Medieval Machines Builder
- February 19, 2024
- Solverto
Get on Steam"Medieval Machines Builder" is a simulation game where you construct powerful siege machines to help knights win wars in medieval times. Starting as a young ballistic engineer, you'll acquire plans, gather resources, and build innovative weapons to conquer castles and prove yourself. The game promises a mix of strategy, creativity, and historical immersion.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing experience, making it enjoyable to play while multitasking.
- The siege construction mechanics are well thought out, providing a fun and engaging gameplay loop.
- There is great potential for future updates, with players eager to see more content and improvements.
- Players have encountered bugs that can lead to being soft locked or unable to progress, requiring restarts.
- The game can feel repetitive early on, with limited variety in crafting and gameplay mechanics.
- Some users reported issues with the game's interface and missing features, leading to confusion and frustration.
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a framework for the gameplay focused on building siege weaponry, which expands gradually. Players have reported confusion due to a lack of quests and NPC interactions, leading to a disjointed experience. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and frame rate drops have been noted, but they do not significantly hinder gameplay.
“The basic story ties together the gameplay of building siege weaponry of various kinds, which slowly expands.”
“The game doesn't provide any quests, I can't talk to NPCs, and I can't even see the words of the settings when I hit escape.”
“I don't know why it 'upgrades' you to the onager for the second mission.”
“There is no story.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a basic story that connects the construction of various siege weapons, with a gradual expansion of mechanics. Players note decent physics and smooth interactions, although some sound effects could be improved. Overall, the experience is described as relaxing and free of major bugs.
“The physics are decent and the gameplay is smooth.”
“Seems okay so far; sound effects for smashing stuff could be better, but there are no crazy bugs and the gameplay is relaxing.”
“Although the gifs on the store page don't currently match any aspect of current gameplay.”
“Basic story to tie together the gameplay of building siege weaponry of various kinds, that slowly expands.”
“Seems ok so far... sound effects for smashing stuff could be better, but no crazy bugs and relaxing gameplay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the resource farming and leveling mechanics that help reduce the grind in building games, making the experience more enjoyable. However, some feel that the grinding can be excessively time-consuming, suggesting it may require a significant time investment.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious.”
“I find the grinding aspect to be a major turn-off.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics have received positive feedback for significantly improving in quality, particularly in terms of shading and natural environments, enhancing the overall visual experience.
“The overall quality of the graphics has been significantly elevated, showcasing stunning shades and beautifully rendered nature.”
“The graphics are breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail and vibrant colors that bring the game world to life.”
“The visual design is impressive, featuring realistic textures and immersive environments that enhance the gaming experience.”
“The overall quality of the graphics, including shading and nature, needs a significant upgrade.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The visual elements are underwhelming and do not immerse the player in the game world.”
