Construction Set

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Construction Set is a single-player puzzle game with phenomenal graphics, featuring the building and collection of toys from unique blocks and parts. However, players may encounter bugs, excessive grinding, and intrusive ads that hinder the experience. The game's humor adds a touch of fun, despite its drawbacks.

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 7,506 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

monetization1.3k negative mentions

monetization
1,366 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
1%
92%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive use of ads, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, often encountering them after every small action or build, which disrupts gameplay and diminishes the overall experience. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they feel that the current implementation is overwhelming and detracts from the enjoyment, leading to requests for a more balanced approach or a paid option to remove ads entirely.
- “I really liked this game, so I decided to purchase the no ads upgrade.”
- “It's a fun game, but I just paid for no ads, but I still have to watch ads when I open a gold package or get bonus coins. I would like to get what I paid for.”
- “I love this game and it's so nice to play. I always get the gold pack and there are no ads if you turn off the internet.”
- “You spend more time watching ads than playing the game. I wanted to like it, but I'm not interested in watching ads for the developers to make money.”
- “The game features both 'opt-in' ads where you get a bonus for voluntarily watching an ad, and forced ads after every level. This makes the gameplay experience incredibly disruptive.”
- “The amount of ads is overwhelming and they often start in the middle of an animation, making it impossible to enjoy the game.”
stability
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with users reporting frequent freezing and crashing, particularly during or after ads. Many players find it nearly unplayable due to these issues, which often require them to restart the app or their devices. Overall, the combination of excessive ads and persistent glitches detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “The game also freezes so much, making it almost unplayable!”
- “Every time I finish a little packet, it freezes and I have to close the app and reopen it just to fix the bug until I finish the next pack.”
- “Unplayable, freezes constantly.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
50%
22%
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and repetitive, primarily involving tapping pieces as directed, which many players find boring and lacking in challenge. While some appreciate the mechanics and visuals, the overwhelming presence of forced ads significantly detracts from the experience, leading to frustration over the imbalance between gameplay and advertising. Overall, players express a desire for a more engaging gameplay loop and fewer interruptions from ads.
- “The graphics are top quality, the gameplay is more complex, and it comes in fun themed packs instead of at random.”
- “I really like the mechanics of the game and the fact that you can include a little add-on with the golden package after watching a video.”
- “The gameplay is very satisfying but there's too many ads; it's very annoying.”
- “It looked fun in the ads, but you can't pick which box set you want to do; you just go in order, and assembling them is super boring because pieces are auto-sorted. So gameplay is just looking through a list of pieces and clicking one after the other.”
- “10 seconds of play followed by 30 seconds of ads... complete 3, then watch an ad to open a 4th (another 10 seconds of play) followed by yet another ad... total of 2.5 minutes of ads for 40 seconds of gameplay... absolutely unplayable trash!!”
- “More ads than actual gameplay.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
27%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising their quality, brightness, and overall aesthetic appeal, often likening them to a LEGO-like style. However, some users criticize the visuals for being basic or laggy, and there are complaints about the characters resembling cheap imitations. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements and more variety in design.
- “Bright, shiny graphics and an interesting variety of sets.”
- “The graphics are great and so are the animations.”
- “A really cool nice game! I recommend downloading this game; it's very realistic and very entertaining. The graphics are amazing; it's almost like I'm sitting at a real table building actual Legos.”
- “❤ but the characters are a bit weird and look like Lego ripoffs, the graphics could be better.”
- “Uses Lego aesthetic but some builds are not physically possible.”
- “Fun and relaxing, but it is too laggy even though it is a simple graphics game.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
56%
20%
The reviews consistently highlight a significant absence of music and sound effects in the game, with many players expressing that the lack of audio makes the experience feel dull and unengaging. Users suggest that adding background music and sound effects would greatly enhance gameplay, making it more enjoyable. Overall, there is a strong desire for improvements in the music aspect to elevate the gaming experience.
- “I love this game because I love music and it keeps me occupied.”
- “It's fun but can you add some music, but please don't make it super annoying.”
- “Such a great game but needs music and sound as well and maybe a button to click on when opening up packets.”
- “No sound or music, which feels terrible when LEGO has a specific sound that would be great to add.”
- “There's no music and there's no gameplay audio.”
- “It felt boring without any background music and sound effects, please.”
humor
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
12%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny, cute, and enjoyable, often highlighting specific elements like the "golden pack" as particularly amusing. However, some users feel that the excessive ads detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's fun factor. Overall, while humor is a strong point for many, opinions vary, with a few players finding it less entertaining.
- “Things it has in spades: heart, attention to detail, humor, and fun.”
- “But the most thing I really liked is the golden pack; the golden pack in the bathroom piece was funny lol.”
- “This is so funny and cute all at the same time.”
- “This game is not funny; it's boring.”
- “This game is not funny, but it's relaxing.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, often feeling like a means for developers to farm ad revenue rather than providing genuine gameplay enjoyment. The frequent interruptions for ads after completing small tasks detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and loss of interest despite some fun elements.
- “I really want to finish the special levels, but it's tedious to repeat the same sets to do so.”
- “Complete one part of the Lego set which takes about 4-5 seconds to do... watch an ad that takes 4-5 times longer to finish than it took for you to put the parts together... complete another small part of the set... watch an ad... another part... watch an ad... in other words, this game is just more devs farming ad revenue.”
- “But there's an ad after every bag, and it's just stupid and tedious and really off-putting.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's optimization is inconsistent; while it initially runs smoothly, players report issues such as crashes at higher levels and high CPU usage. Additionally, the presence of ads detracts from the overall experience, despite the game's accessibility and ease of play.
- “It is a good game; it runs smoothly, is easy to play, and you do not need any verification to get in the game.”
- “Very CPU intensive, poorly optimized, and riddled with ads.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The "gold pack" introduces significant plot twists that enhance the overall narrative experience, adding a layer of excitement and enjoyment for players.
- “The 'gold pack' adds a significant plot twist, making the experience incredibly enjoyable!”
- “The story is captivating and keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
- “I was completely immersed in the narrative; it felt like I was part of an epic adventure.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized as wholesome and simple, making it particularly suitable for children and evoking positive feelings.
- “This game evokes a deep sense of nostalgia and warmth, making it a truly emotional experience.”
- “The characters' journeys are incredibly relatable, and their struggles resonate on a personal level.”
- “I found myself tearing up during key moments; the storytelling is beautifully crafted and impactful.”