Urbek City Builder: Prologue

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Urbek City Builder: Prologue is a free game where you will be able to build a city of your own design! Manage its natural resources, improve the quality of life of the population, and build its neighbourhoods in your own way. NeighbourhoodsBreathe life into your city by building different neighbourhoods. Do you want a bohemian neighbourhood? Build bars, parks and libraries, but keep a low popul…

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 478 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

monetization16 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and relaxing take on city building, with engaging mechanics that allow for organic city development based on building proximity.
The graphics and music create a charming atmosphere, making it enjoyable to play and explore your city.
The demo provides a satisfying glimpse into the game, with enough content to keep players engaged and eager for the full release.

The controls can be frustrating and awkward, detracting from the overall experience.
The demo abruptly ends at a population cap, which can feel limiting and disappointing for players wanting to explore further.
Some mechanics and requirements for building upgrades are not clearly explained, leading to confusion and potential frustration.

graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
55%
6%
The graphics of Urbek City Builder have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its charming voxel and pixel art style that evokes nostalgia for classic city-building games. While some criticize the simplicity and low-quality visuals, others find them cute and fitting for the game's relaxed gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a stylistic choice that enhances the game's appeal, despite some wishing for more detail or polish.
- “I was instantly captivated by its charming voxel graphics, which added a unique and visually appealing dimension to the game.”
- “Really nice city builder with smooth controls, nice music to go along with your building and fun graphics that give you a playful feel.”
- “I love the art style so much.”
- “Urbek city builder is a Nintendo Switch-based ripoff of Sim City, only with much worse graphics and a gimmick where you need to produce required resources to build structures instead of just spending money.”
- “It's coupled with 'voxel' art (developers must learn Minecraft succeeded despite having bad graphics, not because of them) because the Nintendo Switch isn't capable of much better... a compromise PC gamers should never have to put up with.”
- “I'm sorry, but I just can't get past the graphics.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
43%
8%
The gameplay is generally praised for its fun and engaging mechanics, with many players appreciating the gradual unlocking of buildings and the simplicity of the controls. While the graphics and soundtrack receive positive mentions, some users note issues with bugs, unfinished elements, and a lack of depth in certain mechanics. Overall, it offers a relaxing city-building experience with a mix of familiar and unique features, though some find it to be somewhat generic.
- “Lots of fun, and the gradual unlocking of buildings helps guide the gameplay well.”
- “So satisfying to play with simple but deep mechanics.”
- “It's a fun and relaxing city builder that on the first look seems to be simple, but has unique, new, and fun mechanics.”
- “It has some painful bugs, some unfinished stuff, lack of quality of life improvements, and as the game gets more complex, some of its mechanics become awful, not well thought out, or faulty.”
- “The game got boring, and the plot mechanics annoyed me.”
- “It's a pretty generic, simple city builder with no real commitments to what it's actually going for, and occasionally just throws in strangely contextually specific buildings like farm landlords, tenant farmers, and Catholic suburbs without having any mechanics or population dynamics that actually make those details important.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its pleasant and relaxing qualities that complement the gameplay, particularly in the city-building context. However, some users noted a lack of variety, with repetitive tracks and a disconnect between the upbeat trailer music and the in-game soundtrack. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-received, there are calls for more customization and variation to enhance the experience.
- “I really enjoyed the music and the mechanics.”
- “Solid demo, smooth mechanics and nice music!”
- “I found this incredibly pleasant to play, especially with the soothing music playing in the background.”
- “The same song plays throughout the entire game; a variation would be nice.”
- “The music is quite flat, not gonna lie.”
- “Why is the music and mood so cheery in the trailer video, but once you get into the game, the music is so depressing and off-putting?”
monetization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
94%
The monetization aspect of "Urbek City Builder" has been criticized for being misleading, as it is essentially an advertisement disguised as a free game demo, pushing users to pay $19 for the full product. Reviewers argue that this practice harms genuine developers and misleads gamers, as it clutters platforms like Steam with non-full games that do not contribute to a meaningful gaming experience. Overall, the monetization strategy is viewed as exploitative and detrimental to the gaming community.
- “Fun city builder, no ads.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt gameplay.”
- “I appreciate that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by in-app purchases.”
- “The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to fork out an eye-watering $19 USD to buy the full product.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “It's impossible for me to recommend this incorrectly published advertising spam to gamers; you deserve better than adverts.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its limited plot space, which restricts players' ability to expand their world and progress the narrative. This constraint leads to a sense of boredom and frustration with the plot mechanics.
- “The game got boring and the plot mechanics annoyed me.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering enjoyable and relaxing building mechanics alongside appealing art. Players appreciate its blend of features from other successful titles in the genre, making it a worthwhile experience to revisit.
- “If you're looking for a nice relaxing builder with good replayability, eye-catching art, and a mix of building mechanics from other successful games of the genre, you should definitely check this one out!”
- “Nice little game, it's free, pretty enjoyable, and replayable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for being lovely and immersive, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and engagement of players.
- “Just the atmosphere of this game is pleasing and immersive.”
- “Lovely atmosphere!”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Overall, the game's optimization is nearly flawless, excelling in graphics, performance, sound design, and user interface. However, there are minor issues with translation and hints, which occasionally lack clarity due to missing words.
- “The graphics, performance, sound design, and UI are nearly perfect, with only a few minor flaws such as translation issues and some hints that could use a couple of additional words for clarity.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, making for a smooth and enjoyable experience across all platforms.”
- “I appreciate the attention to detail in the optimization; everything runs seamlessly, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The optimization is lacking; the game frequently stutters and lags, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Despite the beautiful graphics, the performance issues really detract from the overall experience.”
- “The user interface feels clunky and unresponsive, which hampers the gameplay significantly.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is appreciated, with players finding the 60-minute completion time amusing. Overall, the game is described as fun, particularly for fans of city builders, and the demo/prologue is recommended for a taste of its comedic elements.
- “Took me exactly 60 minutes to beat it, which I thought was funny. Fun game! Can't wait for it to come out, but definitely make sure to play this demo/prologue if you're into city builders and that sort of stuff.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the quirky blend of feudal farming systems with modern elements, which adds a unique charm to the grinding experience. However, the juxtaposition of these elements may also lead to a sense of disconnection in gameplay.

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