Medieval Machines Builder

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"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.

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

+13

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers a satisfying building experience with realistic mechanics and enjoyable graphics that capture the medieval vibe.
It's a relaxing simulator that allows players to build and use siege engines at their own pace, making it a great way to unwind after work.
There is potential for future updates and expansions, with players expressing hope for more maps and missions.

The game can feel limited and repetitive, with some players completing it in just a few hours and finding the gameplay loop lacking depth.
There are several bugs and technical issues reported, including problems with resource collection and soft locks during missions.
Many players feel that the game needs more variety in its building options and challenges to keep the gameplay engaging.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a framework to connect the gameplay of building and using siege weaponry. Players have noted a lack of quests and NPC interactions, leading to confusion about progression, while the gameplay loop of constructing siege engines and completing missions is seen as engaging. Overall, the narrative aspect is underdeveloped, with hopes for future expansions in early access.
- “It has an interesting gameplay loop: build a siege engine, then use that to destroy something, followed by a few follow-up missions using the machine you already built to cause more havoc.”
- “Basic story to tie together the gameplay of building siege weaponry of various kinds that slowly expands.”
- “I hope as early access continues, there are more missions that come out and more siege engines to build and use.”
- “I'm very confused... the game doesn't give me any quests, I can't talk to NPCs, and I can't even see the words of the settings when I hit escape.”
- “I had to end the game at the riverside trebuchet mission because I could not figure out how the soldiers will provide more beams to me.”
- “☐ no story”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
65%
15%
The gameplay is centered around a basic story that involves building various siege weapons, offering a relaxing experience akin to games like Ship Graveyard or House Flipper. While the building and crafting mechanics are straightforward and lack depth or challenge, the physics are decent, and the overall gameplay is smooth, providing a few enjoyable hours for players seeking a casual experience. However, some users noted that the promotional materials do not accurately reflect the current gameplay.
- “All in all, if you like relaxing games like Ship Graveyard or House Flipper, this will give you a nice few hours of gameplay.”
- “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.”
- “The building process is not overly involving gameplay-wise, neither is the crafting.”
- “You aim it right and buildings go poof, but there is no challenge or deeper mechanic to it.”
- “Although the gifs on the store page don't currently match any aspect of current gameplay.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their realistic portrayal of a medieval setting, with attention to detail enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users note that while the graphics are acceptable, they can feel rudimentary and the movement and animations lack polish. Overall, there is a call for improvement in graphical quality and animation fluidity.
- “The game feels realistic without being overly complicated, and I love the little details in the graphics—they really nail the medieval vibe.”
- “- Overall, the quality of the graphics, shades, and nature is impressive.”
- “The game feels realistic without being overly complicated, and I love the little details in the graphics—they really nail the medieval vibe.”
- “The graphics are rudimentary but by no means bad.”
- “Graphics are all right, the building system is okay (feels like I am playing The Forest), but movement and animations feel a bit cheap.”
- “- Overall, level up the quality of graphics, shades, nature, etc.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, typical of simulator and builder genres, but appreciate the inclusion of resource farming and leveling mechanics that help mitigate the grind. Overall, while some grinding is inevitable, it is balanced by enjoyable gameplay elements.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “So parts are a bit grindy, but that's the way it is with any simulator/builder game.”
- “Grinding can be a tedious experience, making it hard to stay engaged.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks replayability, as players cannot revisit cleared levels. This limitation significantly reduces the incentive to replay the game.
- “Once a level is cleared, there is no replayability.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is generally perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with users expressing disappointment in its ability to create an immersive experience.
- “Don't expect an atmosphere to slice through.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music and sound design in the game have received consistent praise, highlighting their quality and effectiveness in enhancing the overall experience.
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous.”
- “The sound design feels disconnected from the gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which is disappointing.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game largely stems from its physics effects, which are described as hilarious and silly, enhancing the overall entertainment value.
- “I think the physics effects can be very hilarious and downright silly, which adds to the entertainment value.”

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