Giant Machines 2017

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Giant Machines 2017 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Code Horizon and was released on September 29, 2016. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Giant Machines 2017" is a simulation game now available on Linux, Mac OS X, and PC. The game allows players to operate massive construction vehicles and features a custom radio with support for .ogg files on Linux and Mac OS X. It requires a dedicated graphics card on Mac OS X and may require adjusting texture quality and antialiasing settings for optimal performance. Xbox 360 Controller support is available through separate downloadable drivers. Note: this summary is based on the update notes for patch 1.1.2 rev. 1319 and does not include information on the initial release of the game.

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story13 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game features a unique concept of controlling giant construction machines, which can be enjoyable for fans of the genre.
Many players find the game to be a fun and casual experience, especially for younger audiences or those looking for a light simulator.
The graphics and sense of scale of the machines are appreciated, providing a visually interesting experience.

The gameplay is often criticized for being repetitive and tedious, with long missions that can feel boring.
Many players report bugs and glitches that hinder the experience, including issues with controls and physics.
The game lacks depth and variety, with no sandbox mode and a limited number of missions, leading to a short overall playtime.

story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story revolves around a series of missions focused on preparing for the launch of a space shuttle, utilizing various construction machines. While some players appreciate the mission design and the connection between tasks, many find the gameplay repetitive, tedious, and often frustrating due to long driving times and challenging mechanics. Overall, the narrative is seen as simplistic and not particularly engaging, with limited replayability and a lack of sandbox options.
- “The mission design may sound a little silly, but it's actually really good, and although nothing in the game is really hard, there is a little bit of increase in difficulty over the course of the game.”
- “The point of this game, as far as I have gotten, is to follow a story and be able to use all kinds of machines of different shapes and sizes.”
- “Each mission is tied together to the ultimate goal of launching a space shuttle, which I found to be very rewarding and makes you actually want to progress.”
- “The missions themselves are not that interesting and can be buggy.”
- “This is not a sim by any means, and the story makes absolutely zero sense.”
- “The main missions are a joke.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the low-quality textures, flat lighting, and overall dated visuals, particularly for a game released in 2016 or 2017. However, others appreciate the decent in-cab views and terrain deformation, noting that while not AAA quality, the graphics are satisfactory for a simulator. Overall, the visuals are seen as a weak point for many, but some players find them acceptable given the game's focus on gameplay mechanics rather than graphical fidelity.
- “Game is getting old but graphics are not too shabby, and controls are easy to use, steering wheel is also compatible.”
- “Pros: good graphics, kind of realistic machines (they bounce way too much), decent missions.”
- “It has reasonably good graphics, it has terrain deformation (serious props on that one), and whilst the physics is a bit dodgy, most things seem to be physics objects which is a nice touch.”
- “Environment graphics are a bit sad... stretchy textures and low-poly hills, flat, over-exposed lighting.”
- “Graphics are poor, controls aren't great and quite slow, wheel does work but again not that good and gameplay is a bit boring ... 2 hours of my life was more than enough!”
- “Barely any gameplay, mostly drive this here, drive that there; extremely arcade-like controls and physics; graphics are poor for a 2017 game, especially since there isn't really anything else either.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and slow, often describing it as boring and filled with bugs and glitches. While some appreciate the mechanics and design of the machines, the overall experience is marred by poor graphics and frustrating controls, leading to a lack of engaging content. A few players do find enjoyment in the simulator aspects, noting that some objectives are manageable, but the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction with the gameplay experience.
- “Nice game, nice mechanics and physics.”
- “No detail was spared in the design and mechanics of the machines, so you kind of overlook some small imperfections elsewhere.”
- “Gameplay is great fun (for a simulator) and most objectives are not too grindy or time-consuming.”
- “Tedious gameplay and bad physics makes scooping ore and dumping it into a truck an exercise in patience.”
- “The problem is that the gameplay is just kind of boring.”
- “Barely any gameplay, mostly drive this here, drive that there; extremely arcade-like controls and physics; graphics are poor for a 2017 game, especially since there isn't really anything else either.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the inclusion of classical tracks and a diverse radio selection, while others criticize the overall quality and variety of the soundtrack, describing it as annoying or unrealistic. Many users express a desire for the option to turn off the radio or add their own music, indicating that while the sound design has potential, it falls short for some players. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight for some, but a drawback for others.
- “The music in this game speaks to me.”
- “Every vehicle has a radio with a fantastic playlist of songs and channels to listen to while you play.”
- “Sounds and music are enjoyable too.”
- “The game's sounds are pretty bad; so is the soundtrack choice.”
- “The radio offers a wide range of awful music, but hey that's at least realistic.”
- “The game is backed up by an...interesting...choice of radio stations which (mostly unfortunately) cannot be turned off - like shockingly bad salsa music mixed with opera.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game can be tedious and frustrating, particularly with tasks like scooping ore and operating the crawler transporter, which lacks proper speed control. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and relaxing overall, they note that certain missions can feel unnecessarily drawn out and janky. Despite these issues, many recommend persevering through the initial grind, as later missions offer a more rewarding experience.
- “The gameplay is great fun (for a simulator), and most objectives are not too grindy or time-consuming.”
- “Grinding feels rewarding, as each session brings a sense of progress and achievement.”
- “The balance between grinding and enjoyment keeps me engaged without feeling overwhelmed.”
- “Tedious gameplay and bad physics makes scooping ore and dumping it into a truck an exercise in patience.”
- “Light simulator to kill time, it can be fun and relaxing; however, the mission with the crawler transporter is just too tedious. I read in real life that the crawler goes at 1 km per hour, but in the game you don't have a way to control the speed and keep it stable, and you can reach 5 km per hour.”
- “True to form, it's janky, ugly, often extremely tedious for no reason whatsoever, and not at all true-to-life despite that theoretically being the appeal of such games.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is largely criticized, with numerous reports of freezing, crashing, and various bugs affecting gameplay and mission interactions. While some players noted a lack of game-breaking issues, the overall experience is marred by glitches and poor performance, leading to a consensus that the game is not worth purchasing in its current state.
- “Enjoyable... nothing earth shattering, but seems bug-free. The missions range from dull to interesting, and the storyline should not be taken seriously. It's kind of silly but easy enough to look past.”
- “The truck just freezes and doesn't move at all, and the motor is off.”
- “Crap game freezes and crashes on the loading screen; total waste of a good game concept, not worth buying at any price.”
- “There are a lot of glitches and bugs involving interacting with the environment (driving and clipping ledges, curbs, rocks, etc., and also digging).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its "adorably bad" execution, featuring a nonsensical plot and amusingly poor machine design. Players encounter humorous consequences from their actions, and the narrator's funny voice adds to the comedic experience, though overall, the game may not be highly recommended.
- “Unlike similar titles like farm simulator or the trucking sims, you can die from numerous, sometimes funny consequences.”
- “Narrator has a funny voice.”
- “It's kind of adorably bad, especially the hilariously nonsensical plot, in which you do literally all of the work to launch a space shuttle, including shutting down several disaster sites on the day of launch.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is well-optimized, as it runs smoothly on ultra settings even on laptops, indicating efficient performance across various hardware configurations.
- “It works on ultra settings on my laptop, so it's well optimized.”
- “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, allowing for a seamless experience across various systems.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has limited replayability due to its linear missions and lack of a sandbox mode, with many players feeling that the single storyline does not encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some users find value in the experience given its low price point.
- “Yes, there are some bugs, and with only one storyline and no sandbox mode, replayability for me is pretty much non-existent. But for the $2 it cost me, I've had my fun out of it.”
- “The missions are linear, so there's almost zero replayability.”

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Giant Machines 2017 is a simulation game.

Giant Machines 2017 is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 227 hours playing Giant Machines 2017.

Giant Machines 2017 was released on September 29, 2016.

Giant Machines 2017 was developed by Code Horizon.

Giant Machines 2017 has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Giant Machines 2017 is a single player game.

Similar games include Construction Simulator 2015, Construction Simulator, Demolish & Build 2017, Bus Simulator 18, Out of Ore and others.

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