Chronos Builder

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Chronos Builder is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Mistwall Studio and was released on December 5, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Chronos Builder is a powerful and versatile procedural mapmaking tool for tabletop role-playing games. With just a few clicks, you’ll be able to generate and customize your ideal Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Victorian, Eastern or Medieval Fantasy world. Complete with control over the weather, lighting, and terrain. Chronos simplifies map making so you spend less time planning and more time playing![/b]PRO…

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Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

Chronos Builder offers a unique range of assets for sci-fi and cyberpunk settings, making it a valuable tool for those genres.
The developers are responsive and actively working on improvements, with frequent updates that enhance usability and add new features.
The program allows for creative flexibility, enabling users to mix and match assets from different genres, which can lead to unique and interesting map designs.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making navigation and asset placement frustrating for many users.
The auto-generation feature often produces poorly organized results, requiring significant manual adjustments to achieve a coherent map.
Export quality is inconsistent, with issues such as pixelation and artifacts, making it difficult to use maps in virtual tabletop applications effectively.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the app is praised for its versatility in creating diverse tabletop RPG settings, catering to various narrative styles. However, some users find the complexity of the tools daunting, which may hinder the experience for those less interested in the storytelling elements. Overall, it offers a rich foundation for imaginative world-building, albeit with a steep learning curve.
- “This app provides a great way to build beautiful TTRPG settings for many different types of story and world.”
- “Same story for YAG, which can daunt even the most persistent of scene builders and revolution playspace, which, while old, is as versatile as most mappers while horribly befuddling to fiddle with.”
- “Same story for YAG, which can daunt even the most persistent of scene builders and revolution playspace, which, while old, is as versatile as most mappers, while horribly befuddling to fiddle with.”
- “If you are not interested in the story, here is the TL;DR:”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization in version 2.0.0, featuring the wishing well expansion, has been positively received, with users noting improved performance and no significant issues even on larger maps and multiple floors.
- “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 is severely lacking; I experience constant frame drops and stuttering, even on lower settings.”
- “Despite having a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it frustrating to play.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay experiences are mixed, with some players criticizing the poor procedural generation, limited asset packs, and problematic camera controls, while others appreciate the vast array of objects and the potential for hours of fun. Despite a challenging learning curve, some users find the mechanics rewarding and the game to be a valuable tool for creativity.
- “It has an immense amount of objects, walls, terrains, decorations, furniture... that gives you hours and hours of gameplay and fun.”
- “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.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics and lighting in the game are generally praised for their impressive quality, enhancing the overall visual experience. However, the user interface (UI) is criticized for being poorly designed, with issues such as overlapping text in tooltips and a confusing options menu.
- “The graphics are really impressive, and the menus are easy to navigate.”
- “The graphics and lighting are good.”
- “If you disregard the forced tutorial that has tooltips with graphic crossing text and the haphazard way the general options are designed, you still have a UI that leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from a modern game.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express frustration with the monetization strategy, suggesting that the focus on releasing expansions detracts from delivering a polished and fulfilling experience that aligns with advertised promises.
- “Maybe spend less time trying to get out an expansion and get your current iteration to actually live up to your advertisement videos and claims.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, forcing players to choose between enjoying the game and spending more.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to unintuitive controls and tedious object placement, which can lead to disappointing results, such as poorly rendered maps that undermine the time invested in creating them.
- “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.”
- “However, it is tedious to use these.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "Call of Cthulhu" is characterized as dark and oppressive, with users praising the tool for its effectiveness in quickly establishing a terrifying ambiance.
- “If you're looking to build a dark and oppressive atmosphere for 'Call of Cthulhu,' this tool is an excellent choice.”
- “If you're looking to build a dark and oppressive atmosphere for 'Call of Cthulhu,' this tool is also an excellent choice.”
- “You can easily and quickly create a terrifying atmosphere.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight a strong emotional connection with the developers, noting their supportive and receptive attitude during troubleshooting. This positive interaction fosters a sense of community and appreciation, enhancing the overall emotional experience of the game.