ContractVille

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ContractVille is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by MYM Games Studios and was released on May 26, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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story32 positive mentions

stability142 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a variety of tasks including building, demolishing, and recycling.
Fun multiplayer experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
Active developer support with frequent updates and community engagement.

Numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
Performance issues, including lag and crashes, especially in multiplayer mode.
Limited design flexibility in building mechanics, making it difficult to create unique structures.

story
361 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
87%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players noting that there is essentially no narrative to engage with. While there are various missions available, including building, demolition, and delivery tasks, they often feel repetitive and disconnected from any overarching storyline. Additionally, numerous bugs and glitches hinder mission progression, leading to frustration and a sense of incompleteness in the gameplay experience.
- “The satisfaction of transforming an empty plot or run-down structure into a polished home is one of the game’s most rewarding aspects, especially when selling or showcasing finished builds.”
- “It's really detailed and actually in-depth with story progression and such.”
- “The game features a variety of missions, including demolition, decoration, and logistics.”
- “☑ no story”
- “The non-story missions (contracts) are repetitive and boring.”
- “Story may as well not have been in the game.”
gameplay
199 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
63%
6%
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness and depth, offering a satisfying loop of building, decorating, and completing contracts, though it can feel repetitive over time. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics and the engaging multiplayer experience, but many note that the game suffers from bugs, clunky controls, and optimization issues that can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core mechanics are enjoyable and provide a solid foundation, there is a consensus that further refinement and polish are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Great game for those who enjoy satisfying and slow gameplay.”
- “The gameplay feels smooth and satisfying.”
- “Very innovative gameplay, and includes many different ways to play so you never get bored.”
- “The core loop of accepting contracts, building, and selling remains largely consistent throughout, and players seeking dramatic shifts in mechanics may find the experience a bit uniform over long play sessions.”
- “I wish I would have kept the lust to play because the game had a decent feature-rich game world and most stuff included, but after some hours of gameplay I felt the game was not sufficiently satisfying.”
- “The only downside of this game is that it uses Unreal Engine; yes, I count this as a downside as sometimes developers can't really optimize the game that well, so crashes and black screens can happen throughout your gameplay, and it is not really that fun to keep restarting your game every so often while trying to build a house.”
graphics
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
66%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of polish and optimization, leading to issues like graphical glitches, low-resolution textures, and performance drops even on high-end systems. While some appreciate the visuals as adequate for gameplay, others criticize them as outdated or reminiscent of lower-quality titles. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are not the game's strongest aspect, they do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, especially given the game's low price point.
- “The graphics are stunning, and the controls are intuitive, making it easy to dive into the game.”
- “Contractville is a very enjoyable game with impressive graphics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “Love the graphics, realistic tools, decor, scenes, missions, what's not to love about this one.”
- “Good concept and all, but the amount of generative AI used for graphics is sad.”
- “Random graphical glitches, texture popping, and inconsistent draw distance.”
- “Don't bother buying this game; it uses AI assets, has frequent bugs, ugly graphics (gives asset flip vibes), and runs horribly on my 4090.”
stability
148 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that hinder gameplay. While some players find the bugs amusing and manageable, others describe the experience as frustrating, particularly in multiplayer modes where connectivity and synchronization problems are common. Overall, the game is seen as a work in progress, with potential for improvement, but currently suffers from instability that can detract from the enjoyment.
- “Performance-wise, this runs great.”
- “Great game, runs great for me.”
- “Great start, runs great and lots to do.”
- “When I go to use it, it glitches me in space and then I can't even use the unstuck button because I'm in the taxi, and when I save and go out, it spawns me in the sky so I can't do anything.”
- “The game is so extremely buggy that it is really demotivating to invest time.”
- “I fully appreciate how much hard work and passion has gone into this game and I love the concept, but I have wasted hours and hours on loading screens and troubleshooting until finally, I've given up.”
optimization
132 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including frame rate drops, stuttering, and lag, even on high-end systems. While some users have noted improvements over time, the consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization work to enhance the overall experience. Despite its fun gameplay and potential, many reviewers cannot recommend it until these performance problems are adequately addressed.
- “While the visuals may not rival high-budget simulations, they serve the gameplay well and keep performance accessible on a wide range of systems.”
- “The game has surprised me, and I've had a lot of fun after I came back with the newer optimizations intact.”
- “It has an active developer who is doing great solid work to update the game and improve its performance, which was a problem at the start but has now got much better.”
- “The only downside is optimization: after some time I have to restart it because the FPS drops from 150 to 20.”
- “Very slow and laggy at startup and poorly optimized, but if you can ignore that or have a very powerful PC, it's a great game to play with friends.”
- “The negative review is for the optimization and performance, running it on a Ryzen 9 7900, RTX 3080, and 32 GB of RAM, and the game runs at 10 FPS on max settings. Lowering the graphics helps make it run smoothly, but even then my fans spin to the max and my PC is quite noisy, and I still get the occasional stutter.”
grinding
91 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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7%
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The reviews highlight that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which can be both relaxing and tedious depending on the player's perspective. While many players appreciate the depth and variety of tasks, they also note that repetitive actions, such as painting and transporting items, can become monotonous over time. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as integral to the gameplay experience, appealing to those who enjoy a slower, more immersive pace, but it may deter players seeking a more streamlined experience.
- “Engaging mechanics - not too tedious, although a bit repetitive.”
- “But over time it becomes stagnant and grindy.”
- “The business mechanic of the game has some irritating grindy stuff I wish it didn't have.”
- “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
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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10%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the glitches and bugs to be a source of laughter and enjoyment, enhancing the overall experience. While some glitches can be frustrating, the majority are seen as funny, contributing to a lighthearted and entertaining atmosphere, especially when playing with friends. Overall, the game is described as a fun and relaxing experience filled with amusing moments and quirky mechanics.
- “Very good and relaxing game, some of the bugs on multiplayer make for some absolutely hilarious moments.”
- “We've already put in over eight hours, with the first ten minutes filled with nonstop laughter—especially thanks to the hilarious ability to slap each other.”
- “The developers definitely put a lot of work into making this fun, relaxing, and hilarious at the same time.”
- “It's not cute, it's not funny, it's really just annoying - please add a way to disable it.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected clever humor, but instead, it was just a series of tired clichés that missed the mark.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the music player feature but express a desire for a wider selection of music channels to avoid repetitive tracks. Some users encountered technical issues with the music not playing after switching between monitors, while others enjoy using the music to enhance their gameplay experience. Overall, the music aspect is seen as enjoyable but in need of improvements in volume control and variety.
- “Still super fun to just throw music on and drive as fun as you want, smash up a dilapidated building, or renovate a place, or build a whole new one.”
- “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!”
- “Maybe have more choice of music channels so you're not listening to the few songs there are on loop.”
- “I turned the music on in the main menu, which worked, but when I tabbed out to my secondary monitor and tabbed back in, the music wouldn't play anymore, even when entering into the gameplay.”
- “Music 3/5”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism for its perceived cash grab nature, with players expressing frustration over misleading advertising and poor optimization. Additionally, concerns were raised about the developers' conduct in promoting the game through spammy Discord ads and a lack of adherence to community standards, leading some to recommend waiting for a full release before purchasing. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the game's credibility and player experience.
- “I have quit buying early access since there are so many cash grabs, but I played this on a friend's PC and came home and bought it.”
- “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 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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers indicate 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 some players prioritize gameplay over graphics, they feel that enhancements are necessary to increase the overall enjoyment and replay value of the game.
- “I am not someone who worries too much about graphics; I'd rather have replayability and fun over graphics, so for me, the graphics are absolutely fine.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the emotional aspect of the game for its immersive and creative renovation experience, which allows players to engage thoughtfully with the environment. The slow-paced gameplay fosters a sense of calm and creativity, making it a wholesome choice for those seeking a relaxing gaming experience. However, some technical issues, like the inability to plaster certain walls, have been noted but are being addressed.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its depth and complexity, with players noting well-crafted backstories and evolving personalities that enhance the overall narrative. The character design complements this development, featuring visually distinct and memorable characters that reflect their growth throughout the game. Overall, the combination of rich character arcs and appealing designs contributes significantly to player engagement and immersion.