Demolish & Build 3

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Demolish & Build 3 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Demolish Games S.A. and was released on September 11, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Demolish & Build 3 is a first-person simulation game in which you play the role of a demolition company owner. Your main tasks involve demolishing and building various structures, while managing your growing company. To help you with those tasks, you can utilize a wide array of diverse tools, equipment and vehicles. The construction site is yoursBreaking walls, cutting roofs, leveling land an…

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Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying blend of destruction and construction, with enjoyable physics that make demolishing buildings feel impactful.
Players appreciate the variety of tasks and the ability to experiment with different machines and tools, providing a sense of freedom and creativity.
Many find the game to be a fun and relaxing experience, with intuitive controls that allow for easy learning and engagement.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences and a lack of polish at launch.
Many players are disappointed by the limited content and repetitive missions, feeling that the game lacks the depth and variety of previous entries in the series.
Controls are often described as unpolished and clunky, making it difficult to maneuver vehicles and complete tasks effectively.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the satisfying mechanics of demolishing and rebuilding structures, while others criticize the limited mission variety and clunky controls, particularly when driving. Although the core mechanics are engaging and the physics engine adds to the fun, there are calls for improved detail in building mechanics and camera work. Overall, the experience is described as casual and enjoyable, despite some shortcomings.
- “The gameplay is so much fun that it more than makes up for it.”
- “The basic mechanics of the game - demolishing and rebuilding buildings - are incredibly satisfying, and the physics engine is a sheer delight.”
- “Although it seems casual at first glance, it gives you the opportunity to work with various materials, structures, and mechanics - you can even manage electrical installations.”
- “It only has about 30 hours of gameplay though, because of the lack of maps and different missions.”
- “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.”
- “Driving in this game has bad controls and the building mechanics are clunky.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative and repetitive mission structures that detract from the experience. Many express frustration over the limited variety of missions, which primarily focus on building rather than the desired demolition gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, the game is seen as unpolished and lacking a compelling storyline, resulting in a less satisfying experience for those seeking a rich narrative.
- “The game has endless replayability potential and lack of a strict storyline gaps, making it perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.”
- “You have materials, tools, and mission briefings at your disposal.”
- “You just pick the mission and get teleported to it.”
- “Story: no story”
- “I just want to focus on destroying buildings like in the old games, but all I'll ever get is stupid leveling missions. I'm done!”
- “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 in your laptop and selecting the equipment that you have to pay to bring to the site, do the job, rinse and repeat.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are described as decent and functional, serving their purpose without being particularly stunning. While they may not be the highlight, they run smoothly and effectively support the gameplay, which is engaging enough to keep players invested despite the simplicity of the visuals. However, the game does demand significant hardware resources, likely due to its advanced physics and detailed graphics.
- “Game has nice graphics, running smoothly.”
- “The graphics are as functional as the engine allows, which didn't bother me at all.”
- “Watching things fall apart kept me playing for hours without taking much care about visuals.”
- “Although the game's concept seems simple, it is surprisingly demanding on hardware, which may be due to the game's advanced physics and detailed graphics.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, with many jobs feeling repetitive and lacking excitement. Early gameplay often limits options to these boring tasks, leading to frustration, especially with certain activities like demolishing structures and removing electrical wires. Overall, the grinding experience detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Grinding 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 an open world and the ability to build stuff, but it's sadly very annoying and tedious.”
- “Some of the jobs are way too tedious, like removing the electrical wire.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game offers exceptional replayability due to its open-ended nature and lack of a strict storyline, allowing players to experiment and explore different outcomes. This blend of destruction and creation enhances the overall experience, making it both relaxing and engaging.
- “The game encourages experimentation, so if you think you can do better or worse, go for it.”
- “It's a good blend of destruction and creation, served with a satisfying level of depth and replayability.”
- “The game has endless replayability potential and a lack of strict storyline gaps, making it perfect for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.”
- “Replayability: the game encourages experimentation, so if you think you can do better or worse, go for it.”
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 both controller and keyboard inputs are unreliable, leading to a janky experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “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 janky and 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 of the game is disappointing, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay and making it nearly unplayable.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally considered acceptable, but some players miss the free-roaming aspect and the high-energy tracks they enjoyed in previous titles. However, the ability to change music channels remains a highlight for many.
- “Loved changing the music channels.”
- “It's okay, but what happened to free roaming and the kick-ass music?”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't match the game's vibe.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with users reporting minimal stuttering even on mid-range GPUs, such as the RX 7900 XTX, indicating a smooth performance across various hardware configurations.
- “The optimization is impressive, with rare stutters even on my RX 7900 XTX.”
- “Better optimization is needed; I experience rare stutters on my RX 7900 XTX.”
- “I don't have a GPU near the RTX 4090, and I'm not experiencing stuttering or slowdown issues.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing disappointment in its lack of quality and testing prior to release. Many feel that the game could have been enjoyable but ultimately falls short due to its focus on profit over player experience.
- “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.”