Craftlands Workshoppe
- December 17, 2021
- Arvydas Žemaitis
- 24h median play time
Get on SteamCraftlands Workshoppe is a crafting and management simulation game where you build and run your own workshop. Gather resources, craft items, and serve customers to expand your business. The game features a variety of tools, materials, and recipes to discover, providing hours of creative gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging crafting experience with a variety of recipes and a solid progression system.
- Players appreciate the unique mechanics of different trades (alchemy, cooking, blacksmithing) and the potential for automation as they progress.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on improving the game, which enhances the overall experience.
- The game has been criticized for being abandoned, with a lack of updates and insufficient content to justify its price.
- Many players find the gameplay to be grindy and repetitive, with frustrating mechanics such as poor movement controls and unbalanced worker profitability.
- There are significant bugs and design flaws, including issues with the user interface and crafting mini-games that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it juvenile and confusing, particularly due to the scattered nature of quests and item requirements. While the initial grind can be overwhelming, many express excitement for the potential of the story as it develops, especially since the game is still in early access. Overall, players appreciate the narrative's depth and look forward to future updates.
“Especially the great story makes this game complete.”
“It takes a while to get things down pat but then you're set and ready to explore more of the story.”
“Please bear in mind that this game is still in early access and the story is not yet complete, so I am really looking forward to getting back to it again very soon.”
“It is a bit confusing to remember who sells what, since they are all scattered throughout the islands and sometimes you don't use anything until much later in the story (looking at you, rubber).”
“I think there were 4-5 easy missions before they asked for something that takes you hundreds of trades to unlock recipes to unlock ingredients for the actual item.”
“I had to do a mission to trade in 50 nails to get an iron plate blueprint, and then when I got it, I looked to see what the cost of producing it was - 4 iron ores and the selling price of it?”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and offers a unique concept with a solid loop, featuring crafting mechanics and automation that enhance the experience. While some bugs are present, players appreciate the charm of discovering mechanics on their own and the potential for future improvements. Overall, the game promises a long and enjoyable playthrough with plenty of unlockable content.
“The game will introduce new concepts throughout your gameplay, so you can expect quite a long and fun playthrough.”
“This game definitely has potential - I love the atmosphere, the banter between characters, the crafting mechanics, the possibilities in different branches of crafting, and the idea of automation - all wonderful elements I enjoy in this game.”
“The gameplay is solid, featuring a great loop.”
“Interesting concept, the gameplay is still a bit buggy, but you get used to it. It's still early, and I'm sure the devs will fix some things.”
“This game definitely has potential. I love the atmosphere, the banter between characters, the crafting mechanics, the possibilities in different branches of crafting, and the idea of automation - all wonderful things I love in this game.”
“There are lots of things to unlock via gameplay, like recipes, areas, and freight destinations.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be monotonous and frustrating, particularly in the early stages where repetitive tasks and unengaging upgrades detract from the experience. While some acknowledge that the endgame may improve with future content updates, many express fatigue with repetitive mechanics, such as blacksmithing, that lose their appeal over time.
“However, it feels monotonous and grindy, as if the game could use a bit of balancing, especially early-game.”
“Plot snippets and uninteresting shop upgrades were not fun enough to justify the frustration of constantly being fed more recipes requiring more tedious wandering to source the necessary inputs.”
“Blacksmithing becomes grindy - after your 50th sword, you're sick of clicking the button to hit in the green bar; the mini-game lost its fun after the first hour.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features enjoyable humor, highlighted by fun NPC dialogue and a lighthearted tone that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the comedic elements, which contribute to the game's engaging and fast-paced gameplay.
“Fun game, nice humor, plays well, loads fast.”
“Fun NPC dialogue with moderate humor.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a fun art style that enhances the overall experience, making it accessible and enjoyable without demanding excessive effort from players.
“If you like this type of game, this one has fun graphics that are easy on the eyes, allowing you to enjoy the experience without feeling overwhelmed.”
“The art style is fun and engaging, adding a unique charm to the overall gameplay.”
“The graphics are vibrant and appealing, making the game visually enjoyable.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While some players praised the game's performance and reported no bugs during their playtime, others criticized it for being poorly optimized, indicating a mixed reception regarding its overall optimization.
“Finally, during all the hours I played, I never came across a single bug, and the performance was excellent. Well done, Excalibur! Very good effort, thank you.”
“The optimization in this game is top-notch; everything runs smoothly, and I can focus on enjoying the gameplay without any distractions.”
“I was impressed by how well-optimized the game is. It runs flawlessly on my system, and I appreciate the developers' attention to performance.”
“The game is poorly optimized.”
“Performance issues make the game unplayable at times.”
“I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality, contributing positively to the overall feel and aesthetic, despite some concerns about progression and balance. Users appreciate the soundtrack alongside the game's visuals and pacing.
“The feel of the game (the look, the soundtrack, the pacing) is very relaxing.”
“I really like the colors and the music.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality is subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 200 % negative mentions
The game presents an interesting concept, but players report that the gameplay is somewhat buggy. However, many believe that these issues are manageable and expect improvements from the developers in future updates.
“The gameplay is still a bit buggy, but you get used to it.”
“It's still early; I'm sure the developers will fix some things.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its engaging character banter and immersive crafting mechanics, which contribute to a rich and dynamic environment. Players appreciate the potential for creativity and automation, enhancing the overall experience.
“This game definitely has potential - I love the atmosphere, the banter between characters, the crafting mechanics, the possibilities in different branches of crafting, and the idea of automation - all wonderful things I love in this game.”
