Demolish & Build 2018
- March 8, 2018
- Noble Muffins
- 18h median play time
Get on Steam"Demolish & Build 2018" is a construction simulation game that lets you demolish buildings and rebuild them using various tools and machines. The game features realistic physics, destructible environments, and a variety of challenges to complete. Your goal is to efficiently demolish structures and construct new ones within a given budget and time limit.
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Reviews
- Strong base gameplay with a variety of tools and vehicles to use.
- Offers a fair amount of content for the price, providing 10-15 hours of gameplay.
- Satisfying demolition mechanics that can be enjoyable, especially in co-op mode.
- Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious over time.
- Numerous bugs and glitches, including random frame drops and game freezes.
- Poor vehicle controls and physics that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay108 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with many users appreciating the strong base mechanics and fair pricing for 10-25 hours of entertainment, particularly when played with friends. However, criticisms include clunky controls, repetitive tasks, and buggy physics, which detract from the overall experience. While some find it enjoyable and relaxing, others feel it lacks depth and polish, making it more suitable for casual play rather than serious simulation.
“For just 1€, this game offers a lot of fun with interesting mechanics and multiple maps.”
“Good quality game, don't see a lot of issues with the mechanics and physics.”
“Expect about 12-16 hours of gameplay if you do every mission and get every achievement.”
“Controls are not enjoyable and it feels like driving on ice; the rest of the gameplay is mediocre at best.”
“It may be cheap, but that doesn't mean the gameplay can be so broken and annoying.”
“The driving is horrendous, the handling of the machinery is jittery, the gameplay is repetitive, but somehow it has had me hooked.”
- graphics90 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and sometimes bland, reminiscent of older titles. While some appreciate the improvements made since the previous installment, others criticize the overall quality, describing it as "horrible" or "asset flip" level. Despite these shortcomings, some players find the graphics acceptable for the gameplay experience, particularly in a simulator context, and note that the game runs smoothly on decent hardware.
“The graphics in this game will surprise you.”
“Good game so far, the graphics are good and the gameplay is good.”
“It even has a slightly budget (not meant to sound insulting but a $300m game v a low budget indie one?) GTA feel with a choice of taxi or driving manually to your next job or location and the visuals at times are really impressive, particularly the lighting effects.”
“The graphics are pretty bad and bland and so are the animations, but overall if you're into simulator games and can get past the PS2 graphics then you'll feel right at home with this game.”
“Well, the graphics are pretty much horrible and outdated.”
“Graphics - 0/10 it is clearly an asset flip.”
- story84 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and largely serves as a backdrop for the gameplay, focusing on the player's journey to build a demolition company after being fired by a boss. While there are some narrative elements, such as phone calls notifying players of milestones, the overall plot is considered shallow and not the main draw of the game. Players primarily engage with the game for its mechanics and mission variety rather than a compelling storyline.
“Well then, the game starts with a tutorial mission with the intention of explaining to you the ropes of the trade, and after you complete it, you realize that your boss is a jerk and you end up getting fired. That's pretty much the story of the game.”
“All jobs have some kind of little story written for them which gives the game personality and makes it overall more fun.”
“The gameplay is fun; there is a story to it, but it isn't really the focus.”
“About the story, there is not much storyline in the game.”
“There is a story, but it's just a guy telling you over the phone you've achieved a new milestone.”
“It has a story, but to be honest, what purpose does it serve?”
- stability44 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 5 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting minor bugs and glitches that can detract from the experience, though not all players encounter game-breaking issues. Some find the game unplayable due to frequent crashes and optimization problems, while others enjoy it despite its imperfections. Overall, while there are notable stability concerns, many players still find enjoyment in the gameplay if they can overlook the technical flaws.
“There are a lot of questionable physics and strange behaviors, but it isn't buggy and it provides a good value for money.”
“No glitches yet outside of the GPS showing I'm off-road when I'm not, but that's no biggie.”
“I don't recommend this old and buggy game at all because it is bad and not rewarding, tedious and boring. God bless that I haven't paid 9 dollars for this.”
“What I don’t like about the game is that it is so buggy to the point where it has been unplayable for me. I was annoyed with the frequent crashes and freezes, and other times it would not load into the game. I will not recommend this game to anyone; I suggest ETS2 and American Truck Simulator instead.”
“It has some problems (some glitches here and there) and I do consider the lack of an actual pause menu - there's a menu but time still passes - to be a problem. It does have a slightly unfinished feel to it.”
- grinding24 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and unrewarding, with players expressing frustration over slow progress and repetitive tasks. While some appreciate the option to automate certain jobs, many still find the overall experience to be laborious and lacking in satisfaction. Overall, the grinding elements detract from the enjoyment, making it feel more like a chore than a fun gameplay mechanic.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“I finished the game 100% in around 17 hours, minus the last two achievements that I simply cannot be bothered grinding for.”
“Some of the tasks get tedious though, and money gains are slow at times.”
- music24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players finding it underwhelming and lacking energy, often preferring to mute it in favor of their own playlists. While some appreciate the ambient soundtrack and the variety of tunes from built-in radio stations, others criticize the incidental music as forgettable and uninspiring. Overall, the consensus leans towards the music being a weak point in the game, with ratings often falling below average.
“On all of that sits a very dreamy and out of this world ambient soundtrack that will catch you off guard and you'll end up loving it.”
“The music is ok...you can turn it off if you hate it.”
“(turn off the intermittent new age music from the options menu while you are working. turn it back on when you are driving any vehicle. the built-in fake radio stations have some pretty cool tunes of different types)”
“For this part, I don't know what to say; there wasn't anything special about the music.”
“It was classic music, but it wasn't that attractive to the game.”
“Sound - 4/10 - better to mute them and listen to some music in the background.”
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky design and amusing glitches, such as the excavator bouncing when it hooks onto items. Players also appreciate the funny dialogue and unexpected scenarios, which add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes to a relaxing and enjoyable experience, even if the graphics aren't top-tier.
“The design is great, but don't get lost in the mountains; you'll see there's a sky through it. It's actually very funny if high-end graphics aren't your priority in video games.”
“There's some dialogue that I genuinely found funny, as well as some strange stuff (a male business partner calls to say 'if my wife asks, I was at yours last night', and I'm naturally playing a female avatar...).”
“There are a few bugs, like if you try to pick up a junk car with your excavator with a bucket, you'll flip in the air a few times. It's kind of funny.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting numerous glitches and subpar graphics performance. Many reviewers suggest that it is not worth playing in its current state and recommend opting for the 2017 version instead. Overall, the need for better optimization is a common concern among users.
“The game is good, but needs to be more optimized and some glitches fixed.”
“Honestly, it's so unoptimized and not worth it; get the 2017 version. Not to mention, it's so repetitive when you can manage to play it.”
“Graphics can easily be optimized.”
“Honestly, it's so unoptimized and not worth it; get the 2017 version. Not to mention, it's so repetitive when you can manage to play it.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, as players feel that once they complete the missions and achieve 100%, there is little incentive to revisit the game. Many users express that the absence of a meaningful ending contributes to this sentiment, leaving them with a sense of finality that diminishes the desire to play again.
“I'm glad I got the game and glad I 'finished' it, though there's no real ending (you just hit 100% but it means nothing). For me, this game has zero replayability.”
“The downside is that once you have finished the missions and built all the buildings you can buy, there is no replay value.”
“Once you complete the game, there is nothing left to draw you back in; the replayability is virtually nonexistent.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by Playway, indicating a focus on profit over player experience.
“Another quick cash grab from Playway.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game has been criticized for being lacking and not immersive, with multiple users expressing disappointment in its overall ambiance.
“There is also a bit of a lack of general...well...atmosphere.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional response to Playway published games is largely negative, with users expressing frustration and disappointment, suggesting that most of these games are not worth engaging with, except for a few exceptions like Car Mechanic Simulator 14-15, which are viewed as well-executed.
