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El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue

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72%Game Brain Score
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72% User Score Based on 65 reviews

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El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Gameparic and was released on January 30, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

CHECK OUT MORE GAMES FROM OUR FRIENDS About the GameThis is the prologue of our upcoming El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - the prologue is just part of the full game that will let you get to know the game before its official release and it's completely free.Build the mightiest and most expansive empire of YucatanYour aim in the game of El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue, is to cr…

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72%
Audience ScoreBased on 65 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique setting based on Mayan culture, providing an interesting backdrop for city-building gameplay.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
  • There is potential for engaging gameplay mechanics, and the ability to move buildings adds a layer of strategy.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to progress and enjoy the experience.
  • The tutorial is poorly designed, lacking clear instructions and guidance, which can lead to confusion.
  • UI elements are too small and not user-friendly, especially on larger screens, causing strain and frustration during gameplay.
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in "El Dorado: The Golden City Builder" vary significantly in user reviews, with some praising the stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, while others criticize performance issues, such as low frame rates and limited camera angles that hinder the appreciation of the graphics. Overall, many players find the graphics to be appealing and well-implemented, though some note that they fall short compared to other games in the genre.

    • “El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is an immersive and captivating game with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay.”
    • “An excellent free strategy, with very beautiful graphics and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “A very good city-building simulator in a rather unusual setting with pleasant graphics, a lot of interesting mechanics - I definitely recommend trying this prologue and considering buying the full version of the game as I believe that the game is worth its attention.”
    • “The graphics are not impressive at all compared to its counterparts in the same genre.”
    • “El Dorado: The game hits no higher than 20 fps, averaging around 15 fps most of the time at the lowest graphics setting.”
    • “The graphics are similar to black and white.”
  • gameplay
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue" is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and immersive experience, featuring a variety of building types and interesting elements like omens and the wrath of gods. While some users find the overall gameplay to be mediocre compared to the promotional visuals, many appreciate the complexity and thoughtfulness of the mechanics, making it a captivating city-building simulator worth exploring further in the full version.

    • “And gameplay mechanics seem to be complex enough to keep me interested in the later parts of the game.”
    • “The gameplay for the prologue is clearly thought out and exciting.”
    • “El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is an immersive and captivating game with stunning visuals and engaging gameplay.”
    • “The promo photos look great, but the actual gameplay is mediocre.”
    • “In general, the gameplay feels lacking; missing some deities or huge pets would diversify it.”
    • “The prologue is just a part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is noted to provide an enjoyable Mayan immersion, but many users feel it lacks depth and clarity, with a desire for more lore and narrative elements. While there are some engaging story elements and consequences, the quest descriptions can be unintuitive, leaving players craving a more robust storytelling experience.

    • “There's more control, consequences, and an actual story.”
    • “So far it's been shaping up to be an enjoyable Mayan immersion, although I do agree with other comments that it's a little light on the lore/story.”
    • “Additionally, I'm craving more story and theatrics.”
    • “- Quest descriptions are not always intuitive.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and ambiance of the game are generally praised for their quality and ability to create an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of South America. However, players note that the soundtrack can become repetitive and may not always fit the game's situations, with some technical issues regarding volume control. Overall, while the soundtrack is a highlight, it is accompanied by concerns about other aspects of the game needing improvement.

    • “What I truly appreciate is the ambiance and soundtrack, effectively transporting the player's thoughts to a land straight from South America. While I am intrigued by the project's fate and its full version release, unfortunately, I see elements that still require refinement.”
    • “+ Excellent soundtrack”
    • “The music and atmosphere are great.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during gameplay.”
    • “While the ambiance is nice, the soundtrack doesn't really fit the game's theme and can be quite jarring.”
    • “I found the music to be underwhelming and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its pleasant and unique settings, complemented by great music and graphics. However, some users note that the music can become repetitive over time. Overall, the atmosphere contributes positively to the addictive gameplay experience.

    • “Very pleasant atmosphere, everything is done in its own unusual setting.”
    • “Cool game, addictive gameplay, many types of buildings and mechanics, nice graphics and game atmosphere.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express concern about the game's optimization, particularly due to its Unity engine foundation, which often raises expectations for performance issues. Testing on lower graphics settings has not alleviated these worries, indicating a need for better optimization overall.

    • “I can't judge the graphics much because I only tried the lowest settings to test for optimization.”
    • “Whenever I see a game open up with 'made in Unity', I'm immediately worried about the lack of optimization.”
    • “Can't judge the graphics much because I only tried the lowest settings to test for optimization.”
    • “This game, being made in Unity, requires optimization.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with players reporting frequent bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as buildings failing to function properly and the need for constant saving and reloading. Despite its potential, these stability problems detract heavily from the overall experience.

    • “At the moment, however, I have to give this broken, buggy mess a thumbs down.”
    • “There's huge potential here, but it's so buggy that I have to save and reload halfway through a single level multiple times because buildings stop registering things like warehouses and shut down supply chains, or shrines randomly forget to protect a single building.”
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El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is a strategy game.

El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue was released on January 30, 2024.

El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue was developed by Gameparic.

El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is a single player game.

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