Tabletopia
- February 7, 2018
- Tabletopia
Tabletopia is a flexible virtual tabletop game platform, offering 2,400+ board games and the ability to create your own. Enjoy cross-platform gaming, automated features, and public/private tables for multiplayer, co-op, PvP, and solo play. Its user-friendly interface and high-quality graphics create an engaging experience, no coding skills required.
Reviews
- Tabletopia offers a visually appealing and polished interface, making it a great platform for enjoying tabletop games virtually with friends.
- The game provides a large selection of board games, allowing players to try out various titles before deciding to purchase them.
- It facilitates remote play, enabling users to connect with friends and play together even when they are not in the same physical location.
- The subscription model is frustrating for many users, as it requires ongoing payments to access premium games, which some feel is unfair after initially purchasing the game.
- Numerous players have reported technical issues, including being unable to start the game or connect to online matches, leading to a poor user experience.
- The platform lacks AI support and intuitive gameplay design, making it cumbersome for new players to learn and play games effectively.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features solid mechanics and a smooth experience, although some users noted occasional fiddliness with components. There is a desire for AI-controlled elements, like victory point scoring, to enhance the overall experience.
“It's got some good mechanics to it.”
“I taught him the game and we both figured out the mechanics of this new sandbox.”
“The gameplay feels smooth apart from some fiddliness with components at times.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and high quality, with many users noting the stunning visuals and industry support. However, the graphics settings are somewhat limited, offering only high, medium, and low options for customization.
“The graphics are very beautiful, the controls are very easy to use and to customize.”
“Outstanding graphics and visuals.”
“I was initially enthralled with the aspect of Tabletopia hitting the ground running with gorgeous graphics and industry-wide support.”
“At the time of writing this review, the graphics settings menu only offers three options: high, medium, and low.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The textures are bland and the overall visual presentation feels uninspired.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is clearly communicated through advertisements, indicating that players are aware of the potential costs involved before engaging with the game.
“The monetization system feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“I feel like I'm being pushed to spend money just to enjoy the game fully.”
“The in-game purchases are way too expensive for what they offer.”