Demolish & Build 3

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In "Demolish & Build 3," become a demolition company owner, managing a variety of construction and destruction tasks while growing your business. Utilize a wide array of tools, equipment, and vehicles, each with detailed models and sounds, to complete jobs and meet customer expectations. With a focus on realism, the game offers a satisfying simulation experience for players who enjoy construction and management games.

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Play Modes

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

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 85 reviews

story5 negative mentions

The game features realistic physics and is fun for players who enjoy demolition and construction simulations.
Many players find the game engaging and satisfying, especially when using different machines to demolish structures.
The graphics are nice, and some players appreciate the challenge of mastering the controls.

The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and unpolished controls, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel that the game lacks content and variety compared to previous entries in the series, with repetitive missions and limited vehicles.
The game has been criticized for being a cash grab, with developers seemingly abandoning it shortly after release.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
71%
21%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players expressing frustration over repetitive missions and a lack of progression. Many feel that the game fails to deliver a satisfying narrative experience, as it offers limited mission variety and no meaningful endgame, leading to boredom and dissatisfaction. Overall, the missions feel unpolished and uninspired, detracting from the potential enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “As far as gameplay, I miss being able to drive around the open world like in D&B 2; this game is purely accepting missions on your laptop and selecting the equipment that you have to pay to bring to the site, do the job, rinse and repeat.”
- “You have missions where you have to be careful, or you have to pay if debris hits something it shouldn't.”
- “I have tried playing this game several times over the last few months, but every time I get so bored and annoyed from the initial missions that I stop playing after half an hour or so.”
- “The game has no actual ending or endgame, just repetitive missions.”
- “I wanted to play this game for demolishing, but after doing some demolish missions, all I can do is build missions, and no matter how many days I skip, it's the same missions.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
33%
56%
The gameplay has been criticized for being unengaging and confusing, with many bugs and a lack of refinement in mechanics, particularly in the building aspect. Players find the missions repetitive and uninspired, missing the franchise's focus on demolition, while driving controls are poor. Although the controls are easy to learn, the overall experience is described as casual and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing gameplay experience.
- “Overall gameplay is casual, relaxing, and no stress; controls are easy to learn.”
- “The game was abandoned shortly after launch; many bugs remain, and gameplay is just not fun or engaging.”
- “Unfortunately, this new game starts with the 'build' part, which is not only boring but also confusing and somewhat annoying from a game mechanics point of view, especially since it is often unclear what exactly the game wants you to do.”
- “Driving in this game has bad controls, and the building mechanics are clunky.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game largely tedious and frustrating, particularly during the early stages where repetitive tasks like ground leveling and electrical wire removal dominate gameplay. While demolition jobs offer some enjoyment, the initial grind to unlock more engaging content diminishes motivation and overall satisfaction.
- “Maybe there are some fun demolition jobs later on in the game, but I don't think that I have the patience and motivation to play through the initial tedious jobs so that the game decides to give me a wall or a toilet or something else to smash... I really have been looking forward to this game, what a waste...”
- “"Ground leveling" jobs are boring and tedious but are abundant, sometimes early on being your only option depending on a roll of the dice.”
- “I played the demo and the prologue and hoped it would be like the last game, with open world and the ability to build stuff, but it's sadly very annoying and tedious.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics in the new game have received positive feedback, with users noting that they are visually appealing and run smoothly, marking a notable improvement over the previous installment in the franchise.
- “The game has nice graphics and runs smoothly.”
- “I have loved the previous game in the franchise named 'Demolish & Build 2018', but unfortunately, this new game has moved in the wrong direction compared to the previous game in every aspect except for the graphics.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game is plagued by numerous stability issues, including significant bugs affecting vehicle movement and controls, making gameplay frustrating and difficult. Users report that even minor obstacles can disrupt movement, leading to an overall negative experience.
- “Far too buggy to play; ladders, digging, earth, and general vehicle movement are all problematic.”
- “The game is very frustrating when it comes to controller support; vehicles are extremely janky and can get stuck on small piles of dirt. It's hard to control even with the keyboard. There are a lot of bugs, and I tried to force myself to like the game, but I just cannot with this buggy mess.”
- “The overall stability is a major issue, making the game nearly unplayable due to constant glitches and control problems.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, but some players miss the free-roaming experience and the high-energy tracks they enjoyed in previous installments. The ability to change music channels remains a highlight for fans.
- “Loved changing the music channels.”
- “It's okay, but what happened to the free-roaming and the kick-ass music?”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I expected a more dynamic music experience, but it just falls flat.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in its lack of quality and testing, suggesting that it feels rushed and unpolished.
- “This game could have been so much fun, but it's just mediocre. It should never have been released in this state; it's clear they don't test their games and are just looking for a cash grab.”
- “The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience. It feels like every corner I turn, there's another paywall.”
- “I was excited to play, but the constant push for in-game purchases made it feel more like a money-making scheme than a game.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is commendable, as even those without high-end GPUs, such as the RTX 4090, experience minimal stuttering or slowdown issues.