Demolish & Build 2017

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Demolish & Build 2017 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Noble Muffins and was released on October 18, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

Become a boss of Demolition & Build company. Destroy small wooden huts and huge concrete buildings. Manage your workers. Invest earned cash in your own land properties and rent them for profit in open sandbox world. Use various hand tools, buy new machines and customize their parts.

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Simulation

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Single-Player

+10

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 174 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and satisfying demolition experience, allowing players to upgrade tools and vehicles while managing a construction company.
It runs smoothly without crashes, providing a relaxing gameplay experience that can be enjoyed casually.
The graphics are decent for the genre, and the game features a variety of machines and contracts to keep players engaged.

The physics engine is poorly implemented, leading to unrealistic interactions and frustrating vehicle controls.
The game is relatively short, with repetitive tasks and limited content after completing the main story.
There are significant issues with mouse sensitivity and control options, making gameplay cumbersome for some players.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of smooth mechanics and arcade-style elements, but many players find it lacking in depth and immersion due to simplistic mechanics and various constraints like invisible walls and loading screens. While there are diverse machines and a degree of freedom in gameplay choices, the overall experience is often described as unsatisfying and basic, with some users noting that it feels incomplete compared to other simulation games. Despite its appealing graphics and music, the game struggles to deliver a fulfilling gameplay experience, leading to mixed reviews.
- “Surprisingly, it's a pretty good game as far as smoothness goes. It might have some edges, but its mechanics are well done. I'm satisfied with my purchase, to say the least.”
- “There are quite a lot of different machines to play with, introduced one at a time, and I like that the gameplay gives you the freedom to decide what you want to do next.”
- “It has arcade-style gameplay that will hook you immediately, but it isn't that deep.”
- “This feeling permeates most of the mechanics; it all works, but it's just not satisfying.”
- “Some of the tools and instruments are intriguing; however, I found that the actual gameplay associated with them to be generally disappointing and simplistic.”
- “It's also not that close to a pure simulator - there are numerous constraints and limitations on your activity and gameplay mechanics, such as invisible walls.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily revolving around building a demolition company and completing basic missions to earn money for upgrades. Players find the narrative straightforward but unengaging, with a short campaign lasting only 7-8 hours and little incentive to continue playing afterward. Overall, the absence of a compelling storyline and repetitive gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
- “The story is very basic and easy to follow, although it doesn't make for an entertaining experience.”
- “You can feel that you're progressing as more and more vehicles, mission types, and options become available to you, and you can feel that the developers actually cared and wanted to make it interesting to play.”
- “About the story, there is not much storyline in the game.”
- “There's no proper introduction to the game, there are no people around you, just a few low-quality cars driving around with awkward AI, no story, no continuity, no secondary missions, just nothing.”
- “I completed the story in about 7-8 hours; it's way too short for a story and way too incomplete to give so little chance to play it further like a tycoon or sandbox game.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game have received mixed reviews. While some players appreciate the improvements in the sequel, noting better visuals and smoother gameplay, others criticize the graphics as outdated and lacking detail, with performance issues such as frame rate drops on various hardware setups. Despite these criticisms, some users find the graphics acceptable for the genre, highlighting that they enhance the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Graphics are actually better than I thought they'd be, and there's a lot to be said for just smashing things up!”
- “I bought it today and I was shocked because it has cool gameplay and graphics.”
- “The graphics are decent, no high-end details but I think they're just fine and my GeForce GTX 1070 has no issues at all running it on 'ultra' settings.”
- “I have a GTX 1060 6GB and locked on to 40-50 FPS in high settings... the graphics are so poor, yet somehow the framerate is bad?”
- “Frankly, the graphics suck for a game released in 2016, especially for the load this game puts on my graphics card.”
- “Despite its clumsy controls and somewhat outdated graphics, this game might be fun to play if you're really into these kinds of games.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and lacking in energy, describing it as "elevator music" that doesn't enhance the gameplay experience. Others appreciate the relaxing quality of the soundtrack, noting that it complements the casual nature of the game and allows for enjoyable multitasking, such as listening to podcasts. Overall, while the music is seen as a pleasant addition, many players feel it could benefit from a more engaging and varied soundtrack.
- “Great game if you want to occupy yourself with something for a few hours while listening to music/podcasts.”
- “It has a nice gameplay feel and has nice music to go along with it.”
- “Casual, nice presentation (including music), good interface, and most importantly, smooth controls that don't make you wish you were an octopus or a similar many-limbed monstrosity.”
- “It's more like sad contractor simulator: elevator music loop edition.”
- “For this part, I don't know what to say; there wasn't anything special about the music.”
- “The classic music wasn't that attractive to the game.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is perceived as overly tedious and time-consuming, similar to other simulation titles like farming simulators. Players find the vehicle controls frustrating and the missions repetitive, leading to a lack of enjoyment for those not fond of grinding. Overall, while some appreciate the simulation elements, many feel the experience is more laborious than engaging.
- “Grinding can be a time-consuming process, but it offers a rewarding sense of achievement.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, as it can be quite extensive but ultimately fulfilling.”
- “The vehicle controls, however, are too wonky and the construction towards the end became too tedious to finish.”
- “It is simply too tedious.”
- “If you enjoy tedious, limited 3D puzzle games masquerading as a simulation, this is the game for you.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised for its lightheartedness and ability to create amusing situations, often stemming from quirky equipment bugs and silly vehicle interactions. Players find the humor to be intuitive and relaxing, contributing positively to the overall experience. Overall, the game is recommended for its diverse and entertaining comedic elements.
- “Equipment is a little buggy, but for me, it only failed in funny ways that don't ruin the game.”
- “And driving some vehicles will show you some pretty silly mistakes too; just look at the wheels of your Ford pickup truck, you'll notice something funny.”
- “Recommended because it's pretty funny.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that while the game has some bugs and glitches, they are often humorous and do not significantly detract from the overall experience. The game is considered relatively stable, especially after a period without updates, with a general rating of around 6 out of 10 for stability.
- “I would say it's fluent and bug-free, especially after such a long time without updates.”
- “The game has its glitches.”
- “Equipment is a little buggy, but for me, it only failed in funny ways that don't ruin the game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while it runs smoothly for some players and features enjoyable demolition mechanics, others have experienced stuttering issues and frame rate drops, particularly on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1080, indicating room for improvement in performance.
- “Looks decent, runs smoothly, and some aspects of the demolition are surprisingly fun.”
- “Visuals are really okay for this type of game, though it could have been optimized better. As a GTX 1080 user, I struggle to maintain 60fps in 1080p, often dropping to the mid-thirties on one of the maps.”
- “The stuttering issues seem to be due to a lack of vertical sync.”
- “Visuals are really okay for this type of game, though it could have been optimized better. I'm a GTX 1080 user and I'm not able to maintain 60fps in 1080p, dropping to the mid-thirties on one of the maps.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users perceive the monetization in simulation and casual games as exploitative, labeling them as underdeveloped cash grabs that prioritize profit over engaging gameplay.
- “I find most of these titles to be boring, blunt, and underdeveloped cash grabs.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending money.”

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Demolish & Build 2017 is a simulation game.

Demolish & Build 2017 is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Demolish & Build 2017.

Demolish & Build 2017 was released on October 18, 2016.

Demolish & Build 2017 was developed by Noble Muffins.

Demolish & Build 2017 has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Demolish & Build 2017 is a single player game.

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