Post-Apo Builder: Prologue

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It's time to learn about the dangers of the wasteland. You've trained all your life to be one of the captains. The council of elders has given you your first serious assignment. You must lead your people through the wastelands. For the first time, you get access to 3rd level of technology. Which gives you access to vehicles, allows you to explore further terrain. You need to prepare the necessary…

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a promising post-apocalyptic setting with engaging resource management and building mechanics, reminiscent of popular titles like Frostpunk.
The graphics and atmosphere are well-received, creating an immersive experience that enhances the gameplay.
Players appreciate the potential for deep customization and strategic gameplay, particularly in managing a survivor community and conducting expeditions.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, including game-breaking glitches that hinder progress and a lack of polish in the user interface.
Many players find the tutorial inadequate and the overall gameplay loop slow and tedious, with a lack of meaningful challenges and depth in combat mechanics.
Resource management can feel unbalanced, with finite resources leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, such as running out of materials needed to progress.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
62%
10%
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and some frustrating elements, such as a slow resource management loop and clunky combat. While the building system is praised for its depth and customization, there are calls for improvements in combat and population mechanics. Overall, the game offers a visually appealing and immersive experience, particularly for fans of simulation and survival genres, despite some stagnant aspects and bugs.
- “The level of detail and customization available in the building system is impressive, and it adds a layer of strategy and depth to the gameplay.”
- “With its deep building system, immersive atmosphere, and engaging gameplay, it's a must-play for fans of simulation and survival games.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are well-thought-out and offer a perfect balance between challenge and reward.”
- “That is really a bad mechanic that needs to go.”
- “The gameplay loop is slow and you're mostly gathering and managing resources.”
- “Finally, its main unique feature, the desertpunk setting complete with vehicle combat, is a complete wash, with very basic and clunky combat mechanics and poor balance that makes it distinctly unappealing.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
23%
14%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their haunting beauty and attention to detail, effectively capturing the desolate atmosphere of a post-apocalyptic world. While some users noted a lack of polish and issues like excessive motion blur, the visuals are generally considered engaging and immersive, contributing positively to the gameplay experience. The art style, reminiscent of Unity games, is complemented by a strong soundtrack, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal.
- “The game also excels in its atmosphere and world-building, with a hauntingly beautiful art style and a soundtrack that perfectly captures the bleak and desolate setting.”
- “The attention to detail is commendable, and the atmospheric visuals create an intense and realistic ambiance that draws players into the game's narrative effortlessly.”
- “It's a fun and absorbing game with really nice graphics, and a cool Mad Max vibe.”
- “First, the graphics need to soothe my eyes a bit, while the city management aspects should be given real priority.”
- “Graphically, the game looks like a Unity game, though it feels pretty basic.”
- “There is no degree of polish except maybe some of the visuals, that isn't to include the ungodly amount of motion blur I couldn't remotely find how to turn off, which made it look like everyone was driving through TV static.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
64%
14%
The game's story is described as lacking depth and coherence, with players encountering game-breaking bugs that limit progression to the first mission. While there are elements of a main quest and some interesting gameplay mechanics, many users find the narrative unengaging and confusing, leading to frustration during missions. Overall, the potential for a compelling storyline exists, but it is currently hindered by technical issues and incomplete mission text.
- “I liked it instantly, the graphics are really good, the audio is done professionally, gameplay is great, and the story is pretty good.”
- “The prologue edition sets the stage for what promises to be an epic and enthralling storyline.”
- “With its captivating gameplay, beautiful graphics, and promising storyline, this game has all the potential to become a definitive classic in the gaming community.”
- “But other than that, it lacks story or replayability.”
- “The 'find the captain' mission was confusing - I'd already explored the captain's hideout and not found him when I got the mission.”
- “I guess there's a quest line that I would need to follow, but no pre-warnings of a time limit before game over.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it lacking and flat, others praise its haunting art style, immersive world-building, and engaging soundtrack that effectively captures the game's bleak setting. The attention to detail and realistic ambiance contribute positively to the overall experience, particularly for fans of simulation and survival genres.
- “The game also excels in its atmosphere and world-building, with a hauntingly beautiful art style and a soundtrack that perfectly captures the bleak and desolate setting.”
- “The attention to detail is commendable, and the atmospheric visuals create an intense and realistic ambiance that draws players into the game's narrative effortlessly.”
- “Post-apocalyptic with Borderlands and Mad Max vibes, featuring nice graphics, great music, and an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound, at least for me, don't really fit the game; it lacks atmosphere.”
- “It lacks atmosphere overall and comes off as flat, mediocre, just meh.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and slow-paced, with complaints about the plodding movement speed, slow resource accumulation, and lengthy load times. Many suggest that improvements such as auto-solutions for repetitive tasks and more diverse captain traits could enhance the experience and reduce the grind. Overall, the current state of grinding is seen as a significant barrier to enjoyment.
- “It is in every way appallingly slow-paced, from the plodding movement speed of your colonists, the glacial tracking speed of the camera, the tedious wait for resources to slowly accumulate to build each new construction, and the terribly slow load times.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The tutorial felt like it's a simple and somewhat tedious worker manager, where you have to assign your guys to different tasks.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it to be average and not fitting the game's atmosphere, others praise the soundtrack for enhancing the bleak and desolate setting, contributing positively to the overall world-building. Overall, the music is noted for its ability to complement the game's visuals and themes, though opinions on its effectiveness vary.
- “The game also excels in its atmosphere and world-building, with a hauntingly beautiful art style and a soundtrack that perfectly captures the bleak and desolate setting.”
- “Post-apocalyptic with Borderlands and Mad Max vibes, with nice graphics, great music, and atmosphere.”
- “The music and sound, at least for me, don't really fit the game; it lacks atmosphere.”
- “The music is average.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some players experiencing severe performance issues, including long load times and menu malfunctions, while others report a smooth experience with no noticeable bugs or glitches. This disparity suggests that optimization may vary significantly between different systems or setups.
- “In terms of performance and optimization, the game runs smoothly, with no noticeable bugs or glitches during my playthrough.”
- “In terms of performance and optimization, the game runs smoothly, with no noticeable bugs or glitches during my playthrough.”
- “Performance is complete arse, with the aforementioned load times being compounded by a tendency for the menus to misfire. Sometimes I'd press the space bar to pause the clock to adjust assignments, and it would open the menu instead. When I finally gave up and decided to quit, it refused to let me return to the main menu and then crashed when I exasperatedly tried to alt-F4 instead.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally feel that the game lacks replayability due to its minimal story content, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
- “But other than that, it lacks story or replayability.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game demonstrates strong stability, running smoothly without any noticeable bugs or glitches, indicating effective performance and optimization.