BuildMoreCubes

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"BuildMoreCubes" is a real-time strategy army game with fast-paced, addictive battles across 20 levels in three distinct worlds. Choose from eight adorable yet deadly units, each with unique abilities and strengths/weaknesses against other units. The goal is to constantly rebuild and expand your army by reclaiming defeated enemy cubes, employing clever combat tactics to exploit enemy weaknesses.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

story1 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers extensive creative freedom, allowing players to construct intricate structures and explore a vast open world.
For its low price, the game provides an enjoyable experience, especially for fans of sandbox and strategy genres.
The game has a good concept where players can strategically grow their army by utilizing unit advantages and weaknesses.

The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial, leaving players confused about mechanics and objectives.
There are performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The gameplay can become repetitive and boring quickly, with limited depth and engagement after the initial levels.

gameplay
11 mentions
27 % positive mentions
45 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for its steep learning curve, requiring significant time to master complex mechanics, which are often poorly explained, leading to confusion among players. Additionally, the lack of in-game music and performance optimization detracts from the overall experience, making it feel basic and at times broken.
- “Optimization updates could enhance the overall gameplay experience for all players.”
- “Performance optimization is needed for smoother gameplay.”
- “Gameplay consists of killing smaller groups to become a bigger group.”
- “The game has a steep learning curve; building complex structures and mastering the game's mechanics may require a significant investment of time and effort.”
- “The gameplay mechanics aren't properly explained, leaving me just randomly clicking to see if it'll do anything.”
- “The game is too basic, and the gameplay mechanics are broken.”
optimization
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The optimization of "buildmorecubes" is a notable concern, particularly for players using lower-end hardware, as performance issues arise during intense building sessions and in densely populated areas. Many users report significant lag and suggest that optimization updates are necessary to improve overall gameplay experience. Despite these challenges, the game's creative potential remains appealing to sandbox enthusiasts.
- “Optimization updates could enhance the overall gameplay experience for all players.”
- “While it may have a steep learning curve and some optimization issues, its potential for creativity and expression makes it a compelling choice for fans of sandbox games.”
- “Buildmorecubes may suffer from performance issues on lower-end hardware, particularly during intense building sessions or in densely populated areas.”
- “Performance optimization is needed for smoother gameplay.”
- “I was also getting some major performance issues on my GTX 1060, which should have run the game flawlessly.”
music
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant lack of in-game music, which contributes to a sterile atmosphere and diminishes immersion. While one user found the existing music relaxing, the overall sentiment suggests that a more dynamic soundtrack could enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The absence of in-game music or ambient sounds may create a somewhat sterile atmosphere, detracting from the immersion and enjoyment of the gameplay experience.”
- “Adding a dynamic soundtrack could remedy this issue.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of Buildmorecubes has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, with reviewers labeling it as shovelware that relies on asset flipping and copying existing game templates. This approach raises ethical concerns, as it appears to exploit others' work for profit without adding significant value.
- “Buildmorecubes is yet another construction kit shovelware cash grab from the Brazilian asset flippers.”
- “These guys do nothing but copy premade game templates and game tutorials, fill out a few things, stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, slap on an asset-flipped set of sprites/assets, and dump them on Steam and into daily indie game bundles as cash grabs.”
- “Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates and assets... at best, this is shovelware; at worst, it's a scam/cash grab.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The lack of in-game music and ambient sounds contributes to a sterile atmosphere, which can diminish immersion and overall enjoyment of the gameplay experience.
- “The lack of in-game music creates a somewhat sterile atmosphere, detracting from the immersion and enjoyment of the gameplay experience.”
- “The environment feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to get lost in the game world.”
- “Without any ambient sounds, the game feels empty and fails to draw players into its setting.”
graphics
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their stunning visuals and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and smooth animations, which enhance the overall aesthetic appeal. However, some users noted occasional performance issues that can detract from the visual experience.
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game's current release has some bugs, including a full-screen crash and issues with units getting stuck in terrain. However, the developers have acknowledged these problems and are working on fixes that are expected to be released soon.
- “The current release of the game is still a bit buggy; however, the developers have finally responded, and fixes for the full-screen crash will come soon, along with a few for units getting stuck in terrain.”
- “I frequently experience crashes during gameplay, which makes it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The game has a lot of stability issues, with frequent lag spikes and unexpected shutdowns.”