MakerKing

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"MakerKing is a platformer game that allows players to create and share their own levels in a massively multiplayer environment. The level editor is user-friendly, enabling the creation of complex elements such as living creatures. Compete in races, create your own mobs, and challenge yourself with puzzles in this unique gaming experience."

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79%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Endless creativity with a robust level editor that allows players to create, share, and play custom levels, leading to infinite replayability.
Engaging and challenging platforming mechanics that provide unique experiences in each level, whether created by developers or the community.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience and offering a fun experience for those who enjoy level creation.

The game suffers from poor controls and inconsistent visual quality, which can detract from the overall experience.
The learning curve for the level editor is steep, making it challenging for new players to master the tools and features needed for high-quality level creation.
The game has been criticized for server issues, frequent crashes, and a lack of community moderation, leading to a frustrating experience for players.

graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their lackluster 2D visuals, which many reviewers feel are outdated, especially given the prevalence of 3D graphics since the mid-1990s. Additionally, technical issues such as poor camera control and performance problems further detract from the overall visual experience. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a significant drawback, contributing to a clunky and frustrating gameplay experience.
- “As a game, it's terrible... it's written by 2 people, it's a clunky mess with bad controls and worse graphics.”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Bad graphics, bad music, vomitive camera, and you get kicked from the game due to server issues even though there are only 10 people online.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is described as engaging and challenging, particularly in its platforming mechanics and level editor, which offer potential for creativity and entertainment. However, players have criticized the controls as terrible, with issues like jerky camera movements and strange acceleration, which detract from the overall experience and make level creation frustrating. While some users find the mechanics enjoyable after practice, the limitations and technical problems significantly impact gameplay quality.
- “The game features challenging and enjoyable platforming mechanics.”
- “Its powerful level editor and engaging platforming gameplay provide endless entertainment.”
- “The controls are simply terrible; the camera jerks around with you, there's strange acceleration, freezes on a mid-range graphics card, the level editor and mechanics are very limited, there's only one melody throughout the entire game, and there's a grind for experience with coins and a (paid?) item shop.”
- “If you try to create levels without checkpoints, anything larger than one room becomes difficult or impossible to complete, not due to difficulty or mechanics, but solely because of the horrendous controls.”
- “It takes some practice to get used to the game mechanics, but you get used to it in less time.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying due to overlapping tracks and a lack of variety, while others feel it can be muted without significantly impacting the experience. Overall, it appears to be a minor issue compared to other gameplay elements.
- “The music in the game is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
- “I love how the music changes with the levels, adding to the excitement and atmosphere.”
- “Bad graphics, bad music, vomitive camera, and you get kicked from the game due to server issues even though there are only 10 people online.”
- “The only gripe I have is the music; sometimes it overlaps, which can be annoying, but you can just mute the game itself, so it's fine.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for relying heavily on mobile-style microtransactions, leading players to feel that it is not truly free. Many users express a preference for a one-time upfront payment instead of ongoing in-game purchases for cosmetic items.
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “I would much rather pay for the game upfront than deal with in-game purchases for cosmetics.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game boasts high replayability thanks to its robust level editor, which enables players to create, share, and play custom levels, fostering a vibrant community of creators and endless gameplay possibilities.
- “The robust level editor allows players to create, share, and play custom levels, leading to infinite replayability and a vibrant community of creators.”
- “High replayability due to user-generated content.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by whimsical and playful elements, exemplified by amusing scenarios like a funny umbrella that adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
- “The quirky characters and their antics had me in stitches!”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for poor controls, erratic camera movements, and freezing issues on mid-range graphics cards. Additionally, players note limited mechanics and a repetitive audio experience, alongside a grind for experience that may involve paid elements.
- “The controls are simply terrible; the camera jerks around, there's strange acceleration, and it freezes on a mid-range graphics card.”
- “The level editor and mechanics are very limited, and there's only one melody throughout the entire game.”
- “There's a grind for experience with coins and a (paid?) item shop.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The optimization of the game is criticized for poor controls, particularly for a 2D platformer, and questionable performance issues, despite being a decent level editor.
- “The level editor is decent, but the controls for the 2D platformer are among the worst I've ever experienced, and the performance is highly questionable.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating gameplay and frequent lag.”
- “Despite its potential, the game suffers from severe optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.”