Model Builder: Complete Edition
- February 8, 2022
- Moonlit S.A.
- 14h median play time
Get on Steam"Model Builder" is a simulation game that allows players to create and customize their own model kits. Choose from a variety of tools and materials to bring your designs to life in a relaxing, zen-like atmosphere. With realistic physics and attention to detail, this game is perfect for both hobbyists and model kit enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience for model building enthusiasts, allowing players to assemble and paint models without the mess of real-life materials.
- The painting mechanics are intuitive and provide a variety of techniques, making it satisfying to create unique designs.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and actively work on patches to improve the game, showing commitment to enhancing the player experience.
- The game is plagued by bugs, including crashes during loading and issues with saving progress, which can lead to frustration for players.
- There is a limited variety of models available at launch, and some players feel that the game lacks depth in customization and advanced modeling techniques.
- Performance issues and optimization problems can hinder gameplay, with some players experiencing low frame rates and graphical glitches.
- story54 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story mode is generally well-received, offering an enjoyable and intriguing narrative that spans around 15 hours, with players appreciating the heartfelt backstory involving the protagonist and their grandfather. However, some users have reported frustrating technical issues, such as missing parts that prevent mission completion, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these setbacks, many find the story missions and assignments to be fun and engaging, contributing positively to the game's concept.
“Thoroughly enjoying this sim, relaxing and so far the story is intriguing.”
“Currently around 30 models available in the base game with various color schemes + a great story mode that's around 15 hours of fun if you are in a hurry, or a lot more if you want your story mode models to be absolutely perfect.”
“It's quaint and has a nice, heartfelt backstory.”
“☑ no story”
“I'll change this when the story campaign of the game is actually playable.”
“Spent so long on the first story mission just to say it was 98% complete.”
- stability44 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is currently plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, crashes, and save failures, which severely hinder gameplay. Users report frustrating experiences with lag during loading and rendering, as well as game-breaking glitches that can erase progress. While the developers are actively releasing patches, many players feel the game is not yet worth purchasing due to its instability.
“This game is broken... buggy as hell... it won't always save your game and when it does, you come back and your completed models are no longer completed.”
“Game premise is fun, but freezes and game-breaking bugs have ruined the experience.”
“I had two freezes during the dragon model that made me lose close to an hour of progress and unfortunately, as slow as some of the painting and decorating progression is in this game, they are bad enough to make the game unplayable.”
- optimization40 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, with many players experiencing low frame rates (25-50 fps) even on high-end hardware, leading to issues like screen tearing and stuttering. While some users report smooth performance without bugs, the overall sentiment indicates a strong need for optimization updates and polish to enhance the gaming experience. Despite these performance concerns, many players still find the game enjoyable and are hopeful for future improvements.
“The game definitely needs some polish and optimization, but as it is, it's still quite an amazing and soothing experience.”
“No bugs so far that I've noticed and it runs smoothly, but I do have a beast of a PC, so... definite thumbs up.”
“The game needs optimization though, and Steam Workshop support would greatly enhance its longevity.”
“The game needs some optimization updates; it runs at 25-50 fps at ultra on my 4060ti 16GB.”
“However, the game is very unoptimized from a performance standpoint.”
“Visually the game is appealing but badly optimized.”
- gameplay40 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many praising its deep mechanics and casual-friendly design, particularly in career mode, which guides players through increasingly complex tasks. While the building and painting mechanics are highlighted as enjoyable, some users express concerns about a lack of content and forced mechanics that may not justify the game's price point. Overall, the developers are noted for their responsiveness, suggesting potential for future improvements and support.
“Gameplay is amazing as well.”
“The music fits well; and there seems to be a nicely constructed gameplay mechanic underpinning career mode.”
“So far I've played career mode which plays similar to how other 'simulator' games do, and it works well as a guide through the different models, with complexity in mechanics and steps generally increasing as you go.”
“Based on the lack of content, forced mechanics, and the general tone of the game, it's just not up to the task for the price point it pulls.”
“That however is not the big issue; mechanics are.”
“Gameplay itself is catering to more casual modelers.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and realism, with some players enjoying the visuals even on lower settings. However, many users report performance issues, including crashes and lag, particularly when adjusting graphic settings or playing on less powerful hardware. While some minor graphical glitches are noted, the overall impression is that the game features impressive graphics that can be demanding on system resources.
“It's graphically pleasing and seems to run swiftly enough for me in full detail at 1440p.”
“This game has truly made me happy, in a modern world with new features and groundbreaking graphics.”
“This game also has extremely good graphics, and looks amazing!”
“Unfortunately, the game seems to have a lot of running issues and crashes a lot even on the lowest graphics settings.”
“Graphics aren't good, but it still drains my computer and movement is quite a slideshow.”
“Bit lag and have graphic problems when closer up.”
- music22 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it erotic and immersive, enhancing their gameplay experience, while others desire more variety and options, such as the ability to integrate streaming services. Overall, the soundtrack is generally considered relaxing and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, contributing positively to the gameplay mechanics.
“The music fits well; and there seems to be a nicely constructed gameplay mechanic underpinning career mode.”
“Cool, nice looking game, have relaxing soundtrack as well.”
“The soundtrack makes me want to jump out my basement window though.”
“Could use more music options, or something like the ability to play a streaming service in the background would be great.”
“No timers, no pressure, and some chill music playing in the background.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite tedious, particularly due to bugs that can force them to restart projects and the inconsistent painting mechanics. While the core model-building experience is enjoyable, the frequent frustrations and lack of effective saving options detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a sense of burnout. Many users express a desire for improvements to reduce the grind and enhance the gameplay experience.
“The painting function could be improved as it can be quite inconsistent and tedious.”
“Maybe it will be better with progressive saving to counteract this issue or a way to fix those bugs to make progress less grindy and more enjoyable to those who aren't fans of painting for close to an hour only to lose that model progress and half of the previous model because of an odd crash or freeze.”
“Tedious as all hell and the painting and decal application is an absolute sloppy nightmare.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its heartfelt backstory, which resonates deeply with players, often evoking strong feelings and even tears. The quaint presentation further enhances the emotional experience, making it memorable and impactful.
“I almost shed a tear right there and then.”
“It's quaint and has a nice, heartfelt backstory.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for the monetization aspect to evolve into a platform for advertising and showcasing upcoming products, similar to initiatives by CD Projekt Red. They hope this approach will gain traction among more companies in the industry.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by relatable moments of frustration, particularly when it playfully hides the final piece, evoking a sense of annoyance akin to real-life experiences. This blend of humor and annoyance resonates well with players, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
“It's quite funny when it decides to hide the final piece, creating that little bit of annoyance that feels just like losing in real life, haha.”
