El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue
- January 30, 2024
- Hobo Bunch
Get on SteamCHECK 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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Reviews
- The game features a unique setting based on ancient Mayan culture, which adds an interesting twist to the city-building genre.
- The graphics and atmosphere are visually appealing, creating an immersive experience for players.
- The prologue offers a promising glimpse into the gameplay mechanics, with engaging city-building elements and potential for future updates.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, particularly in the tutorial, which can hinder progress and frustrate players.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it difficult to navigate and understand game mechanics, especially on larger screens.
- Many players feel the game lacks depth and complexity, with a hollow experience that doesn't provide enough goals or story to keep them engaged.
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics in "El Dorado: The Golden City Builder" vary significantly among users, with some praising the stunning visuals and immersive gameplay, while others criticize the performance issues, such as low frame rates and limited camera angles that hinder the experience. Overall, many players find the graphics to be appealing and well-implemented, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere, despite some comparisons to less impressive counterparts in the genre.
“El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is an amazing game with stunning graphics and immersive gameplay.”
“In general, the graphics here are really good; everything works super, but the game lacks a little complexity.”
“An excellent free strategy, with very beautiful graphics and enjoyable gameplay.”
“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.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of "El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue" is praised for its engaging mechanics, stunning graphics, and immersive experience, making it a captivating city-building simulator. While some users find the gameplay to be initially mediocre, many appreciate the complexity and variety of mechanics that keep them interested, suggesting that the prologue effectively sets the stage for a promising full version. The nostalgic feel and unique setting further enhance its appeal, making it a recommended experience for fans of the genre.
“And gameplay mechanics seem to be complex enough to keep me interested in the later parts of the game.”
“El Dorado: The Golden City Builder - Prologue is an amazing game with stunning graphics and immersive 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 promo photos look great, but the actual gameplay is mediocre.”
“In general, the gameplay is lacking some deities or huge pets; I think it would diversify the experience.”
“The prologue is just a part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is noted to be somewhat lacking, with players expressing a desire for deeper lore and more engaging narrative elements. While the city-building mechanics are praised, the quest descriptions can be unclear, leading to a need for better communication regarding gameplay elements. Overall, players appreciate the potential for a richer story experience but feel it currently falls short.
“There's more control, consequences, and an actual story.”
“I love the detailed city-building aspect and the storyline.”
“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.”
- music5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music and ambiance of the game are generally praised for their quality and ability to create an immersive atmosphere, effectively evoking a South American setting. However, some players find the music repetitive and note issues with volume control, while others feel that the overall game experience is lacking despite the strong soundtrack.
“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 soundtrack has potential, it often feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“The audio quality is subpar, with some tracks sounding muffled and poorly mixed.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express concern about the game's optimization, particularly due to its development in Unity, which often raises red flags regarding performance. 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.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay, such as buildings failing to function and supply chains breaking down. Despite its potential, these issues lead to a frustrating experience, requiring frequent saves and reloads to progress.
“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.”
