City Builder

About

City Builder is a single player casual city builder game. It was developed by BoomBox and was released on December 19, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"City Builder" is a 2.5D precision builder game where you construct the tallest building as a government-sanctioned worker. With over 10 different structures and endless building capabilities, your precision and endurance will be tested as you attempt to create the biggest building ever. Features include achievements and the challenge of seeing how far you can go before your building topples.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

monetization2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

City Builder offers a unique minimalist approach to city-building, focusing on the precision and skill of stacking blocks, which can be both tense and satisfying.
The game is accessible to players of all skill levels, providing a simple yet engaging challenge that can be enjoyed in short sessions.
Achievement hunters will find value in the game, as it features a staggering 5,000 achievements, making it a quick way to boost their collection.

The game's simplicity can lead to a lack of depth and long-term engagement, as players may quickly exhaust its content and find it repetitive.
Technical issues, such as buggy achievements and performance problems, detract from the overall experience and suggest a lack of polish.
The visuals and audio presentation are minimal and lack personality, making the game feel more like a basic mobile app than a fully developed PC title.

gameplay
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The gameplay is accessible and offers a distinctive experience for those who appreciate minimalist challenges, but it suffers from a clunky interface and repetitive mechanics that lead to a monotonous cycle. While it has potential as a city management game, it ultimately lacks engaging depth, making it just an average 3D skill game.
- “At its core, the gameplay is accessible to anyone.”
- “But for those who enjoy minimalist challenges, precision-based gameplay, or quick, meditative sessions, it delivers a small but distinctive experience.”
- “The game’s interface is clunky, and the core mechanics quickly become repetitive, reducing every session to a monotonous cycle of placing generic buildings with little to no challenge.”
- “In short, while the game had the potential to be a captivating city management experience, it ultimately falls short with its repetitive gameplay and lack of engaging depth.”
- “Quite an okay 3D skill game regarding the gameplay.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have reported issues with optimization, specifically that certain achievements can trigger repeatedly, leading to interface clutter and potential performance impacts.
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the game to minimize lag and enhance performance.”
- “The user interface is well-optimized, making it easy to navigate without any unnecessary clutter.”
- “Some players have noted that certain achievements trigger repeatedly, cluttering the interface or even affecting performance.”
- “The game suffers from significant frame rate drops in busy areas, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “There are frequent loading issues that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the "city builder" disappointing, as it detracts from the excitement of designing and managing a metropolis, leading to a tedious and uninspired gameplay experience.
- “The 'city builder' promises the thrill of designing and managing your own metropolis, but instead it delivers a tedious and uninspired experience.”
- “Grinding in this game feels like an endless chore, stripping away any sense of enjoyment or accomplishment.”
- “The repetitive tasks required to progress make the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered basic and lack vibrancy, resulting in a dull and static environment that fails to engage players. While there are different building designs unlocked at higher levels, they do not significantly enhance gameplay, as they all serve the same function.
- “The visuals are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
- “The graphics are beautifully designed, creating an immersive environment that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “The visuals, though serviceable, lack the flair and detail that could make the city feel alive; the environment appears dull and static, offering little incentive to explore or innovate.”
- “This is a tower stack game with very simple graphics.”
- “Don't be puzzled in reading the game store description - you will, actually, be able upon reaching some 'floors' to unlock different kinds of buildings, but they will all function in the same way - you'll basically be building the same tower, with different graphics and color.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of the game is generally viewed positively due to its low price of €0.3 and the absence of ads, making it an appealing option for players seeking a similar experience to Stack on PC. However, there are concerns regarding the developer, Cow Corp, which has been criticized for unethical practices, including the exploitation of others' work for profit.
- “Stack is a copy of the Android store, but it's still better since it has 5,000 achievements and no ads.”
- “This is a must-play if you want to enjoy Stack on PC with no ads for just €0.30.”
- “Cow Corp has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report that while the game is generally stable, achievements are notably buggy, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “Achievements are extremely buggy, though not completely broken.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered underwhelming, failing to enhance the overall atmosphere and leaving players feeling that the audio-visual experience is lacking. While some may not prioritize the soundtrack, it is viewed as a missed opportunity for a more immersive urban simulation.
- “The soundtrack does little to lift the mood, and overall, the audio-visual presentation feels like a missed opportunity to create an immersive urban simulation.”
- “Just the music isn't that great, but who cares :)”