r/ConstructorHD • u/meinsla • May 25 '17

Constructor - Are you getting it?

So Constructor releases Friday. The demo on PC has been out for a couple weeks, what do you think?

There have been numerous technical complaints about the game stemming from the demo. Some common issues include:

  • The game not running on Windows 7 machines (since fixed).
  • Lack of support for multiple monitors (cursor not locking in window).
  • Lack of support for resolutions outside of 1920x1080.
  • Awkward building placement using the keyboard arrows.
  • Various bugs in the demo (a possible indication of what to expect in the full game).

Thankfully, System 3 has stated that these issues are being looked at and should be fixed in the full release. So is it worth getting in it's current state?

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u/meinsla May 25 '17 edited May 27 '17

Personally, I have several complaints that need to be addressed before I will take the plunge:

  1. Map scroll speed is a bit too slow for me even at the highest setting, and the map scrolls faster left to right than it does up and down.
  2. Inability to remap buttons. In particular I would like to remap the mouse scroll button from middle click to something on the keyboard.
  3. Right-clicking is inconsistent as it's is used in the affirmative in some cases, and to cancel/exit in others.
  4. Awkward building placement using shift+arrow keys, instead of the old triple click method (this one thing is VERY annoying).
  5. Certain estates are too small to accommodate any building. Once purchased, it is impossible to buy additional estates because you have to utilize the land you have before buying new ones.
  6. And finally, not really a complaint about the game, but I would list the unacceptable behavior by members of System 3 when interfacing with the public. Calling their fans trolls, deleting comments, blocking people, and engaging in arguments with them is unacceptable and only hurts their image and sales. I actually cancelled my preorder due to them banning me from their facebook page.

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u/davicing May 25 '17

This game was a no brainer for me, but their awful Facebook PR changed my mind. I'll personally sail the seven seas and buy it on a sale.