Construction Simulator 3 Lite
- June 27, 2019
- astragon Entertainment GmbH
- 25h median play time
"Construction Simulator 3 Lite is a simulation game set in Europe, with amazing visuals and around 25 hours of playtime. However, the experience is marred by excessive advertisements. Despite these drawbacks, players can still enjoy the immersive world of construction with a variety of vehicles and missions."
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a high level of detail, making it visually appealing.
- It offers a fun and engaging gameplay experience for fans of construction simulation games.
- The controls and physics are generally well-designed, providing a realistic feel when operating machinery.
- The lite version is very limited, only allowing access to a couple of missions before requiring payment for the full game.
- Many players experience bugs and glitches, such as freezing or being unable to access new contracts after completing initial tasks.
- The lack of steering wheel controls and poor controller support make the gameplay frustrating for some users.
- graphics102 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and realism, with many users highlighting the high level of detail and impressive visual quality, especially for a mobile game. However, some players express disappointment with the limited gameplay options and the requirement to pay for additional content, which detracts from the overall experience despite the strong graphical presentation. Overall, while the graphics are a standout feature, they are often overshadowed by gameplay limitations and technical issues.
“The graphics are phenomenal, and the level of detail is insane.”
“By far the best simulator on Google Play. The graphics are on point, and different camera angles make it feel more realistic.”
“The graphics are realistic, and the map looks way different.”
“Absolutely terrible, graphics make me want to drink bleach, the vehicles are invisible, terrible for roleplay or actual work, cranes are invisible, would not recommend to my worst enemy, if I could do 0 stars, I would with no hesitation.”
“I saw many glitches, the graphics are not too good and the controls are very bad. Please update this game and fix the glitches.”
“The graphic is horrible, control doesn't work properly.”
- story74 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being overly limited, with players only able to complete two missions before being prompted to purchase the full version. Many users express frustration over the lack of additional content and clarity in mission objectives, leading to a feeling of being misled by the "lite" designation. While the graphics and gameplay mechanics receive praise, the overall narrative experience is deemed unsatisfactory due to the restrictive paywall and confusing mission structure.
“Honnestly speaking it is a great game, great graphics, hope all missions are great as the first one because mine once you finish the first level other missions don't show up.”
“I love its graphics and heavy machinery equipment but I only get 2 vehicles unlocked and 5 missions after that I play unnecessarily.”
“This game is one of the best games of my life with amazing graphics and controls, but one problem is that we have to complete missions to unlock other vehicles.”
“Waste of time, you can do 2 missions then you have to buy the full game to continue.”
“Don't download this game it is totally waste, only 2 missions and then you have to buy another job for 500 rs.”
“Worst game, I'm stuck in the game after the 1st mission... I can't play more missions according to the storyline.”
- monetization17 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 12 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads that interrupt gameplay, even after purchasing the ad-free version. Many players feel misled by the game's free-to-play label, as they encounter frequent prompts for in-app purchases to access additional content and features. While some users enjoy the game itself, the aggressive monetization tactics detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
“Then you can easily purchase the full version through the in-app purchase!”
“I love the game, but if you finish the two jobs, you need to make an in-app purchase in order to get new contracts, jobs, and vehicles!”
“And what is more irritating was the 5-second ads after I close the world map each time.”
“Misleading advertising marking this app as free, and a waste of time to download.”
“I love the game but if you finish the two jobs you need to in-app purchase in order to get new contracts, jobs, and vehicles!”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players praising its fun and realistic mechanics, as well as the beautiful graphics. However, there are significant criticisms regarding control issues, confusing navigation, and the limitations of the lite version, which often leads to frustration over the pay-to-play model. Overall, while the gameplay shows potential, it suffers from bugs and a lack of accessible features for new players.
“Ok, so I was really impressed with the gameplay at first and was about to buy the whole version of this game.”
“Very good game, it's worth buying; the only thing that I think it lacks is a real story behind the game that connects everything, but the gameplay is very fun.”
“Great all-around realistic gameplay and jobs.”
“It still has a lot of software and gameplay bugs.”
“I really liked the gameplay, but the problem is that I really can't control a vehicle like that. Please do add buttons and steering like other games, and in the map, there should be a red path for us to know where to go; it's very difficult to understand.”
“Terrible controls and gameplay; it could be a great game if it wasn't so confusing and hard to play.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the nostalgic feel of the game, likening it to popular simulators like Farming Simulator and Car Mechanic Simulator, but some find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome use of the phone's back button. Overall, while the game shows promise in the simulation genre, the grinding mechanics could benefit from refinement.
“You have to use your phone back button which is also very tedious.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent freezes on the loading page and various glitches that impact graphics and controls. While players find it enjoyable and easy to play, the persistent technical problems have led some to consider uninstalling if not addressed promptly.
“It makes it to the loading page and freezes every time.”
“I saw many glitches; the graphics are not too good and the controls are very bad. Please update this game and fix the glitches.”
“There are some terrible glitches that need to be fixed soon, or I am deleting.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for becoming repetitive over time, particularly in relation to the controls.
“The music gets a bit repetitive after a while.”
“I mean the music controls.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, with players experiencing significant stuttering and numerous bugs, despite initial positive impressions from the demo. Adjusting settings has not resolved these issues for many users.
“Purchased the game after seeing the demo performance, but once I bought it, the game was filled with bugs!”
“Really stuttering, even after changing settings.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with certain missions, feeling that they undermine their intelligence or are poorly designed, leading to a negative emotional experience.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is primarily found in the comments section, where users engage in witty banter about the game's pricing and the expectations of players who want a full experience without paying. This lighthearted exchange adds a layer of amusement, reflecting the community's playful take on the game's "lite" version.
“The comments section is hilarious! It's like a lighthearted platform for those who want to buy the full game but are unsure about the content.”
“The humor in this game is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and funny scenarios that keep me laughing throughout.”