Pocket Build

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"Pocket Build" is a single-player simulation game with an interesting plot and compelling gameplay. It boasts a stellar 3D graphics engine, a great soundtrack, and endless building possibilities with its vast array of items. However, it can be very grinding with some bugs. The game allows you to build your own fantasy world, with no restrictions, in a huge open world setting, and features a constantly updated library of items to build.

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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics484 positive mentions

stability78 negative mentions

Great creative freedom with no ads or paywalls.
Beautiful graphics and engaging gameplay.
Regular updates with new features and items.

Controls can be finicky and difficult to master.
Limited interaction and functionality for NPCs and animals.
Occasional lag and performance issues on larger builds.

graphics
695 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received widespread praise for their beauty and unique art style, often described as cute and visually appealing. Many players appreciate the smooth performance and the variety of building options available, although some have noted issues with lag and a desire for adjustable graphics settings to enhance performance on lower-end devices. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's relaxing and creative atmosphere, making it a standout in the sandbox genre.
- “The graphics are fantastic, the gameplay is interesting, and it's very useful for planning out worlds for a game.”
- “The art style is unique in comparison to most sandbox games, giving its own flair and making the design potential reach new depths.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the worlds are flexible, detailed, and vivid - but it can't hold interest.”
- “Then you start to notice how disproportionate the different assets are and how some of the art styles don't mesh well if at all.”
- “Unfortunately it runs very slowly and there doesn't seem to be any graphics options to turn down.”
- “The graphics weren't what I expected it to be and there was no premise to the game.”
gameplay
286 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
49%
4%
The gameplay of the game is generally praised for its smooth mechanics, stunning graphics, and creative freedom, making it a relaxing and enjoyable sandbox experience. However, some players express a desire for more structured objectives, combat mechanics, and interactive elements to enhance engagement and depth. While the building mechanics are simple and accessible, there are calls for improvements in controls and additional gameplay features to prevent repetitiveness and maintain long-term interest.
- “The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth, and the amount of freedom and placeable props is impressive.”
- “Stunning graphics, fantastic idea and gameplay, it is the perfect sandbox building game.”
- “The gameplay is amazing and I think that the characters are great.”
- “The gameplay for me is a bit boring; I would love to have some minor objectives, but I understand that it is a sandbox game for a reason.”
- “I find the gameplay to be hollow, since it lacks an actual objective.”
- “The game is fine at first, but it gets boring at last because there's no other mechanics instead of build; you should add an upgrade system, online and offline features, offline multiplayer features.”
monetization
263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
16%
37%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with users consistently noting the absence of ads and intrusive in-app purchases. While there is an optional "tip the developers" feature, the game allows players to enjoy a full experience without any paywalls or pressure to spend money, making it a refreshing alternative in a market often filled with aggressive monetization strategies. Overall, players appreciate the freedom to create and play without interruptions or financial constraints.
- “I love this game and the creator is the best, your team made a game with no ads and we can enjoy without buying stuff.”
- “No ads whatsoever, no purchases pushed on you, you have the option to send a tip to the devs. This is what a game should be like.”
- “This game is astonishing, absolutely no ads at all, free items every 12 hours and complete freedom to build whatever you desire.”
- “I was looking for a truly sandbox game with incredible graphics and controls and I looked through so many apps and found nothing but greedy developers asking for people to pay amazing amounts of money or forcing people to watch thousands of ads to succeed.”
- “It's hard to find a game that offers itself for free to play on players without ads, especially a game that has both quality and uniqueness at its best.”
- “The game has no objectives, no challenges, and constantly tries to cram microtransactions down your throat.”
music
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
48%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. However, many users express a desire for more variety in the soundtrack, as the limited number of tracks can become repetitive over time. Suggestions for future updates include the ability to customize music selections to better fit players' creations.
- “The music is very calming, the artistic style is great aesthetically, and there's different eras of styles you can choose from to use for building, and the creative mode allows you to build with any of these.”
- “The background music is amazing; it is the most relaxing game music I have ever heard.”
- “The art, music, and total vibe just blend in a way that puts you at ease and conveys quality and freedom with no strings attached.”
- “The music is only 3 seconds long and repeats till you go mad, and feels like the people are being wasted so not much to do with them.”
- “The music is really repetitive, a deletion tool could help removing large areas quickly.”
- “Their needs to be more music though, the two tracks on loop kills your ears after a while.”
story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of a structured narrative or quests, leading to a sense of boredom for some players. While many appreciate the freedom to create their own stories and enjoy the sandbox nature of the game, there is a strong desire for the addition of missions, objectives, or character-driven plots to enhance engagement and provide a sense of purpose. Overall, players express a wish for more interactive elements and storytelling features to enrich the gameplay experience.
- “What I like about the game, other than building and designing, is the idea of creating a story-centered world.”
- “The way you can go first person is such a good idea and it feels like you can make your own story, and I loved it so much!”
- “The open-ended nature allows you to tell whatever story you like while playing.”
- “I wish there was at least a story or specific character to follow.”
- “My one and only problem is that there is no plot or storyline to the game, and that makes it really boring after the first week of having it.”
- “There's no goals, no story, and no danger to necessitate building.”
stability
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, glitches, and issues with object placement and deletion. Many players experience significant lag, especially when building complex structures or using multiplayer features, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some updates have addressed certain bugs, a substantial number of players still find the game too unstable for enjoyable gameplay.
- “The graphics are beautiful, and it runs great on my older device.”
- “It runs great, and it is fully 3D.”
- “The game is so good with no glitches; 5 stars, I love it.”
- “The screen freezes often.”
- “Game constantly freezes during gameplay and kicks me out.”
- “I spend hours making this world full of forests, fortresses, and life only to end up having to do it all over again because of some buggy save system.”
grinding
75 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when it comes to building and resource gathering. Many express a desire for improved controls and more efficient building tools to alleviate the monotony of tasks like placing tiles and managing resources. While some appreciate the lack of heavy grinding compared to other games, the repetitive nature of farming and construction can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “I spend hours after hours building my settlement, and it's totally free with no grinding.”
- “This is the first game I have played that you can build anything you want with no limitations and for free on your own time; everything is instant and there is little to no grinding or challenge in getting certain items.”
- “Don't think I'll reinstall it and go through that tedious progress again.”
- “It's tedious and boring to build things from scratch, especially land.”
- “After 15 - 20 minutes of tedious grinding on survival mode I finally was able to spawn another villager.”
optimization
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user feedback on optimization is mixed; while some players appreciate the ability to adjust performance settings for different devices, others report significant lag and performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware. Many users express a desire for smoother first-person controls and better loading performance, indicating that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience. Despite these concerns, some players find the game runs well on their devices, highlighting the importance of continuous updates to address optimization challenges.
- “Great game with awesome capabilities and great optimization across all hardware.”
- “Continuous updates, very cute graphics, well optimized, and so much creativity you can put into the game.”
- “You can even change the performance so it will match your device and you can decide what's more optimal for your device!”
- “Good music and graphics, although I would like the first-person option to be optimized so that it's easier to control the character and look around, as it is still a bit clunky to do so.”
- “Poor performance, the game seems to be running at ridiculously slow frame rates; it's not playable.”
- “Horribly optimized.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the quirky character designs, amusing descriptions, and the ability to create and customize characters. Many find the interactions and animations, such as dancing golems and humorous props, to be particularly entertaining, contributing to a lighthearted and relaxing gaming experience. Overall, the game's charm lies in its playful elements and the creativity it allows players to express.
- “It's a funny little game that will definitely take some of your time.”
- “I love the spooky ghost prop that says definitely not a plant covered with a sheet; I wish there were more funny descriptions.”
- “Making a giant and letting him dance is super funny and makes this game great.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and immersive qualities, enhanced by charming music and smooth graphics. Players appreciate the freedom to build and customize their environments, contributing to a versatile and engaging experience. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as enjoyable and captivating, though some users suggest improvements to gameplay elements like resource collection.
- “I've experimented a bit, tried out some featured worlds, and even just looked around and enjoyed the atmosphere, which the music really helps to do.”
- “Brilliant - simple yet clever design, endless possibilities and engrossing atmosphere.”
- “Love the music and the atmosphere; it's relaxing as well.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “Despite the potential, the atmosphere often feels lifeless and fails to draw you in.”
- “The game tries to create an immersive atmosphere, but it often falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its strong replayability potential, with users expressing a desire for additional features, such as character accessories and more gameplay modes, to enhance the experience. Overall, while the game offers outstanding replay value, players believe that updates could further improve its playability and excitement.
- “It has great replayability potential!”
- “Outstanding replay value!”
- “Would add more replayability.”
- “Please make a new update for the players; it will make the game more playable and exciting.”
- “If this game were in portrait mode, it would be much more playable.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players describe the game as a deeply emotional and wholesome experience, evoking feelings of nostalgia and joy reminiscent of childhood. The creativity and care put into the game are highly appreciated, with many expressing a desire for more content while celebrating the game's ad-free nature. Overall, the emotional connection fostered by the game is a significant highlight for users.
- “The first time playing this game made me feel like a five year old again.”
- “This is so awesome that it makes me want to cry (happy tears of course)!”
- “I appreciate the wholesomeness behind the game, the actual love for games the game has been made with, the responses and the fact y'all read every single review before replying, keep it up :3”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a desire for enhanced character development through more design options and interactive elements within the game world, such as character interactions and the ability to assign them to specific areas. The ability for players to create and share their character designs is also highlighted as a valuable addition. Overall, these features could significantly enrich the gameplay experience.
- “One thing I would like to see in the game is more character design options and maybe even a little bit of interaction with the characters in the world, such as them using items or interacting with each other. The ability to assign them to an area or building would also be great. Definitely worth downloading; it'll keep you entertained for hours.”
- “One thing I would like to see in the game is more character design options and maybe even a little bit of interaction with the characters in the world, such as them using items or interacting with each other. It would also be great to have the ability to assign them to an area or building.”
- “I only have one suggestion for you: allow any player to design their own character and use other players' character designs.”