Hometopia

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"Hometopia is a simulation game in early access, allowing 2-4 players to cooperatively build and design homes with career progression. While it has spectacular game mechanics and good graphics, it is currently hampered by optimization issues and bugs. The developers emphasize Hometopia as an ongoing, creative platform for players and are responsive to feedback."

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 722 reviews

graphics42 positive mentions

optimization30 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of customization options for building and decorating, allowing players to express their creativity.
The graphics are impressive, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances the gameplay.
The multiplayer mode adds a fun social aspect, allowing friends to collaborate on building projects together.

The game suffers from significant performance issues, with many players experiencing lag and crashes even on high-end hardware.
The reputation system is frustrating, as players can follow client preferences closely but still receive low ratings, making it difficult to progress.
There is currently no sandbox mode available, limiting players who want to build freely without the constraints of a career mode.

optimization
160 mentions
8 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many players reporting severe performance issues, crashes, and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly on higher-end systems. While some users have noted improvements with recent updates, the overall consensus is that the game requires substantial optimization work to become playable and enjoyable. As it is currently in early access, players are hopeful for future patches to address these shortcomings.
- “They are making big updates and the optimization is a lot better.”
- “With the understanding that this is in early access and there are going to be bugs, hiccups, and performance issues, the foundation is here for a really good game.”
- “It's unplayable with the volume of crashes, bugs, and performance issues.”
- “The game currently suffers from optimization issues that I'm sure will be fixed in future patches.”
- “I understand that this game is still in early access, but the glitches and performance issues render it almost completely unusable.”
graphics
150 mentions
28 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals and attention to detail that enhance creativity in building. However, numerous users have reported significant performance issues, including lag and crashes, particularly when running on higher settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players enjoy the aesthetics and find the graphics appealing, others express frustration over poor optimization and the need for powerful hardware to achieve smooth gameplay.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is superb.”
- “The visuals truly bring your creations to life, which definitely gives wings to creativity!”
- “The attention to detail with each job, the realistic graphics, and the level of customization is something I have not seen in other house sim games.”
- “Graphics are absolutely horrible...”
- “That, combined with the game's lackluster graphics (textures look like shit) and the worst performance I've ever experienced in a game, makes this game completely non-worthwhile in its current state.”
- “Current state of the game is constant crashes when trying to load levels, poor optimisation even on higher end graphics cards it can struggle.”
gameplay
68 mentions
35 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating the engaging core mechanics and user-friendly interface, but expressing frustration over significant performance issues and missing features compared to similar games like The Sims and House Flipper. While customization options and graphics are praised, the game suffers from clunky mechanics, lag, and a lack of essential functionalities, leading to a less enjoyable experience overall. Many hope for future updates to address these shortcomings and enhance gameplay.
- “The user-friendly interface and the abundance of customization options make Hometopia an engaging and satisfying gameplay experience.”
- “I really enjoyed the gameplay; the best part of House Flipper for me is completing jobs, so starting with the client mode suits my preferences.”
- “I love how simple the gameplay is and the graphics look amazing!”
- “Being in the same category as The Sims and House Flipper, this game lacks so many features that make the gameplay of those games so great.”
- “It's not so much the bugs that bother me, but basic gameplay mechanics that are completely missing or broken -- load/save, savegames, sandbox mode, editable key bindings or mouse controls, terrible UI, no way to look at more than one other house, etc. -- loads of people also seem to have performance issues that render the entire game unplayable.”
- “My major concern is with the gameplay - the game recommends that you run it on the lowest graphics if it is running slowly, but even with the lowest graphics possible, the lag is just unbearable and makes gameplay impossible.”
stability
60 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and freezing issues, particularly during multiplayer sessions and job loading. While some players acknowledge the game's potential and express hope for improvements, many find the current state nearly unplayable, especially given its early access status. Overall, the consensus suggests that unless players are willing to tolerate these issues, it may be best to wait for further updates before diving in.
- “Overall, I understand that this game is still in early access, but the glitches and performance issues render it almost completely unusable.”
- “Especially after the new updates, the game constantly freezes and crashes even on the lowest settings, which takes away from the beautiful aesthetics of the game.”
- “Game is far too buggy to enjoy; assigning areas for rooms is very tedious and every so often causes a glitch where a single block in a room will assign itself to its own room.”
music
42 mentions
10 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cozy and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience, but many players find it repetitive and too loud. A significant concern is the lack of separate volume controls for music and sound effects, leading some to mute the game entirely to avoid the music. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the ambiance, its limitations and repetitiveness detract from the enjoyment for some players.
- “Also, the music and landscapes add up so wonderfully to the overall game atmosphere.”
- “Such a cozy game with the ability to build and decorate at your own pace while listening to the background music.”
- “The game is fun and relaxing, with beautiful graphics and lovely background music.”
- “The music is a bit loud and can get repetitive, so it would be good to have different volume options for master, music, sound effects, etc.”
- “I disabled the music in the game and it also disabled the sound effect part of the game.”
- “There's a slider for 'all audio' as well as a 'music', but it seems like the music slider also affects all other sounds in the game. Since I would much rather listen to my own music while playing, I basically played with the whole game on mute. I would never expect a simulation game to provide enough unique music to not get horrendously repetitive; I just need functional volume sliders.”
story
28 mentions
11 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is generally viewed as straightforward and uncomplicated, lacking a complex narrative or currency system. Players appreciate the missions for their creativity and player agency, particularly in comparison to similar games like House Flipper, though some express frustration with the lack of a sandbox mode and the limitations imposed by NPC quests. Overall, while the career mode may engage casual players, it does not appeal to everyone, especially those seeking more freedom in gameplay.
- “When you get to the guest house mission, you'll understand.”
- “I like them a lot better than House Flipper's missions because they allow much more player agency and creativity.”
- “I love how you still have room for creativity through all the missions and a lot of customization.”
- “Having to build other houses for NPC quests is not fun.”
- “Unless I have to complete more of the objectives to reach that feature, which would be a bit annoying since I have exactly zero interest in cleaning up trash and working to someone else's instructions (especially when their instructions are to paint the walls garish colors), there is no sandbox feature currently in the game and it costs a massive amount of currency to be able to buy a plot somewhere and start working.”
- “A career mode is clearly a good choice to keep more casual players engaged and feel rewarded for learning all the mechanics, I'm sure a lot of people will love this feature, but I just personally have no interest in a house flipper style story mode.”
grinding
12 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the cumbersome roof placement and grid-based building mechanics, which can lead to glitches and inefficiencies. The overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of optimization, making large-scale builds feel laborious compared to similar games like House Flipper, where client satisfaction and resource management are more streamlined.
- “The game is unfinished, unoptimized, and a bit grindy.”
- “The roofing is kind of nightmarish, but workable once you figure it out; however, large-scale builds will prove tedious.”
- “It does make building big kitchens kind of tedious, so this is something I'd like to see worked on.”
atmosphere
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in Baldur's Gate 3 is highly praised for its stunning music and beautifully crafted landscapes, which together create an immersive experience. Players have noted that the game's visual and auditory elements significantly enhance the overall ambiance, contributing to a captivating gaming environment.
- “The music and landscapes contribute wonderfully to the overall game atmosphere.”
- “The music and landscapes contribute wonderfully to the overall game atmosphere.”
- “I beat Baldur's Gate 3 on max settings with this GPU, never missing a beat... why does this game make my fans try to launch into the atmosphere?”
monetization
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed sentiment regarding monetization; while some players appreciate that the game includes all features upfront without initial in-game purchases, others feel it ultimately serves as a cash grab, suggesting that future monetization may be on the horizon.
- “Please save your money, this was a total cash grab.”
- “I love that the development team just sold the game with all the cool features included rather than requiring in-game purchases at the outset (although I am sure some of that will come later).”
humor
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its sassy dialogue and interactions, which many players find amusing. Additionally, some players have noted that the presence of hilarious bugs adds to the comedic experience.
- “They can be really sassy sometimes, which is funny to me.”
- “Some really hilarious bugs, though.”