Skytropolis

About

"Skytropolis" is a city-building game that challenges you to construct the world's first vertical megacity. As the architect, you have control over the design and interior of your skyscraper, and must balance sustainable growth, resource management, and the needs of your citizens. The game offers VR and desktop modes, as well as career and sandbox playstyles, with over 50 modules to unlock and customize your Skytropolis.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique Simtower-like format for a city builder that offers a relaxing and addictive gameplay experience, especially in VR.
Intuitive controls and a satisfying building experience that allows players to immerse themselves in the construction of a vertical city.
The game has a charming art style and a soothing soundtrack, creating a meditative atmosphere for players.

The game suffers from various bugs and a lack of updates since its release, leading to concerns about its long-term support and content depth.
Graphics are low-end compared to other city builders, and the gameplay is overly simplistic, resulting in a lack of replayability.
Controls can be awkward at times, and the user interface needs improvement to enhance the overall experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and intuitive, particularly well-suited for VR, allowing for engaging interactions like pulling and pushing. While it offers addictive mechanics, many players find it shallow with low replayability, completing the content quickly. Overall, the game has solid core gameplay but could benefit from further development and polish.
- “The gameplay is addictive, and it does make logical sense.”
- “Very cool mechanics.”
- “Control is intuitive in VR, and gameplay is easy.”
- “Gameplay is very simple for a city builder and the graphics are low-end, even for when it was released in 2017 when compared to games like Cities: Skylines and other large city builders.”
- “The gameplay is very shallow; I finished the tutorial, small starting map, and the big map in just 4 hours, with low replayability.”
- “This game is more comparable to Project Highrise / simplified SimTower in terms of gameplay than the original SimTower.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising its unique art style and comic-like visuals, while others criticize the low detail and simplicity compared to other city builders released around the same time. Although the clean graphics help maintain performance with numerous objects on screen, many feel they fall short of expectations given the game's asking price. Overall, the visuals are seen as a blend of charm and roughness, lacking the depth found in more polished titles.
- “The graphics are not overly detailed but at the same time beautifully detailed and create a fantastic gaming environment.”
- “Gameplay is very simple for a city builder and the graphics are low-end, even for when it was released in 2017 when compared to games like Cities: Skylines and other large city builders.”
- “Graphically speaking, it has a 'comic' look to it and it has a lot of details.”
- “The game has clean graphics, probably to reduce the amount of processing when there are a lot of objects in view.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits some stability issues, with a few recoverable glitches reported, particularly when using HTC Vive wands despite being designed for Oculus. However, players feel that the game has potential for improvement through future updates, and many find the experience rewarding despite the minor bugs.
- “Really buggy for a game 'made for' Oculus with HTC Vive wands as controllers.”
- “This game has a lot of potential, especially in further updates to clean up a few glitches and overall smoothness.”
- “A couple of glitches but otherwise good.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its excellent selection, creating a chilled and relaxed atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soothing and upbeat soundtrack as a standout feature, contributing to a meditative ambiance.
- “Excellent choice of music to play with; very chilled, very relaxed, almost meditative.”
- “Great chill soundtrack too!”
- “Another stand-out feature of the game is the soothing, upbeat soundtrack.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users indicate that the game has low replayability due to its shallow gameplay and limited content, with many completing the tutorial and main map within just four hours.
- “The gameplay is very shallow; I finished the tutorial, the small starting map, and the big map in just 4 hours, resulting in low replayability.”
- “The game lacks depth, making it feel like there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “Once you've completed the main objectives, there's not much left to draw you back for a second playthrough.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is complemented by a sandbox mode that allows players to freely build and create without the constraints of mission objectives, offering a more open-ended experience.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is generally solid, with most users reporting smooth graphics and stable performance across various hardware configurations. However, some players have noted occasional frame rate drops and minor graphical glitches, suggesting that further refinements could enhance the overall experience.