Dam Builder

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Dam Builder is a single player casual management game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dam Builder is a single-player simulation game where you master the construction of intricate dams to reap valuable rewards. Featuring exceptional visuals that bring your engineering challenges to life, the game offers an engaging experience for strategy enthusiasts. However, frequent advertisements may interrupt the immersive gameplay.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

graphics16 positive mentions

monetization283 negative mentions

The game is simple and enjoyable, providing a fun way to pass the time.
Graphics are good, and the game runs smoothly.
It can be relaxing and addictive, making it a good choice for casual gaming.

The game is plagued by an excessive number of forced ads, making it nearly unplayable.
Progression is heavily locked behind watching ads, leading to frustration.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with limited content after a short time.

monetization
294 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Users express frustration over forced ads tied to gameplay progression, with some suggesting that the game could be enjoyable if the ad frequency were reduced or if there were options to pay to remove them. Overall, the consensus is that the overwhelming number of ads detracts significantly from the gaming experience.
- “It's a very good and fun game; its graphics are really good and there are no ads. It's a very safe and helpful game! ”
- “Nice idle game, no ads, much joy.”
- “Good game, no ads.”
- “90% of this game is watching ads to progress... it's not like you have a choice.”
- “The game makes me watch ads every time I buy something like a new dam and then forces me to download the games it made me watch without me knowing. In conclusion, do not play if you don't want your device to be filled with horrible games.”
- “It's an ad farm; you spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Deleted and never playing again.”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
10%
14%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their quality and smoothness. While some players note the need for further upgrades, the visuals are generally described as cute, mesmerizing, and well-executed for a casual gaming experience. However, a few comments highlight that the game does not feature the highest level of graphical fidelity, suggesting room for improvement.
- “Mesmerising graphics and game moves fast”
- “Very good game and very good graphics”
- “Amazing the graphics are good”
- “It's not great physics but great graphics.”
- “Please upgrade the graphics.”
- “No more graphics.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
45%
33%
The gameplay is criticized for being excessively repetitive and lacking meaningful progression, with users expressing frustration over the overwhelming presence of ads that disrupt the experience. Many feel that the basic mechanics do not provide sufficient engagement or incentives, leading to a perception of the game as a mindless cycle. Overall, players are calling for more unique and interesting gameplay elements to enhance their experience.
- “Gameplay is very basic, with ads every time you want to do an action.”
- “Thanks for this game but something is missing; please add unique and interesting gameplay and additional modes.”
- “It's literally just a mindless do-over of the same gameplay over and over with no incentives.”
- “Absolutely not worth it... way too many ads for the amount of gameplay, then playing minute-long ads to progress, then advertising demanding $7 to only take ads away for a week?!”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive with no real progress, just adding more of exactly the same.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players find it amusing and enjoyable, others feel that certain elements, like the dinosaur, lack comedic value and contribute little to the overall experience. Overall, many users appreciate the game's humor, describing it as funny and entertaining.
- “These are funny, been playing for 5 minutes, literally give me time, homies so far I like it.”
- “This is a so funny game ”
- “Nice and funny game”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users praise the game's optimization, highlighting its impressive performance and recommending it for download.
- “This game has mind-blowing performance; it's the best I've ever experienced. I highly recommend downloading it!”
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I've never seen a game run this well; the optimization truly enhances the overall gameplay.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate significant issues with the music aspect of the game, including instances where music is absent or requires reinstallation to function properly. Additionally, there are references to Tamil music and cultural elements, suggesting a desire for more engaging and relevant musical content. Overall, the music experience appears to be lacking and problematic for users.
- “It feels like the game either doesn't have music or there's a glitch that requires me to reinstall it. Overall, it's a bad experience.”
- “The music in the game is lacking, making it less enjoyable and engaging.”
- “I was disappointed with the music quality; it doesn't match the expectations set by other games.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs and crashes that disrupt gameplay.
- “The game is incredibly buggy and crashes frequently.”
- “I experienced constant crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating, with bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game reflects a sense of frustration among users regarding the cost-effectiveness of research for improving dam performance, as players feel that the effort and resources required do not yield significant benefits compared to simply leveling up the dams.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is engaging and motivates players with fun missions, such as unlocking new locations like a dam.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, suggesting that it adds a fun and engaging layer to the overall experience.