Vectorio Classic

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Vectorio Classic is a multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by Ben Nichols and was released on March 22, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

Vectorio Classic is a survival base-building game where you gather resources, research advanced weapons, and strategically expand your base to withstand waves of enemy shapes. Players must balance defense, power management, and logistics to survive and defeat four powerful guardians. Cooperative multiplayer adds an extra layer of challenge and teamwork.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,203 reviews

gameplay33 positive mentions

stability21 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a captivating art style that enhances the overall experience.
Gameplay is engaging and addictive, with a satisfying mix of tower defense and resource management mechanics.
The game is free to play, making it accessible to a wide audience and worth trying out.

The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, especially in multiplayer, which can detract from the overall experience.
Progression can feel slow and tedious at times, with some players finding the grind excessive.
The tutorial lacks depth and clarity, leaving new players confused about certain mechanics and features.

gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
59%
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The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its addictive nature, solid mechanics, and engaging tower-defense elements. However, some critiques highlight issues such as slow pacing, repetitiveness, and a need for optimization, particularly in late-game scenarios. Overall, it offers a satisfying core loop and a charming aesthetic, making it a good choice for casual gamers, though it still requires further polish and balancing.
- “I liked the gameplay a lot, I started and got addicted. I did not get the hang of it by myself, kinda needed the tutorial to help, and you need to get defenses for bosses; otherwise, it's game over.”
- “The best part about the game is that you can take it at your own pace because the enemy scales with the size of your base (heat mechanic). You have lots of time to think about a good design before it becomes a problem.”
- “As a defense game lover, 9/10 absolutely love it for the gameplay. Will certainly be a 10/10 after a few more updates.”
- “On top of that, the gameplay is very grindy and not very polished at the moment.”
- “The gameplay can be very slow, as you're always either having to wait on your drones to build things or harness resources; there isn't much you can do for active gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is repetitive and is honestly better in every way by another game called 'Mindustry.'”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
59%
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals and consistent art style, with many users highlighting the minimalist yet immersive design that enhances gameplay. The vibrant colors and unique aesthetic contribute to a captivating experience, although some players noted that optimization issues could affect performance in late-game scenarios. Overall, the visuals are considered a major draw, making the game visually appealing and accessible on various devices.
- “The graphics (ultra setting) are beautiful; they are literally eye candy as they are not overbearing or underwhelming and are applied to everything, from the aura and design of a building to the bullets that defenses use, they do not disappoint.”
- “The art style is visually pleasing, and accompanied by the awesome soundtrack in the background creates this mesmerizing atmosphere that coats the game as you progress through the multiple stages.”
- “Gameplay is great, graphics are amazing, and it runs really well.”
- “I normally don't go in for graphical minimalism.”
- “This game is very graphically minimalist, and it's kind of tower defensy.”
- “Very unbalanced gameplay (dev is working on it), poor late game performance (dev is working on it), unoptimized graphics (dev is working on it).”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
38%
8%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its relaxing and immersive qualities that enhance the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as calming, addictive, and well-suited to the game's aesthetic. While some users noted issues with music volume normalization, the general consensus is that the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music, graphics, and continuous gameplay is mesmerizing.”
- “I love games like this but this one is truly amazing, the music gives off calming and groovy vibes, the game is easy and enemies are balanced, resources aren't hard to get and you don't need to expand to build a good base right away.”
- “Excellent music, great flowing feel to the whole game, clearly so much love and effort has gone into this absolute gem!”
- “The music volume auto normalization is the worst I have ever seen, typical of poorly mastered tracks.”
- “Music is annoying even if they seem to be proud of it.”
- “The background music is extremely relaxing!”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability, particularly in multiplayer mode, has been a consistent point of criticism among users, with many reporting significant bugs, desync issues, and disconnections. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these glitches, the overall consensus is that the game remains quite buggy even four years post-launch, impacting the multiplayer experience. Despite these issues, many still appreciate the game's potential and fun factor, especially in solo play.
- “Kind of lame that 4 years after launch, and this game is still buggy as hell in multiplayer.”
- “Very buggy, especially with the multiplayer.”
- “Game would be better if it wasn't very buggy, like when the game says there are build plans but actually there is nothing to build and then the build robots stop building because of that.”
optimization
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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Overall, the game's optimization is a significant concern, particularly in the late game where players experience severe frame rate drops and performance issues, especially when managing larger bases. While some users acknowledge that the developers are actively working on improvements, many still find the current state lacking, particularly regarding drone management and resource handling. Despite these challenges, there are positive notes about ongoing development and the game's potential for future optimization.
- “I do not know if the game itself has been optimized because I have upgraded my PC to a much beefier system, but considering the patch notes and everything else that has had effort put into it, I truly feel that the dev has paid attention and addressed many issues and optimized the game quite well.”
- “However, as this is still early access, there are performance issues after expanding your base past a certain point. This will probably be somewhat fixed with future optimizations to the game.”
- “The perfect blend between great looking shaders and optimization for people with outdated equipment!”
- “Horrendous optimization; unless you want to do everything manually, you need bots, but bots lag your game out so hard that you have to play completely zoomed in.”
- “Holy shit, if you plan to get to late game, the frames are awful. Great idea, poor late game optimization.”
- “It's a very fun game for being free, but it does lack optimization when it comes to later stages of the game.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while it can be tedious and time-consuming, especially with resource management and menu navigation, many also describe it as addictive and enjoyable, particularly when playing with friends. The game features a progression system that helps maintain interest, transforming it from a simple building game into a more engaging experience despite its grindy nature. Overall, the grinding can feel overwhelming at times, but it contributes to the game's fun and strategic elements.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Early on, there is a bit of strategy in which way to expand, but the resource gathering is a painfully tedious process, with zero strategy involved.”
- “My words cannot describe how tedious and frustrating it is to have to return to each claimed resource patch and have to click through a dozen different menus to turn on each individual building so that it actually starts doing its job.”
- “On top of that, the gameplay is very grindy and not very polished at the moment.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with some players noting that the unskippable tutorial fails to establish a clear mission. While there is a basic narrative framework, it is considered simplistic and could benefit from additional quests and content to enhance the overall experience.
- “I'm a master of storytelling through immersive gameplay!”
- “There is already a good amount of content in it, but it could be more at the same time... like quests and so on.”
- “The unskippable tutorial is annoying and finicky, and does not establish the game's mission.”
- “Gameplay is basic, story in survival is simple (you shoot everything that doesn't belong to you).”
- “There is already a good amount of content in it but it could be more at the same time... like quests and so on.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability varies significantly among users. While some praise its endless replayability due to a satisfying core gameplay loop, others note limited replay value in its current early access state, with potential for improvement as development continues. Additional game modes and customization options hint at future enhancements, making it enjoyable to revisit despite some current limitations.
- “Endless replayability that comes from an intensely satisfying core gameplay loop that stacks upward ad nauseam.”
- “Menus spoil some customizations that may add a lot of replayability in the future; I'm definitely going to come back to this after some time.”
- “There are a few other game modes (they aren't much more than changing some simple stats of enemies and ore spawning, but the game is fun to replay anyway, so it doesn't really matter if they are somewhat uninteresting). Overall, there is more replayability in the game, and in general, the game is fun to play again and try out other strategies.”
- “No replayability at this point in early access, but it took a couple of hours to beat and it's free.”
- “Note: not much replay value at the moment.”
- “Menus spoil some customizations that may add a lot of replayability in the future; I'm definitely going to come back to it after some time.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky design elements, such as the chaotic energy grind and explosive labs, which add a comedic touch to the gameplay. Players find the experience entertaining and amusing, with some even sharing personal anecdotes of laughter and unexpected reactions. However, technical issues in online mode detract from the overall enjoyment, despite the game's inherent fun.
- “Similar to Factorio with a splash of Bloons, the antiquity of its design is quite humorous to me, like for instance the grind for the energy or the labs that are in fact blowing up.”
- “My brother loved this game so much that he fainted and started doing a funny dance on the floor.”
- “[insert smart and funny one-liner here]”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game is free to play and does not include any microtransactions, allowing players to enjoy the full experience without paywalls. Many users express a willingness to pay for the game due to its high-quality content and promise of future updates, with the developer confirming no additional monetization plans aside from a potential paid mobile version.
- “It's free, yes, but it's not 'broken' behind a paywall that requires in-game purchases to progress.”
- “This game is so fun it feels criminal to play it 100% free with no microtransactions (the dev stated they aren't going to add any in the future apart from a paid mobile port).”
- “Free with no microtransactions, but honestly I would have happily paid $15 for this already, more if there is as much impeccable content as there already is on the way.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its visually pleasing art style and an impressive soundtrack, creating a mesmerizing experience that immerses players as they progress through various stages.
- “The art style is visually pleasing, and the awesome soundtrack in the background creates a mesmerizing atmosphere that envelops the game as you progress through the multiple stages.”