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Post-Apo Builder: Prologue

81%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
grinding, replayability
81% User Score Based on 206 reviews

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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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Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot
Post-Apo Builder: Prologue screenshot

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 206 reviews
gameplay16 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • The game has a promising premise with engaging resource management and building mechanics, reminiscent of popular titles like Frostpunk.
  • The graphics and atmosphere are well-crafted, creating an immersive post-apocalyptic world that enhances the gameplay experience.
  • Players appreciate the potential for deep customization and strategy in building and managing their settlements, with a unique twist on combat through vehicle expeditions.
  • The game suffers from 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, leading to frustration during resource management and combat.
  • There are concerns about the game's balance, particularly regarding resource scarcity and the effectiveness of combat mechanics, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • gameplay
    58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a deep building system and resource management mechanics that provide a strategic layer, though some players find it slow and occasionally stagnant. While the graphics and immersive atmosphere are praised, there are criticisms regarding clunky combat mechanics and bugs affecting population growth. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging elements and areas for improvement, making it appealing for fans of simulation and survival genres.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “There is a population bug, where your population doesn't increase, stuck on 12... also the fighting mechanic for exploring needs a complete rework... seriously it is so lame that it makes lame seem awesome.”
  • graphics
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many players praising the hauntingly beautiful art style and atmospheric visuals that effectively capture the desolate post-apocalyptic setting. While some users noted a lack of polish and issues like excessive motion blur, the overall aesthetic and attention to detail have been highlighted as strong points, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. The game's visuals, reminiscent of Unity engine titles, complement its immersive world-building and dynamic gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “The graphics are great and perfectly capture the desolate and hauntingly beautiful post-apocalyptic world.”
    • “First, the graphics need to soothe my eyes a bit, while the city management aspects should be given real priority.”
    • “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.”
    • “Graphically, the game looks like a Unity game.”
  • story
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as lacking depth and replayability, with a main quest that fails to engage players. Many reviewers noted issues with mission clarity and bugs that hinder progress, leading to confusion and frustration. While the prologue hints at a potentially captivating narrative, the execution in the current version leaves much to be desired.

    • “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.”
    • “Assigned by the council of elders, your mission is to guide your people to safety through the treacherous expanse.”
    • “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
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its haunting art style, immersive world-building, and engaging soundtracks that enhance the bleak setting. However, others feel that the music and overall atmosphere fall flat, describing it as mediocre and lacking depth. Despite these criticisms, many highlight the game's attention to detail and the intense ambiance that effectively draws players into its narrative.

    • “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.”
    • “With its deep building system, immersive atmosphere, and engaging gameplay, it's a must-play for fans of simulation and survival games.”
    • “It lacks atmosphere overall and comes off as flat, mediocre, just meh.”
    • “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
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and slow-paced, with complaints about the plodding movement of characters, slow resource accumulation, and long load times. Many reviewers suggest that the introduction of auto-solutions and improved navigation could alleviate some of the grind, while also advocating for more diverse character traits and specialization options to enhance gameplay complexity. Overall, the current grinding experience 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.”
    • “The tutorial felt like it's a simple and somewhat tedious worker manager, where you have to assign your guys to different tasks.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it to be average and lacking in atmospheric depth, others appreciate its ability to enhance the game's bleak and desolate setting, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere. The soundtrack is noted for its haunting beauty, aligning well with the game's art style, though opinions vary on its effectiveness in fitting the game's themes.

    • “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.”
    • “Music and sound, at least for me, don't really fit the game; it lacks atmosphere.”
    • “Music is average.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some players experiencing severe performance issues, including long load times and menu misfires that lead to crashes. Conversely, others report a smooth experience with no noticeable bugs or glitches. Overall, the optimization appears to vary significantly between different users.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “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
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find that the game lacks replayability, with some noting a deficiency in story content that contributes to this limitation.

    • “But other than that, it lacks story or replayability.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its stability, running smoothly without any noticeable bugs or glitches during gameplay. Overall, players report a well-optimized experience.

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