Craft Valley - Building Game | Game Brain

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"Craft Valley - Building Game" is a Role Playing game that offers engaging gameplay with the chance to expand land and build your own world block by block. However, it is hindered by excessive advertisements and technical bugs that can disrupt the experience. The game encourages players to get creative and construct their own unique world and community.

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Play Modes

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

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 963 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization463 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a relaxing gameplay loop that allows for casual play.
Graphics and animations are well done, providing a pleasant visual experience.
The game can be played offline, which is a plus for those who want to avoid ads.

The frequency of forced ads is excessive, often interrupting gameplay every minute or two.
There are numerous glitches and bugs that hinder progress, such as losing saved progress or being unable to complete tasks.
The game lacks sufficient content and objectives after reaching certain levels, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness.

monetization
487 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
95%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ads, with many players reporting forced ads appearing every minute or even more frequently, disrupting gameplay significantly. While some users are willing to pay for an ad-free experience, the high frequency of ads—often without any rewards—has led to frustration and a perception of the game as a cash grab. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the enjoyment and playability of the game, making it unappealing for many players.
- “I get the developers need to make money, but at least give us an option to buy no ads.”
- “I'd rather pay for no ads because the devs treat me well, rather than pay for ads because they abuse my tolerance.”
- “Fun game worth no ads.”
- “The constant intrusive ads make this game unplayable.”
- “Forced ads every minute or two prevent this game from even having a chance at being fun.”
- “The amount of ads in the game is absurd; it makes the game unenjoyable because you can't play without interruption.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
61%
11%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and engaging, with smooth controls and a satisfying core loop. However, the experience is severely hampered by frequent, forced ads that interrupt gameplay every minute or so, leading to frustration and a repetitive feel. Many players express that the constant barrage of ads detracts from the enjoyment, making it feel more like an ad simulator than a game.
- “Amazing gameplay with smooth controls.”
- “Gameplay is fun enough, but unless you're happy to pay for ad-free, you get interrupted every minute or so with a video ad.”
- “Gameplay is basic but engaging.”
- “Its core mechanics are kind of relaxing, but being constantly bombarded with ads every 1-2 minutes makes the game unplayable.”
- “My big problem is the forced ads every minute or so of gameplay - with no warning and no reward.”
- “Constant barrage of ads interrupting gameplay ruins the fun.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent glitches that hinder gameplay, such as characters getting stuck, items not functioning, and crashes after ads. Many players find these issues make the game nearly unplayable, leading to frustration and even uninstallation. While some enjoy the game, the overwhelming presence of bugs significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “I can't make any progress, and sometimes the app completely glitches and kicks me out after one of these ads.”
- “The glitches are making the game unplayable.”
- “Uninstalled it already, I'm unable to move to the next map due to glitches.”
story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
43%
21%
The game's story is generally described as simplistic yet charming, with some players appreciating its cuteness and emotional elements, particularly regarding character interactions. However, many reviewers express frustration with repetitive missions and a lack of depth, suggesting that the narrative could benefit from more variety and side quests to enhance the overall experience. While the storyline is enjoyable for some, technical issues and a lack of progression continuity detract from the immersion.
- “It's more in-depth than other games of this style, the storyline is simplistic but cute, the architecture is well-thought-out and fun to interact with.”
- “Sad for the dog, beautiful story.”
- “The storyline is so good.”
- “The gameplay missions are way too similar; they're always fetch quests or building tasks with items you need to collect. I ask for at least a reason for the fight system to encourage you to overcome enemies with varied attacks.”
- “There's no new quest at all after I finished building the inn.”
- “Absolutely incredible, but the story is a little lacking and does not detract from the overall experience.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute and fluid animations, likening them to other block-building games. However, some users report technical issues like flickering lines that detract from the experience, and concerns about the game's aesthetic being overshadowed by aggressive advertising and microtransactions. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, they are not universally praised.
- “Love the graphics and how fluid the animations are.”
- “Lovely game, serene music, satisfying animations, cute graphics.”
- “Beautiful graphics”
- “The graphics aren't charming enough to make players forget this isn't a popular free block sandbox with ads.”
- “Ok graphics, unfortunately uninstalling due to every time I stood still to mine or chop, I had flickering lines going across my screen and it became irritating after a while.”
- “Worse, the game has a cute and appealing Minecraft aesthetic, utterly ruined by horrific advertising and endless microtransactions.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The music aspect of the game receives mixed feedback, with some players praising the serene and well-done music that enhances the farming experience, while others express frustration over the lack of sound and music altogether. Many users feel that the absence of ambient music detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that its inclusion could significantly improve their ratings. Additionally, the presence of forced ads is noted as a disruptive element, further complicating the audio experience.
- “Lovely game, serene music, satisfying animations, cute graphics.”
- “I do like the game, but please, even some ambient music would add two more stars to my rating.”
- “Decent game, ads are as others say but my biggest issue is no sound or music.”
- “Also... no music?”
- “Decent game, ads are as others say, but my biggest issue is no sound or music.”
- “No music and then a pop-up with sound kind of jump scares you.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding experience hindered by frequent forced ads, which disrupt gameplay and make it feel tedious rather than enjoyable. While the music is well-received, the constant interruptions lead to frustration, turning what could be a pleasant farming experience into a grindy and unenjoyable slog.
- “The forced ads keep messing with what would be a neat farming experience, despite the well-done music accompanying it.”
- “Their frequency prohibits AFK grinding.”
- “It's just a terrible linear slog, only made more tedious by constant ads.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it genuinely funny and entertaining. However, some reviews express a contrasting opinion, suggesting that certain aspects may not resonate with everyone. Overall, the humor is characterized by a mix of playful and absurd elements that elicit a range of reactions.
- “Funny 🤣.”
- “Funny 😁 😂 heh fun! 😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely viewed as lacking, with users expressing disappointment and suggesting it fails to evoke meaningful feelings or connections, making it unworthy of recommendation.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users express a desire for more character development, specifically highlighting the need for customization options, including the ability to play as a female character.
- “The character development in this game is fantastic! I love how I can customize my character and choose different paths that truly reflect my choices.”
- “I appreciate the depth of character development; it allows me to connect with my character on a personal level.”
- “The ability to evolve my character throughout the game adds a layer of immersion that keeps me engaged.”
- “Can we get some character development? I'd like to be a girl and have more customization options for the characters.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “I was hoping for more meaningful character arcs, but they all feel predictable and uninspired.”