Chronos Builder
- December 5, 2022
- Mistwall Studio
Get on Steam"Chronos Builder is a procedural mapmaking tool for tabletop RPGs, allowing users to easily generate and customize Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Victorian, Eastern or Medieval Fantasy worlds with adjustable weather, lighting, and terrain. The Autobuilder feature quickly generates rooms with customizable options, while quick item editing lets you move, rotate, and scale items. Save and reuse groups of assets for convenience." Do not mention the release date nor the developer or publisher.
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Reviews
- Chronos Builder offers a wide variety of assets for creating impressive sci-fi and cyberpunk maps, making it a valuable tool for tabletop RPG enthusiasts.
- The auto-generation feature allows users to quickly create maps, which can save time for game masters who need to improvise during sessions.
- Recent updates have improved usability and performance, indicating that the developers are responsive to user feedback and committed to enhancing the software.
- The user interface is often described as unintuitive and clunky, making it difficult for users to navigate and utilize the software effectively.
- Many users report issues with the camera controls and overall responsiveness, leading to frustrating experiences when trying to build maps.
- Export quality is disappointing, with maps often rendering poorly and losing detail, which undermines the effort put into creating them.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight significant issues with procedural generation, limited asset packs, and poor camera controls, leading to a frustrating experience. However, some users find value in the mechanics after overcoming initial difficulties, suggesting that the game has potential as a useful tool despite its flaws.
“After a somewhat strange start in which it was difficult for me to get the mechanics, I have to say that it is an incredible tool!”
“The procedural generation is terrible, the asset packs are small, the camera is abhorrent, and almost none of the mechanics they're pitching properly work.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality and effective lighting, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience. Additionally, the user interface is noted for its ease of navigation.
“The graphics are really impressive, and the menus are easy to navigate.”
“Good graphics and lighting.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in "Call of Cthulhu" is characterized as dark and oppressive, effectively immersing players in a terrifying experience. Users appreciate the tool's ability to quickly and easily enhance this unsettling ambiance.
“If you're looking to build a dark and oppressive atmosphere for 'Call of Cthulhu,' this tool is an excellent choice.”
“You can easily and quickly create a terrifying atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story is considered complex and potentially overwhelming, particularly for those focused on scene building, with some users finding it versatile yet confusing. For those uninterested in the narrative, a simplified summary is available.
“The story is incredibly engaging, drawing players into a rich narrative that keeps them invested throughout the game.”
“The character development is profound, making each interaction feel meaningful and impactful.”
“The plot twists are unexpected and well-crafted, adding depth and excitement to the overall experience.”
“The story is repetitive and lacks depth, making it difficult to stay engaged.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to connect with the gameplay.”
“The plot twists are predictable and do not add any excitement to the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization in version 2.0.0, featuring the wishing well expansion, has been positively received, with users noting improved performance even on larger maps and multiple floors, suggesting that previous issues have been effectively addressed.
“With the release of 2.0.0 (Wishing Well expansion), I am looking forward to the improved performance, which I never had issues with - even on larger maps and multiple floors.”
“The optimization in this game has made a significant difference; I can now enjoy seamless gameplay without any lag, even during intense moments.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, allowing for smoother graphics and faster load times, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly when their extensive efforts in map creation result in poor visual quality, rendering their hard work seemingly pointless. The combination of unintuitive controls and technical issues exacerbates the tedium of the grinding experience.
“I can look past the unintuitive UI and controls, the lighting that ignores walls and objects, and the tedious object placement controls, but if the map I've spent hours on renders as an indistinct blurry mess, looking nothing like it did in the app, it's just been a waste of my time.”
