MachineCraft

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MachineCraft is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by G2CREW and was released on March 25, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

MachineCraft is a Simulation game that allows both single-player and multi-player experiences. The main focus is creating and watching machines made out of blocks, with the ability to battle or race against others. With a variety of functional parts and the freedom to create your own room with custom rules, MachineCraft offers a unique and creative outlet for players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 217 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game offers an incredible level of creativity, allowing players to build almost anything they can imagine, from tanks to aircraft.
The community is generally friendly and supportive, with many players willing to help newcomers learn the game's mechanics.
Despite its steep learning curve, the game provides a rewarding experience for those who invest time in mastering its complex building systems.

The lack of a comprehensive tutorial and poor translations make it difficult for new players to understand the game's mechanics.
The game has a small player base, leading to issues with finding active servers and multiplayer experiences.
Recent updates have frustrated many players, leading to concerns about balance and the overall direction of the game.

gameplay
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The gameplay of this game is characterized by a complex building mechanic that rewards creativity and understanding of its systems, making it ideal for players who enjoy sandbox experiences. While the game offers extensive freedom in machine creation, it requires significant time investment to master its mechanics, and recent updates have reportedly diminished its overall quality. Players who appreciate engineering challenges and community-driven content will find value, but newcomers may struggle without guidance.
- “If you are really creative, and you understand the game's mechanics, you can build pretty much anything you like.”
- “It's the kind of game that requires a lot, and I mean a lot of time to study how exactly things work. The only way to get the most fun is by understanding the mechanics of the game and figuring them out to create what you want; if you're patient and like games that have a lot of nooks and crannies to analyze and require some degree of research and engineering, this is the game for you.”
- “I believe that a comparison to Besiege is needed, since its mechanics are very similar and it's a very mainstream 'machine-building' game: Besiege is a mission and challenge driven game, your creations must be built with a purpose most of the time, and are restricted by very realistic standards like weight, structure integrity, and gravity; Machinecraft, on the other hand, is a sandbox and sharing driven game, you're given absolute freedom to create whatever machine you want, at least within the limitations of the engine.”
- “No forms of movement work; all machines require really dumb mechanics to avoid dying in one shot, and you can't move anyway, so why bother?”
- “As of update 243 and 244, the game and its mechanics, gameplay, and overall worth have dropped below the bar.”
- “One of sadly not very many free games on Steam without extreme pay-to-win and/or terrible gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting an outdated aesthetic reminiscent of early 3D titles, akin to PlayStation One graphics. While some criticize the visuals as "ugly" or "meh," others appreciate the simplicity and functionality, arguing that the game's quality and engaging gameplay outweigh the graphical shortcomings. Overall, the graphics may not impress everyone, but they do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “Awesome game, it has good physics and simple graphics.”
- “Well, it's one of the first games in years that prove that 3D games don't need good graphics to be good.”
- “It has great graphical quality and excellent all-around functionality.”
- “The graphics may be outdated, but if you're really that picky, then go ahead and see another game.”
- “They have bad graphics.”
- “Note: Machinecraft is a wonderful game inspired by a game called Panlet; the game looks like PlayStation One graphics or something not from Robotcraft.”
monetization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free with no microtransactions, and only offering optional cosmetic DLC to support the developers. Players appreciate the absence of intrusive monetization practices, contrasting it favorably with similar games like Robocraft. However, some note that the content is limited and there are translation issues.
- “It's Robocraft but more functional, and with fewer microtransactions.”
- “Completely free, no microtransactions. The 'premium' DLC is for supporting the developers and gives 1 or 2 cosmetic blocks, if I remember correctly.”
- “It's free, so no risk. There are also no in-game purchases, and the only paid DLC is purely cosmetic (particle emitters and stamps for image uploads) for those who are concerned.”
- “Basically the game Robocraft should've been, but without the crappy devs and microtransactions.”
- “At the moment there are no microtransactions, not a 'whole lot' of content, and many translation errors.”
- “It's free, so no risk (also no in-game purchases and the only paid DLC is only cosmetic).”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the humor in the game as a memorable aspect, often recalling funny moments and community interactions that contributed to their enjoyment. The blend of quirky elements and unexpected situations, such as server crashes and chaotic gameplay, adds to the overall comedic experience.
- “The community taught me a few good lessons in my childhood; I will always remember this game as part of me, even with the odd ones in the bunch.”
- “Your weakness is funny.”
- “So many funny moments in this game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be highly tedious and unenjoyable, contributing to an overall negative experience.
- “Terrible game, highly tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over without any real progress.”