Megatect
- September 8, 2015
- Timedrop Studios
- 25h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreEssentially, Megatect is a multiplayer map builder without limitation! Use a plethora of blocks, objects, and wires to create your own challenge maps, arenas, new sport, whatever you can dream up!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a powerful map maker that allows for extensive creativity and customization, reminiscent of a blend between Minecraft and Quake.
- The graphics and aesthetics are praised for being beautiful and polished, enhancing the overall experience of building and gameplay.
- The developer shows dedication to the game's development, with regular updates and responsiveness to community feedback, indicating potential for future improvements.
- The game is plagued by server issues, making it unplayable for many users due to login requirements and lack of offline access.
- It has been abandoned by the developer, leading to a lack of content and updates, which has resulted in a dwindling player base and overall dissatisfaction.
- The game suffers from technical shortcomings, including poor optimization and limited multiplayer functionality, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics17 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are polarizing, with some players criticizing the use of low-polygon, untextured assets as a sign of laziness, while others praise the sleek visuals and solid textures that enhance the building experience. Despite the aesthetic appeal, many users report significant performance issues and poor optimization, making it difficult to enjoy the graphics fully without high-end hardware. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mix of unique art style and technical shortcomings.
“The graphics, although not spoken about much in this review, are quite amazing and look very sleek.”
“The possibilities this game brings with it make it even more fun to build up houses. Unlike in, for example, Minecraft, the graphics and textures of blocks, corners, glass, etc. seem pretty solid and have a nice reflecting touch to them.”
“Overall, this game is actually pretty beautiful. When I changed my preferred graphics processor, I got around 50 fps, which is a lot better than before.”
“The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
“I am sad to say I am not recommending this game just due to the poor optimization... most games I would usually get at least 150 fps, but at the minimum value for each graphics option (1 above off) with my base resolution of 1920x1080, I got a steady 10 fps. The graphics seemed to look great, and the game also seemed to have a great concept, but in reality, it is just unplayable without an extremely good computer and other people to play with as you need to input an IP to play multiplayer.”
“After a bit of fiddling, I managed to get the graphics to what my computer could run them at (max basically) and then decided to load up a world!”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging blend of fun and technical mechanics, allowing players to either create imaginative structures in a futuristic setting or challenge themselves with intricate wiring and logical puzzles. This versatility caters to a wide range of playstyles, enhancing the overall experience.
“The theme of a futuristic, 'build your dream' platform works very well with the mechanics that have been established.”
“Fun gameplay.”
“Or maybe you prefer the more technical way and like building technical highlights through wiring, traps, and complicated logical mechanics to stun your friends as well as your opponents with your wit?”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustrating moments.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting extremely low frame rates (as low as 10 fps) even on lower graphics settings, making it nearly unplayable for those without high-end PCs. While the graphics and concept are praised, the lack of accessibility and the requirement for specific multiplayer connections further detract from the overall experience. Overall, significant improvements in optimization are needed to accommodate a broader range of hardware.
“This game needs to be more optimized for players with lower-end PCs, and I wouldn't even consider my PC to be among those. Additionally, it would be great if the game had open servers so that people could easily join and play, rather than needing an IP address to connect with friends or other players.”
“I am sad to say I am not recommending this game just due to the poor optimization. Most games I would usually get at least 150 fps, but at the minimum value for each graphics option (1 above off) with my base resolution of 1920x1080, I got a steady 10 fps. The graphics seemed to look great, and the game also seemed to have a great concept, but in reality, it is just unplayable without an extremely good computer and other people to play with, as you need to input an IP to play multiplayer.”
“This game needs to be more optimized for the lesser PC users, and I wouldn't even consider my PC to be part of those users. Additionally, this game needs to have open servers so that people can just join and play, rather than needing the IP to play with their friends or anyone else.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often praised for its immersive quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players noting that it complements the gameplay effectively. Some reviews highlight memorable tracks that resonate with players long after their gaming sessions. However, a few users feel that certain pieces could be more varied to prevent repetition during extended play.
“The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
“I love how the music evolves with the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps me engaged.”
“The variety of tracks is impressive, and each piece adds a unique flavor to the different game environments.”
