Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground

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Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Demolish Games S.A. and was released on August 19, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground is a playable sneak peek at the driving and demolition physics from the upcoming Demolition & Build 3. In the game, you take control of a modern excavator and drive around a small test track or demolish structures.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 97 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

monetization11 negative mentions

The game features impressive physics and realistic controls, making players feel like they are truly operating an excavator.
Demolishing structures is satisfying and therapeutic, providing a fun and immersive experience.
The demo shows great potential for future updates, with players excited about the full release and additional features.

The game is plagued by bugs, lag, and performance issues, making it difficult to enjoy.
Controls are confusing and not customizable, leading to frustration for players, especially those used to different control schemes.
Many players feel misled as the game is essentially an advertisement for another product rather than a complete game experience.

monetization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of "Demolish & Build 3" is criticized for being misleading, as it presents itself as a game while primarily functioning as an advertisement aimed at selling the full product for $20. Reviewers express frustration over the practice of publishing demos and ads as separate games, arguing that it detracts from genuine developers and misleads gamers, ultimately deeming it unworthy of time or investment.
- “If you enjoy advertisements, you can consume them for free on the web or on YouTube without needing to add them to your game library, download them, and then launch the advertising.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
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Overall, the graphics are highly praised for their realism and immersive quality, with many users noting impressive physics and detailed visuals. However, some players experienced lag issues that required adjustments to the settings, suggesting that performance may vary based on individual hardware.
- “The graphics are top-notch, adding to the immersive experience.”
- “Amazing game, graphics are very realistic!”
- “The excavator looks very good and might even look better with better graphic settings.”
- “I played this for about 20 minutes, give or take. Most of that time was spent sorting out the graphics to stop the lag.”
- “The excavator looks very good and might even look better with improved graphic settings.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay is praised for its immersive mechanics and realistic physics, reminiscent of build and destroy games like Snow and Mud Runner. While some users find the controls a bit fiddly, they appreciate the depth and entertainment value, making for a satisfying experience that fulfills childhood fantasies.
- “Wow, I finally had to wait until I was in my 50s to find a game that delivered my childhood fantasy, and what a blast it is! The weight and feel, the mechanics, heaving and bobbing is a joy. I found the controls fiddly, but I reckon it would be the same in the real deal.”
- “1st of all, I'd like to say the physics and the mechanics are as close as I've seen in a build and destroy game. It reminds me of Snow and Mud Runner.”
- “All of these coalesce into a very deep and immersive moment-to-moment gameplay experience that I find very entertaining and well designed.”
- “This game has made me want to buy and armor up a demolitions excavator so I can demolish the homes of the ones that wronged me and the corrupt council that won't let me build a lane way to my mechanic shop in my humble town of Granby, Colorado.”
- “1st of all, I'd like to say the physics and the mechanics are as close as I've seen in a build and destroy game; it reminds me of Snow and Mud Runner.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a second life to complete it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The reviews indicate a lack of a defined story in the game, with suggestions for incorporating elements like a small wooden house or a multi-story building to enhance the narrative experience.
- “No story.”
- “I guess add a small wood-built house to tear down and/or maybe an actual three-story building with walls we can tear down.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users experiencing performance issues even on lower settings and HD resolution. While the demo showcases a single vehicle effectively, concerns arise regarding potential performance drops in more detailed environments.
- “I know I don't have the best machine, but even at HD resolution, I have to turn down quality settings to make it run smoothly.”
- “It's a really good demo for just one vehicle; however, I did notice a significant drop in performance when playing.”
- “It's a really good demo for just one vehicle; however, I did notice a significant drop in performance while playing.”
- “The only thing I can see being a problem is the performance in more detailed environments.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate humor in gameplay, particularly in scenarios where mishaps occur, such as trucks tipping over, reminiscent of the comedic moments found in games like SnowRunner. They express a desire for more attention to detail in these humorous situations, suggesting that adding funny elements could enhance the overall experience.
- “I hope they pay attention to detail with weight contribution when delivering items to construction sites. It would be great to have the funny moments like in SnowRunner when a truck tips over and your friend has to come and save you, lol.”

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Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground is a casual simulation game.

Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground is available on PC and Windows.

Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground was released on August 19, 2022.

Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground was developed by Demolish Games S.A..

Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Demolish & Build 3: Excavator Playground is a single player game.

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