Rover Builder

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Rover Builder is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Hatfuls Games and was released on March 28, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Rover Builder" is a space-themed game where you design and build rovers to help Marvin complete challenging missions on various planets. Use aluminum, springs, and different types of wheels to adapt your rover to each planet's unique conditions, and earn badges based on safety, economy, and speed. Unlock new planets with earned badges and customize your rover for optimal performance.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative experience for players who enjoy building and engineering challenges.
Recent updates have significantly improved the game, enhancing graphics, performance, and overall gameplay mechanics.
The physics system is engaging, allowing for innovative solutions and rewarding gameplay when successfully completing tasks.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with parts not loading correctly and a frustrating key-mapping system.
Building mechanics can be cumbersome and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to create functional vehicles.
Performance issues arise on lower-end systems, with slow frame rates and a lack of graphic settings to optimize gameplay.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around building and problem-solving, appealing to players who enjoy engineering concepts and innovation. While the physics and overall gameplay are considered satisfactory, many reviewers appreciate the game's depth compared to similar titles like Scrap Mechanic, highlighting its potential for learning and creativity without excessive simplification. Overall, it is seen as a strong competitor in the genre, addressing shortcomings of its predecessors.
- “If you like building stuff and innovating solutions to problems, you'll enjoy this game.”
- “You can build pretty much all the basic engineering concepts behind nearly all plant machinery with the limited tools available. It's up to you to learn how to build the mechanics involved in things like cranes. This quality makes the game more engaging, so please don't add too many 'drag-and-drop' features; this way, players will learn more about what it takes to create machinery.”
- “The gameplay encourages creativity and problem-solving, making it a rewarding experience for those who enjoy engineering and construction.”
- “Altogether, I prefer the gameplay of the mobile app of the same name (though not the app's level system), and would not currently recommend this game to others.”
- “They basically took everything that didn't work or was missing from Scrap Mechanic and made a whole game.”
- “This game is bringing what Scrap Mechanic is not capable of delivering after 1 or 2 years of unstable development.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay. Many players express frustration over the fragile mechanics, where minor adjustments can lead to catastrophic failures, indicating a pressing need for improvements and bug fixes from the developers. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable for a satisfying experience.
- “Love to play this, but the problem is it's buggy as hell. I report a lot of bugs, and it seems the developer is not focused on fixing them. The frame needs to be stronger, and there are many bug issues. Just one small twist and everything falls apart like toothpicks. The welds are all mixed up and shatter like wooden toothpicks every time it happens. When I lift the crane or turn the wheel, the steering box hits the ground and easily jumps off the frame. It really needs some work.”
- “It is going to be buggy.”
- “Too buggy at this stage.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users noting improvements in graphics and performance, while others report significant issues such as excessive twisting and flexing that negatively impact overall performance. Overall, the game struggles with optimization, leading to a less than ideal experience for players.
- “Things twist and over-flex, making it hard not to end up with something huge and performance affecting.”
- “Also, bad performance.”
- “Same concept as before with better graphics, performance, and more parts to work with.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, lacking a traditional plot or extensive level variety, resembling the style of Polybridge. However, it effectively fulfills its niche objectives, focusing on gameplay mechanics rather than narrative depth. Players should not expect a polished experience, but rather a functional and engaging challenge.
- “Don't go in expecting a highly polished experience; there is no plot or a massive variety of levels. It's more of the Polybridge style overall, but the game delivers on its core niche aims well.”
- “The story is lacking depth and fails to engage the player, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
- “There is little to no character development, which makes the narrative feel flat and uninteresting.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been improved with better performance and additional components, maintaining the same overall concept as previous versions. However, users have noted the inability to change graphic settings.
- “Cannot change graphic settings”
- “Same concept as before with better graphics, performance, and more parts to work with.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game has potential for replayability, issues such as a confusing auto-save system, lack of key rebinds, and an inadequate save organization hinder the experience. However, the developer's proactive approach to improvements suggests that these concerns may be addressed, enhancing the game's overall playability in the future.
- “The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay makes it hard to feel motivated to replay the game.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, as the side content feels repetitive.”
- “The game offers a great initial experience, but after finishing it, I found myself with no desire to replay it due to the lack of variety.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting its effectiveness and comedic appeal.