Mini Maker: Make A Thing
- June 18, 2021
- Casa Rara
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and creative experience, allowing players to make unique and whimsical creations.
- It encourages improvisation and experimentation, leading to unexpected and entertaining results.
- The game is enjoyable for both solo play and with friends, providing a chaotic yet delightful atmosphere.
- The game lacks certain features like a zoom function and a proper sandbox experience, which can hinder creativity.
- Random events and RNG parts can make the building process frustrating and difficult to manage.
- There is limited interaction with other players' creations, which diminishes the social aspect of sharing and showcasing work.
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game allows players to collaboratively create narratives inspired by various art pieces, enhancing the experience through imaginative storytelling. Additionally, the inclusion of characters like Sid from Toy Story adds a playful and familiar element to the narrative construction.
“Also with a friend, you can easily construct a story following each art piece.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with graphics, specifically mentioning random smearing effects that obscure the visuals of their creations, detracting from the overall experience.
“My first build out of the tutorial has random graphics smearing dirt or whatever on what I am trying to make.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-received, but it lacks music at the title screen, which some players find disappointing.
