Junkyard Builder Simulator

About

"Junkyard Builder Simulator" is a simulation game where you can become the owner of a junkyard, with the ability to destroy, restore, sell, and develop the premises. The game boasts beautiful graphics, but be prepared for numerous bugs and intrusive advertisements. Your goal is to build and manage a successful junkyard, utilizing various tools and machines to accomplish tasks such as dismantling, crushing, and recycling vehicles.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,167 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

monetization43 negative mentions

The game has a unique and engaging concept that keeps players entertained.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience.
The game has potential for expansion and improvement, with many players expressing excitement for future updates.

The game frequently crashes and has numerous bugs, making it frustrating to play.
Many players report issues with controls and navigation, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
Progress can be lost due to glitches, causing players to uninstall the game out of frustration.

monetization
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
4%
83%
Overall, players appreciate the game's monetization model, highlighting that it does not bombard them with intrusive ads, which is a significant positive compared to many other mobile games. While some users find the option to watch ads for rewards beneficial, others express frustration with the frequency of ads and the need for in-game purchases to enhance their experience. The consensus leans towards a favorable view of the monetization strategy, as it allows players to choose when to engage with ads rather than forcing them.
- “And the best part, it has basically no ads.”
- “This feels like one of those golden-age mobile games that had effort put into them and next to no ads.”
- “Great game, no ads, decent graphics overall a great game.”
- “This game is fun but sometimes doubling sales value is practically required and ads are obnoxious.”
- “I will say that the very fact that this game doesn't bombard you with ads every 60 seconds is worth 4 stars all by itself.”
- “Good game but too many ads; every two minutes an ad pops up.”
graphics
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
7%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "good" or "awesome," while others criticize them for being blurry, laggy, or in need of improvement. Many users express a desire for better textures and detail, indicating that while the game has potential, significant enhancements are necessary for a more enjoyable visual experience. Despite the graphical issues, some players still find the game fun and engaging.
- “The graphics are on point and the controls are actually pretty decent.”
- “Really nice game with good quality graphics too.”
- “I think this is a very interesting game with good graphics and it's fun to play.”
- “Whenever I was in the workshop, eventually the game would lag like crazy, so I would lower the graphics to the lowest possible setting.”
- “Okay, the game is pretty good, but it would be better if you added details to the textures because they are blurry, and I can't even see what's paper, plastic, metal, and other bins because the signs are blurry. Please increase the graphics.”
- “The graphics were blurry and hurt my eyes while I was trying to sell a barrel, but it thought it was in the paper bin and deleted the barrel - not worth it.”
story
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
78%
11%
The game's story is criticized for being unclear and buggy, with many players experiencing issues that prevent them from completing missions, such as freezing during travel or mission prompts not updating. Users express frustration over a lack of content, as they quickly run out of missions and feel the need for additional objectives and clearer guidance. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay, the narrative structure and mission functionality are seen as significant drawbacks.
- “And number three, is there a story to the game or did you decide not to put one?”
- “Honestly, it's a pretty fun game, but I'm all out of missions now and Frank's workplace is the only place I can travel to.”
- “Love this game, but I ran out of missions/objectives.”
- “And number three, is there a story to the game or did you decide not to include one?”
- “Many of the missions are unclear, and I've had to skip them.”
- “It was a good game up until I could not complete the mission where you have to leave the yard to get something and return with it; it kept freezing on the load screen and the game would turn off.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lag, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players note that these issues have worsened following recent updates, leading to frustration and a diminished experience. While the game shows potential, the persistent bugs and performance problems prevent it from achieving higher ratings.
- “This game is good with good potential, but it freezes a lot, kicks me off the game frequently, and has the worst lag of any game I have ever played. I've been playing RPGs since computers first came out and even before on Atari, so I've experienced a fair amount of them!”
- “I've contacted support multiple times over the past week to get nothing back, just more glitches every time I go into the game.”
- “Game has glitches, items are under other objects, making it impossible to access some of them, and therefore impossible to progress.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be slow and tedious, often leading to frustration, especially when the rewards do not feel worth the effort invested. While some enjoy the mechanics and express a desire for more similar games, the overall sentiment leans towards grinding being a cumbersome experience that detracts from enjoyment.
- “I spent a lot of time grinding to buy the shredder, and when I finally did – it wasn't worth it.”
- “It's an okay game, but it becomes very tedious very fast.”
- “It's a slow, tedious process.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its design and fair money system, with players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads. However, there are calls for improvements in controls and certain mechanics, suggesting that while the game is close to perfection, it still has room for enhancement.
- “I really like the design, the look, the gameplay.”
- “The money system is fair and best of all, zero ads during gameplay, unless you want to earn more money or skip a mission.”
- “Looks like a well-made simulator game on PC; its mechanics are reminiscent of various simulator games, and it's so close to perfect.”
- “Hopefully with enough good ratings, the developers may be more incentivized to improve controls and some other mechanics as well, like device sharing for example.”
- “Looks like a well-made simulator game on PC, though the mechanics are from various simulator games on PC. It's so near to perfect, but something is missing.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
Users have reported issues with a flickering screen that prevents gameplay, but many appreciate the music, describing it as enjoyable and a highlight of the game. Overall, while the music is well-received, technical problems are detracting from the experience.
- “It is a nice game and the music is better than expected.”
- “And the music rocks, yep.”
- “The music adds a great atmosphere to the game.”
- “I'd get poor quality, etc., but all I get is a flickering background and music.”
- “Black glitchy screen with music.”
- “Tried twice and only got a flickering screen and music. I couldn't play the game, and I can see from other reviews that I am not the only one with this issue. Sort this out, and I'll happily change my review.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it entertaining and funny, often highlighting amusing elements like references to beer. However, some users express frustration with technical issues that disrupt their experience, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Funny and entertaining”
- “Very funny”
- “Actually funny”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
While the game offers impressive performance in first-person mode and a wealth of activities, players report significant optimization issues, including frequent frame drops and crashes even at low settings, particularly during specific actions like washing and painting.
- “It's in first person with amazing performance and there's so much to do!”
- “Everything's fine except for the optimization. Even at potato video settings, the frame drops are significant, and it sometimes crashes. There are mild frame drops when washing, but great frame drop spikes during painting. Can you optimize it a lot for that?”