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Craft the World

Craft the World

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Release Date: November 24, 2014

Strategy, Tower Defense, Sandbox, RPG Elements, 2D, Indie Games, Singleplayer

An independent sandbox strategy game with both RPG and tower defense elements, inspired by such productions as Terraria, Dwarf Fortress, and the iconic Dungeon Keeper. Craft the World has been developed by Dekovir Entertainment. In the game, the players get to control a group of Dwarves tasked with erecting and defending a stronghold.

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Craft the World for PC and iOS is an independent sandbox strategy game with both RPG and tower defense elements, inspired by such productions as Terraria, Dwarf Fortress, and the iconic Dungeon Keeper. Craft the World has been developed by Dekovir Entertainment, also known for creating such games as Alpha Ball and Hidden Magic.

Mechanics

The game takes players to randomly generated worlds inhabited by numerous dangerous creatures. One gets to control a group of Dwarves tasked with erecting and defending a stronghold. In order to do this, they have to look for resources, construct diverse buildings, and fight enemies threatening their strongholds. The player begins with only one subject, who, by completing different quests, earns experience points necessary to level-up and acquire another Dwarf – this way, one assembles a team to look for resources, attack enemies, and erect new structures. The management system featured in the game is quite unusual – the player only indicates the area on the map where the Dwarves are supposed to go, while the AI that distributes all the tasks between the team members.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows November 24, 2014

Apple iOS

Apple iOS December 12, 2014

Age restrictions: none

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Craft the World Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Recommended System Requirements:
Core 2 Duo 2 GHz, 1 GB RAM, 200 MB HDD, Windows XP.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Craft the World Video Game.

88%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Very Positive (16,403)

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The main pros of the game

  • Challenging Campaign: Many players enjoy the challenge presented in the campaign, particularly during the initial playthrough.
  • DLC Quality: Some users appreciate the quality of certain DLCs, noting that they add good content to the game.
  • Nostalgic Appeal: The game has a nostalgic value for some players who enjoyed it in their youth, especially in its mobile version.
  • Fun Gameplay: Despite some frustrations, many find the game enjoyable and fun, particularly for casual gameplay.
  • Multiplayer Functionality: The multiplayer aspect has been noted to work well, adding to the overall experience.

The main cons of the game

  • Poor AI: A significant number of reviews criticize the dwarf AI as being unintelligent, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences where dwarves fail to collect loot or manage health properly.
  • Tedious Later Gameplay: While the beginning of the game is engaging, many players find that it becomes tedious and repetitive as they progress.
  • Limited Environments: Users note a lack of diversity in biomes and environments, which makes the game feel stale over time.
  • Bad UI/Quickbar System: The user interface, particularly the quickbar system, is seen as outdated and limiting, making gameplay cumbersome.
  • Frustrating Tutorial: The tutorial is described as inadequate, forcing players to replay the entire game to unlock further content.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Additional Biomes: Players express a desire for more diverse environments and biomes to explore, suggesting that adding new ones could enhance the game significantly.
  • Better AI Mechanics: There is a call for improved AI behavior to make gameplay smoother and less frustrating.
  • Enhanced Automation: Users mention a lack of automation features, which could help reduce the repetitiveness of colony management.
  • More Comprehensive Tutorial: Many reviews indicate that the tutorial should be more informative and better designed to help new players understand the game mechanics.
  • Content Updates: Some players feel that the developers should provide more free updates instead of relying heavily on paid DLC for new content.

Summary

  • Overall, "Craft The World" offers an engaging experience with a mix of strategy and exploration, but it suffers from significant AI issues, a lack of content diversity, and an outdated user interface that detracts from the overall enjoyment.

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