ContractVille

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"ContractVille is a simulation game where players start as penniless individuals and work their way up to becoming CEOs of their own companies. The game offers both single-player and multiplayer options, with up to 4 players able to collaborate in a open-world setting to complete tasks such as purchasing land, designing houses, and selling them at auctions. However, the game is poorly optimized, making the experience less smooth."

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+10

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,386 reviews

story40 positive mentions

stability150 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of construction, renovation, and open-world exploration, providing a more immersive experience than similar titles.
The developers are actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing a commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.
Playing with friends enhances the experience, making it a fun and engaging multiplayer game.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, making it unplayable for some users.
Many players have reported game-breaking bugs, particularly related to mission objectives and the building planner, which can lead to frustrating experiences.
The graphics and optimization need improvement, as many users have noted low-quality textures and high resource usage.

story
280 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
84%
1%
The game's story revolves around building a construction company from the ground up, with various mission types including demolition, delivery, and interior design, providing a diverse gameplay experience. However, many players report significant bugs that hinder mission completion, leading to frustration and a sense of unfinished gameplay. While the concept is engaging and offers a rags-to-riches narrative, the execution suffers from technical issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “It has a great storyline, with plenty of in-depth play.”
- “Good missions and storyline.”
- “Start a rags-to-riches story in Contractville.”
- “Many delivery missions that take you time to do you get to the destination to find out you cannot get paid because there is an error. Leaving you no choice to abort the mission and time wasted.”
- “A major issue is that 99% of the missions are currently un-finishable (can't get 100%).”
- “It is literally unplayable as the game doesn't recognize any progress for this mission. And since it's an early on mission I have nothing else I can do in the game until I complete it.”
gameplay
210 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
63%
8%
The gameplay of this early access title offers a mix of engaging mechanics and diverse activities, allowing for a fun experience, especially in multiplayer. However, players have noted that many mechanics are clunky or tedious, leading to a repetitive gameplay loop, and there are several bugs that can disrupt the experience. While the core concept is promising, improvements are needed in various systems, particularly in driving and building mechanics, to enhance overall enjoyment.
- “However, there is a decent amount of things to do, and the gameplay can be varied each time so it doesn't get stale.”
- “The concept of starting from scratch and building your own empire in an open world is incredibly appealing, and the core gameplay loop is surprisingly addictive.”
- “The build planner was one of the mechanics that surprised me the most, it makes planning your entire build a piece of cake by separating the entire build into the layout stage and then moving on to the decoration stage, which makes it a lot less overwhelming.”
- “The business mechanic of the game has some irritating grindy stuff I wish it didn't have.”
- “Gameplay is currently really basic and you see bugs often.”
- “However, the basic mechanics don't work properly - like stuttering when driving, completely ruins the experience.”
stability
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The game is widely reported to be extremely buggy, with frequent glitches, crashes, and performance issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend waiting for further updates before purchasing, as the current state is considered unplayable by several users. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, particularly in multiplayer modes, where synchronization and connection issues are common.
- “Great game, runs great for me.”
- “Runs great, but beware.”
- “Great start, runs great and lots to do.”
- “The game is extremely buggy.”
- “Game hard freezes within 5 minutes of play, only way to reset is to ctrl+alt+del, and logout.”
- “The game is so extremely buggy, that it is really demotivating to invest time.”
graphics
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear outdated and suffer from various bugs and glitches. While some appreciate the effort put into the visuals and find them acceptable for gameplay, others criticize the low resolution and performance issues, particularly on less powerful systems. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics need significant improvement to enhance the gaming experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the controls are intuitive, making it easy to dive into the game.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics are great, the amount of furniture available to buy is outstanding, and the tablet/menu system is very organized and easy to follow.”
- “The graphics are looking worse than GTA San Andreas.”
- “It's frustrating that a game like this struggles to run smoothly when even graphics-heavy games like Red Dead Redemption 2 perform just fine.”
- “I can't even see textures on anything, and the FPS was lagging even on the poorest quality - and I don't see the point in playing a design/aesthetics game on low quality.”
optimization
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
53%
36%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players experiencing significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame rate drops, and bugs, particularly in later stages of gameplay. While some users report smooth performance on high-end PCs, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization and bug fixes, especially given its early access status. Many hope for future updates to address these concerns, as the core gameplay is enjoyable despite the technical shortcomings.
- “Well optimized co-op.”
- “While optimization is a bit of an issue, it's not a deal breaker by any means.”
- “People, you must understand this game is still very new and the devs are working on every bug that is presented. It's up to the current users to help find them to help the game run smoothly, but so far, devs, this game is honestly pretty good and it has a lot going for it.”
- “Major performance issues.”
- “The optimization of the game is bad, but the game itself is pleasant; however, until they do something about the optimization without RTX, there is no point in buying it.”
- “This needs to be optimized really badly; it's unplayable in its current state.”
grinding
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
4%
94%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding certain tasks, such as painting and moving objects, to be tedious and time-consuming, especially when playing solo. While some appreciate the immersive and detailed mechanics, they also note that the game can feel slow-paced and repetitive, particularly in the early stages before skill upgrades. Overall, players suggest that the experience improves with multiplayer play, making the grind feel less burdensome.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is a lot easier to achieve when you have upgraded all your skill points - but before that it can be quite boring and tedious.”
- “It's a fun idea, but in my opinion the developer(s) should more often ask the question: 'is this mechanic fun?' because too often you will get bogged down with tedious activities.”
- “A lot of the tasks take ages and get a bit tedious and moving furniture is a bit of a task; there doesn't seem to be a basic option to just move an item, it has to be packed and unpacked and it gets a bit annoying after a while.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding the optional challenges and unexpected scenarios, such as absurd vehicle dynamics, to be particularly funny. The sound effects and creative gameplay elements contribute to a lighthearted experience that keeps players engaged and laughing. Overall, the developers have successfully infused the game with a sense of fun and comedic moments, making it enjoyable and entertaining.
- “The amount of stuff to do and extra 'you don't have to do this, but you will anyways' optional conditions is hilarious.”
- “The developers definitely put a lot of work into making this fun, relaxing, and hilarious at the same time.”
- “Before it's patched, put a bucket of concrete in the back of your vehicle; you will get a funny result as depending on what's in your trunk and its weight affects the vehicle's suspension level, as well as can slightly change how it drives with a full load compared to none. You'll notice this with the first vehicle you start with.”
monetization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, particularly regarding aggressive advertising tactics and a perceived lack of professionalism from the developers. Users have reported spammy promotions in Discord discussions and raised concerns about the game's optimization and overall quality, suggesting that it does not live up to its marketing claims. Many recommend waiting for a full release before investing, as the current state of the game appears to be lacking.
- “I never leave reviews, but if you are excited by the advertisement of this game, I would honestly wait until it is fully released as it does not seem to function correctly at this point in time.”
- “As for the Discord, the devs are spamming Discord ads in the discussions and are also running a Discord server that doesn't follow any real laws or rules. Even the Discord TOS is not being followed, and when the devs decided to break UK law with disability discrimination, they say that it doesn't matter and don't really take a disability discrimination lawsuit seriously.”
- “I know that a so-called 'dev' will leave a response to this, but just assume it's been written by AI, since everything else this game dev seems to do has AI connected to it. If it's not AI, it's always a stupid response trying to defend horrible behavior or defend a trash game due to their lack of understanding of game development and pushing mass spam ads of Discord in the discussions under every message.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in Contractville is generally enjoyable and provides a relaxing backdrop for players, with a solid music player feature. However, there are concerns regarding the local music volume and the ability to skip tracks, leading to an average rating of 3/5.
- “Overall, I'm really enjoying my time in Contractville and find it a great game to put on some music and relax to.”
- “The music player is great!”
- “Good game, but please fix the local music volume and controls where you can skip it.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players feel that the game's replayability is limited due to a lack of rewarding features, such as the inability to enter completed houses and insufficient customization options. While the building aspect is enjoyable, many believe that additional content is necessary to enhance overall playability and encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “I am not someone who worries too much about graphics; I'd rather have replayability and fun more than graphics, so for me, the graphics are absolutely fine.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional experience of the game to be immersive, as the deliberate pacing allows them to genuinely feel the process of renovation. The game's creative aspects provide a wholesome escape, making it a recommended choice for those seeking a positive and engaging experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews highlight that character development is closely tied to character design, emphasizing that well-crafted visuals enhance the depth and relatability of the characters. Players appreciate when character design reflects their personalities and growth throughout the game, contributing to a more immersive experience. Overall, strong character design is seen as a crucial element in effective character development.