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MachineCraft

77%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, story
77% User Score Based on 521 reviews

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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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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 521 reviews
gameplay7 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a vast amount of creative freedom, allowing players to build anything from tanks to mechs.
  • It's a fun and engaging sandbox experience, especially for those who enjoy engineering and complex mechanics.
  • The community, although small, is generally friendly and supportive, providing help and sharing creations.
  • The learning curve is steep, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and controls.
  • The game suffers from a lack of active servers and a dwindling player base, making multiplayer experiences rare.
  • The user interface and tutorials are poorly designed, often leading to confusion and frustration for players.
  • gameplay
    50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in this game is centered around complex mechanical building mechanics that offer players extensive creative freedom, allowing them to construct a wide variety of machines. However, the steep learning curve can be daunting for newcomers, and many players recommend familiarizing oneself with the mechanics through examples and community support. While the game provides a sandbox experience reminiscent of titles like Besiege and Scrap Mechanic, it has faced criticism for its recent updates affecting overall gameplay quality.

    • “The creativity that you can put into your machines is unmatched by other games, and I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a sandbox game built on creativity, advanced building mechanics, and how you can have lots of independence with the ability to create your own custom server and other fun things.”
    • “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, and the only way to juice out all of the fun is by understanding perfectly 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.”
    • “There is no gameplay; it's just build something and be happy you built something, or go to a server where nearly everyone has been playing the game for 2000+ hours and has contraptions you can only dream about.”
    • “As of update 243 and 244, the game and its mechanics, gameplay, and overall worth have dropped below the bar.”
    • “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?”
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they have an outdated, "old-school" aesthetic reminiscent of early 3D titles, such as those from the PlayStation era. While some players find the visuals lacking and even "ugly," others appreciate the simplicity and charm, emphasizing that the game's creativity and gameplay outweigh graphical concerns. Overall, the graphics are considered functional but could benefit from improvements, especially given the game's early access status.

    • “Graphics gave me old-school vibes.”
    • “The graphics are pretty cute, I have to say.”
    • “It has great graphical quality and excellent all-around functionality.”
    • “The graphics interface looks like it came from an old flash game.”
    • “All out horrible game, it's laggy, eye-straining, and you shouldn't play; it's a waste of time. I can't even get one simple gun to fire. They need new graphics textures and a new tutorial video. I'm uninstalling this game!”
    • “For a game that has old, PlayStation-like graphics, it shouldn't lag with 50-piece machines.”
  • monetization
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its monetization model, being completely free with no microtransactions, which sets it apart from similar titles like Robocraft. The only paid content available is cosmetic DLC aimed at supporting the developers, making it a risk-free experience for players. Overall, users appreciate the absence of microtransactions, highlighting it as a significant improvement over comparable games.

    • “It's free, so no risk (also no in-game purchases and the only paid DLC is only cosmetic, to those that are concerned).”
    • “A free game with no microtransactions?!”
    • “No microtransactions, except for one small decoration and access to a private server.”
    • “It's like Robocraft but with no bloody microtransactions.”
    • “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.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is largely absent, with some players noting that the lack of narrative is expected in a technical building game. However, others appreciate the engaging missions and feel that the plot aligns well with the movie it is based on, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “It's really good; I love the plot and it feels just like the movie.”
    • “Good missions.”
    • “The game is good, the community is okay, no story but that's to be expected honestly, building in this game is technical but fun and inviting.”
    • “The multiplayer is a different story; I find it hard to get on a server because there are little to none sometimes, but when there is one open, you'll see some crazy creations.”
    • “No story.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that it is not well-optimized and suffers from bugs, while others appreciate the creative potential it offers without requiring high-end hardware. Many users suggest that performance can be improved through clever gameplay strategies, but overall, the optimization still needs significant work.

    • “There are a lot of little tricks you can do to increase your machine's performance that you'll learn as you build.”
    • “A good game for creative players; it doesn't require any high-end computer components, and the best part is that most of the parts are free to use. If you are more interested in cosmetics, get the premium DLC for some cosmetics. Overall, it's a great game, and for me, what is important is not the graphics or performance, but the creativity and fun!”
    • “The performance or the visuals of the things you build will depend on your wits.”
    • “- poorly optimized with a few annoying bugs.”
    • “- the optimization needs a bit of work.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring a significant time investment to unlock essential tools and complete challenges. While some appreciate the sandbox style and dynamic mechanics, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the grindy nature of progression.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Terrible game, highly tedious.”
    • “In order to get every tool you need to start building complex machines, you first need to complete tedious challenges.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report that the game's stability is commendable for an early access title, with minimal bugs and glitches encountered. While some find the gameplay repetitive and uninspiring, the performance remains solid even on lower-end systems.

    • “Oh, and my computer is a potato, and it still runs great.”
    • “The building is based on cubes, but it's just buggy and boring, and your creations will end up looking like trash anyway.”
    • “As an early access game, I barely found bugs and glitches in it.”
    • “Nothing is really buggy, and it's a good sandbox to make something creatively, and it's like an alpha version of Robocraft, but more complicated.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 comedic experience. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant part of the game's charm and nostalgia.

    • “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.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of presence, with users noting a very quiet background that features little to no music or ambient sounds, resulting in a sparse auditory experience.

    • “Very quiet background with no music or ambience.”
    • “There is no music at all.”
    • “The game lacks any musical elements.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users express that the emotional aspect of the game can lead to feelings of distress and self-harm, indicating a profound impact on mental health. This suggests that the game's themes may resonate deeply, potentially triggering negative emotions in players.

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5h Median play time
103h Average play time
1-255h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 5 analyzed playthroughs

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