Timberborn
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Critic Reviews for Timberborn
Timberborn biggest issue is the lack of a campaign or a similar, objective-based mode, which can leave inexperienced or casual players a bit disoriented, with the tutorial only partially helping. But if that doesn't scare you, or you can get enough dams under your belt to figure out what works and what doesn't, you're in for a great time.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Timberborn has spent a long time in early access now, and all that time was clearly worth it because the game is incredibly well-crafted with only a few minor caveats. If you are looking for a city builder with a more naturalistic tone and some cute beavers to protect, this might be the one for you.
Timberborn is a fun and charming city builder with a lot of character. For a game that's in early access, it's very polished and has a ton of content, both of which should increase as they get closer to a final release, and the developers are regularly updating the game and introducing new features and bug fixes.
The game offers an original and thoughtful building simulator, which stands out especially for its emphasis on water management and active environment modification. Despite the absence of a story mode and occasional repetitiveness, it offers a deep and satisfying strategic experience.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Timberborn is a good, almost natural, marriage of two genres that couldn’t quite surpass its own issues to become something greater than the sum of its parts. Late mechanics implementation, lower replayability than expected for a 1.0, and unhelpful tutorials all drag down an otherwise amazing game. There’s much holding it back and much holding it up, amounting to a great, but imperfect title overall.
Timberborn has a few minor hiccups and more than a few structural ones. Despite this, the game manages to gnaw itself into your hearts with its furry cast of beavers. Whether you are drawn by the practical, logical management or the aesthetic and pleasing city-building, you will be left enamored and hooked by the game.
Timberborn’s systems may be less hardcore than others in the genre, but that’s what makes it brilliant. Offering unparalleled creative freedom, visuals and audio that’ll make you stop and stare, and a loop that really hooks you in, this one’s a winner. Lacking goals and end game may put some off, but for me, this is part of the charm.
Timberborn is the ultimate survival city builder and beautifully translates the power of beavers into gameplay.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
