Megacity Builder
- July 19, 2017
- Andrew Rowe
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features interesting ideas with manufacturing, trade, and managing multiple cities that work together.
- It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic city-building games like SimCity 2000.
- For players who enjoy lite simulation games, it offers a unique experience with nuanced mechanics.
- The game is plagued by bugs, poor optimization, and an unintuitive interface that makes gameplay frustrating.
- It lacks depth and complexity, often feeling shallow and simplistic compared to other city-building games.
- The developer's handling of the game's transition to free-to-play after an incomplete Early Access period has left many players feeling cheated.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overly simplistic and lacking depth, while others appreciate its unique mechanics and detailed design, particularly in terms of production and international interactions. However, the overall consensus suggests that it does not meet the expectations of top-tier gameplay, and the initial experience may feel basic and confusing, especially with the hotkey system.
“The gameplay is like what you'd expect in any average city builder; however, it adds extra features such as product research, actual contact and alliances with other countries, and interaction between your country and others.”
“The gameplay takes the cake for me with the whole idea of production and interacting with other nations.”
“It's got a very detail-oriented design for a game as light as it is; its mechanics are nuanced and unique.”
“Secondly, I feel the gameplay (at least what I was able to try) was very simplified with no depth.”
“The gameplay is very basic and the hotkeys can be quite confusing.”
“With the first 80 minutes of time spent in the game, I found a lot of very simple mechanics at play.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are considered passable and somewhat plain, reminiscent of older titles like SimCity 2000. While visuals are important in gaming, many reviewers feel that the graphics do not meet modern standards and fail to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
“The graphics, as I briefly mentioned earlier, are very plain, like that of SimCity 2000.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs and slow performance, leading to an overall impression of it being a poorly functioning experience.
“Terribly slow and buggy.”
“It's just a shallow, buggy mess.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as soothing and calming, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be severely unoptimized, with numerous bugs rendering it unplayable for many users.
“Unplayably bugged and unoptimized”
