WorldMaker
- September 2, 2022
- Maker Interactive
Get on Steam"WorldMaker is a single-player simulation game featuring stunning, photorealistic 3D worlds. With an user-friendly interface and a library of curated objects, players can easily create and customize their own worlds, down to the weather, lighting, and character animations, all powered by the next-gen Unreal Engine 5. Immerse yourself in fully customizable, next-gen graphics with 3D text and dynamic lighting and weather systems."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- WorldMaker has great potential for creating photorealistic 3D worlds with simple drag-and-drop controls, making it accessible for users without extensive experience in game design.
- The graphics are impressive, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 to create visually appealing environments, and the program is easy to learn, allowing for quick scene creation.
- Many users appreciate the intuitive interface and the ability to create scenes for concept art, storyboarding, or personal projects, highlighting its usefulness despite current limitations.
- The software is criticized for its lack of essential features such as keyframing, undo options, and a well-organized asset library, making it feel incomplete and limiting creative possibilities.
- There have been no updates since 2022, leading many to believe the project is abandoned, which raises concerns about its long-term viability and support from the developers.
- Users have reported performance issues, including crashes and poor framerate, as well as the inability to import custom models, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are powered by Unreal Engine 5, offering high-resolution visuals and a customizable weather and lighting system that enhances the creation of immersive worlds. However, some users noted limitations in achieving crisp 4K/8K displays, and while most items are detailed, a few appear incomplete. Overall, the graphics received positive feedback, with a rating of 8/10, highlighting their potential for creative projects despite some performance issues.
“Absolutely loved this, graphics are fantastic, great for creating scenes. I hope we're getting add-ons soon; we need more characters and the ability to change their features. It would be good to be able to move their toes individually like their fingers and change the clothing, and be able to remove one shoe and leave the other on for different scenes, like getting dressed.”
“Create worlds using the 1300+ objects included in Worldmaker and leverage next-gen graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 to realize your creations in real-time.”
“Another limitation is the graphics; even with a compatible GPU/monitor, you won't get a crisp 4K/8K display like you normally would with its counterparts.”
“If you have any interest at all in Unreal Engine 5, but the learning curve for figuring out that complex program is too much, this game is a fun way to easily build worlds with the same level of realistic graphics.”
“Create worlds using the 1300+ objects included in Worldmaker and leverage the latest-gen graphics powered by Unreal Engine 5 to realize your creations in real-time.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the program's potential for creating storyboards and concept art, highlighting its power and beauty compared to other tools. However, they express a strong desire for a character importer feature, such as Daz3D, to enhance storytelling capabilities and streamline the creative process. Overall, the program is recommended for those looking to develop visual narratives, though improvements in character integration are sought.
“I do hope Crafty will add this in, so we can import our own characters to make a more enriched storytelling. Please add this, Crafty; this will be amazing using World Maker and all the sets you can build within.”
“This is something I always wanted to do in Unreal to create unique storyboards for prospective clients.”
“Used it to make some concept art already (and a few new wallpapers I couldn't help but make when I found out how powerful it is) and I am now using it to storyboard a feature.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the grinding aspect of the program to be clumsy and tedious, often preferring traditional sketching over the lengthy and meticulous process required for detailed creations. While some tasks can be completed relatively quickly, the overall experience is seen as less efficient compared to more advanced tools like Blender.
“Some creations only took me 30 minutes, whereas in Blender it's a lot more meticulous, tedious, and takes about 5-6 hours but has a greater level of detail than Worldmaker.”
“I had purchased this with the hope of using it to build locations for my art that I use frequently. The idea of being able to change camera angles, weather, and lighting sounded amazing, but for how clumsy and tedious this program currently is, I'd rather just continue working it out with sketches.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy appears to create an illusion of extensive world-building possibilities, but players quickly find that their creative options are limited to the assets promoted in advertisements, leaving little room for customization beyond those parameters.
“The monetization system feels exploitative, as it pushes players to spend money to enjoy the game fully.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to progress without spending extra.”
“The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency detract from the overall experience and make it feel more like a cash grab.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the movement of individual body parts like arms and legs, which often behave erratically and do not respond as intended.
“Moving singular body parts like the arms or legs is very buggy and doesn't move the way you want it.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the humor in the game as a blend of surprise and emotional engagement, often eliciting laughter and even tears. The comedic elements are noted for their ability to catch players off guard, enhancing the overall experience.
