed well, with pleasant visuals and audio accompaniment.”
    • “The mechanics are well thought out, the graphics are stunning, and the overarching yet light story is a welcome touch that breathes life into a genre that has stagnated in recent years.”
    • “Even with 11th gen Intel i5 and 16GB RAM and the graphic options turned down low, I still had such a slow frame rate that the juddering was making me feel nauseous.”
    • “Nice game, but the graphics are bad; people are skating, not walking.”
    • “Unlike a game with a classical background, the graphics inside the game are also quite blurry.”
  • gameplay14 mentions

    The gameplay is a mix of classic city-building elements with modern graphics, but it suffers from basic mechanics that can feel tedious and unengaging, often likened to playing with Legos rather than building a city. While some players appreciate the cultural grounding and potential for improvement, many criticize the clunky mechanics, bugs, and lack of depth, suggesting that the game needs significant enhancements to reach its full potential. Overall, the gameplay is described as smooth and addictive, yet it requires further development to truly captivate players.

    • “Clearly showed how the gameplay flow works, and I appreciate how the various elements are grounded in the culture (building a theatre as a major priority, wine over beer, the core production chain being clay-ceramics-grapes-wine).”
    • “It combines the classic elements of this type of game with the new graphics and mechanics.”
    • “Runs really well, smooth gameplay, and very addictive!”
    • “At this point, the mechanics of the game are really just basic and very rudimentary. You simply construct buildings and wait until they produce resources so you can construct the next building. It's zero fun and almost a waste of time; you feel more like playing with Legos than building cities.”
    • “I tried numerous times to give this game a fair shot, but with all the bugs, poor explanations, and clunky mechanics, I can't say it's worth any recommendation.”
    • “Sometimes I wanted the gameplay to be a little faster, but it just takes time to get used to it.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as relaxing and fitting the theme, while others criticize it for being poorly integrated or lacking variety. Notably, the absence of authentic Greek music in a game set in that context has been pointed out as a significant oversight. Overall, while some find the music delightful and atmospheric, others feel it detracts from the experience.

    • “The music gives a good ambience.”
    • “Relaxing music, not too punishing (neither when you lost raids).”
    • “Lovely music, and an evergreen Greek theme.”
    • “How do you make a 'Greek' game with no Greek music or tunes of any sort? The building aspect is very cheesy and unpolished, the click guide feels cheap, and progress feels super slow.”
    • “The music is very bad.”
    • “The intro speech is drowned out by the game music, which is at the same volume. Only after the intro can you adjust the levels.”
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is centered around the colonization of a new continent, introduced through a prologue that sets the stage for building and resource management. While the narrative is praised for its historical accuracy and engaging world-building, players have noted issues with pacing and clarity, particularly regarding the late introduction of military elements and the lack of guidance on gameplay mechanics. Overall, the story adds a refreshing depth to the genre, despite some frustrations with progression.

    • “The prologue of the game tells the story of us arriving in a new continent, starting a new colonization, and carrying out the most primitive capital transfer.”
    • “The mechanics are well thought out, the graphics are stunning, and the overarching yet light story is a welcome touch that breathes life into a genre that has stagnated in recent years.”
    • “You can really feel that the developer has taken the time to think everything through and craft a world with a fictional story that is 100% historically accurate, rather than fabricating a hodgepodge world in which no prior research was conducted.”
    • “Only one mission and no campaign.”
    • “The military are introduced so late into the prologue that my settlement had already been raided 3 times before the story even mentioned barracks, and there are no instructions on how to make it work.”
    • “It keeps getting stuck with the story; I've battled that ship like 10 times now and it won't continue.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users reporting significant bugs, crashes, and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced a relatively smooth experience during demo play, the overall consensus leans towards the game being too unstable and unplayable in its current state.

    • “The game has been a good builder so far; as this is a demo, things may change in the full release, but it seems pretty seamless and bug-free so far.”
    • “This game is so buggy, I haven't even been able to really play it.”
    • “The game is still buggy - it pauses a few seconds after I place roads and when I was placing additional ones, it crashed!”
    • “The game is very buggy as it stands.”
  • optimization5 mentions

    Overall, while the game runs smoothly and shows potential, users feel that optimization needs improvement, particularly for the Steam Deck. Additionally, there are suggestions for enhancing the user interface to elevate the overall experience.

    • “Hopefully it gets fully optimized for the Steam Deck.”
    • “However, the game runs smoothly and displays a lot of potential.”
    • “I think optimization needs to be strengthened, and the UI is too simple, making people feel very cheap.”
    • “I think optimization needs to be strengthened, and the UI is too simple, making it feel very cheap.”
    • “Therefore, I suggest that the producer can put more effort into UI and optimization.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere effectively captures the essence of ancient Greece, enhanced by appealing visuals and a fitting audio backdrop that immerses players in the setting.

    • “The immersive environment truly captures the essence of the setting, making you feel like you're part of the world.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and detailed landscapes create an unforgettable atmosphere that draws you in.”
    • “The atmosphere of ancient Greece is conveyed well, with pleasant visuals and audio accompaniment.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the farming system in the game is acceptable, suggesting that while it may not be exceptional, it fulfills its purpose without major issues.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted to be timely and relevant, with players finding it amusing that certain events or jokes have been discussed for months, as evidenced by comments on the developers' YouTube channel.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, suggesting that the game prioritizes profit over player experience.

    • “Another pay-to-win cash grab.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative and unfair.”
    • “It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
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