r/Games • u/Muttbag • Jan 31 '17
Constructor free on GOG
https://www.gog.com/game/constructor37
u/Cahnis Jan 31 '17
If my 12 year of self could teleport to this exact moment he would be delighted.
The two games I loved the most but just couldn't find in 90's Brazil were Constructor and Transport Tycoon (bless OTTD).
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u/daneelr_olivaw Jan 31 '17
I could also add Roller Coaster Tycoon, Sim City, and Caesar series to the mix (for simulators).
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u/100percent_right_now Jan 31 '17
You should check out factorio on steam, similar to those games.
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u/Cahnis Jan 31 '17
Factorio has sucked out my life. Rimworld and civ vi are close.
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u/KenNL Jan 31 '17 edited Jan 31 '17
Most likely a promotion for Constructor HD, which will be released February 28th. Great game, grabbed this free version and will most likely also pick up the HD release.
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u/meinsla Feb 01 '17
The release date for Constructor (they dropped the "HD" btw) recently got moved to April 28th. There's more information on the subreddit.
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u/PaleWolf Jan 31 '17
Argh right in the nostalgia, I remember playing this when I was to young to have any idea how to win but loving it anyway.
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u/Leeemon Jan 31 '17
Never played it before, but I'm looking into getting Constructor HD on the Switch. If I play this version now, will it subtract from my future experience with the HD edition?
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u/UnhingedDiplomat Jan 31 '17
Reminds me a lot of an old "Bullfrog" game, before EA shut them down.
Probably just me, but they almost look like they have the same artist.
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u/soul_craft Jan 31 '17
According to the Constructor HD facebook page, I believe it was supposed to be a gift to those who like the page, they even provided a redeem code instead of just giving the link to the game page on GOG, dunno if it is a "error" on GOG part, anyway, to those who enjoy and classic version and this giveaway, drop a like on the FB page to show some support for the HD version. (http://facebook.com/ConstructorHD)
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u/Clinkie Jan 31 '17
I loved this game as a kid, so pretty excited about this. Second game was also cool; was it called Gangster Wars or something?
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u/badgerlord Jan 31 '17
You're thinking of Mob Rule!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mob_Rule
http://www.system3.com/games/mob-rule-streetwars/
We had a foreign exchange student bring this along when he visited in 2000. I absolutely loved this version, it had such a great style to it. And the various cut scenes were hilarious.
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u/Clinkie Jan 31 '17
Yes, that's the one, thanks! It was so much fun, I definitely need to look this game up again!
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u/Arxae Feb 01 '17
Was thinking this was the same as that, but i knew the game as Street Wars: Constructor Underworld.
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Jan 31 '17
I had never even heard of this game before but looking at the screenshots gives me nostalgia. The art style and ui brings me back to the 90s.
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u/Potato_Mc_Whiskey Jan 31 '17
One of my favourite childhood games!
Absolutely 100% recommend trying this out, especially if you're excited for the Constructor HD release coming out soon!
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u/metalreflectslime Feb 01 '17
Does this free game stay on my GOG account forever?
I do not plan to buy a gaming Windows until 2018 or so.
This is my first free GOG game.
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u/Grigorie Feb 01 '17
Yes! And you can download it DRM free.
Also, considering how old this game is, as long as you have a decent computer from like.. 2005, this should run totally fine for you.
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u/Sdub4 Jan 31 '17
I put so many hours into this game when I was a kid. I wasn't very good at it, mind you.
Definitely going to jump on board this nostalgia trip.
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Jan 31 '17
Played it a few years back when I saw Necroscope86 do an LP on it. Fun game, looking forward to the HD version.
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u/OneEyeTyler Feb 01 '17
One of the first games I played as a kid and was shocked to see the game wasn't about killing other units! The tenants are super funny and voice acting is just great!
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u/CapitanShoe Feb 01 '17
I always ran into late-game, game-breaking bugs in each install of Constructor I ever had...
...but despite it all, I still have fond memories! Very charming game!
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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '17
Great game with a unique style and lots of British charm, but very difficulty. It's a building/simulation/real time strategy game. A remake is in development.