Before We Leave

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. PC Gamer
    May 11, 2020
    71
    Cute little city-builder with big ambitions and even bigger cosmic cetaceans.
  2. GameStar
    May 18, 2021
    70
    Before We Leave is a lovely indie builder that slowly loses its appeal after a cosy first few hours.
  3. MGG Spain
    May 13, 2021
    70
    A city builder that is a completely different animal compared with the regular games on the genre. All you have to do here is know the basics and build a better world, without the risks of being attacked. An engaging experience that is also pretty entertaining but sometime feels shallow and doesn't have enough replayability.
  5. The Overpowered Noobs
    Jun 30, 2020
    70
    A paradoxically relaxing and overwhelming game, Before We Leave is a cute city builder with a lot of depth.
  6. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    70
    It’s such a shame that that serenity is broken by frustration when trying to plan roadways and neighborhoods. This may not seem like much of an issue for some, but for someone who finds odd satisfaction from having complete control of how my society will look, it kept me from falling in love.
  7. KeenGamer
    Jun 5, 2020
    70
    With a little extra attention, Before We Leave could probably turn into a much larger, more sophisticated game. The foundation is strong enough for that to happen with minimal effort, but I don't think that's what the developers had in mind, and truthfully, I don't have a problem with that.
  8. The Indie Game Website
    May 8, 2020
    70
    If you’re looking for a meditative city builder and enjoy resource management and problem-solving, you should absolutely give Before We Leave a go. But if you’re accustomed to some of the bigger 4X alternatives, you might feel as if what’s here is a little lacking by comparison.
  9. Jeuxvideo.com
    May 17, 2020
    65
    Quotation forthcoming.
  10. Finger Guns
    May 15, 2021
    60
    Before We Leave is as close as I’ve ever come to sticking with a city builder and, for that, it deserves enormous credit. The non-violent nature of the gameplay is also to be commended. However, it’s all still just a little too dizzying for me and, if you also struggle with the level of micro-management this type of game fosters, then this likely won’t be quite streamlined enough to change your mind.
  11. App Trigger
    May 1, 2020
    60
    Before We Leave puts creativity to the test and while it has potential, it fails to reach beyond the stars and truly embrace the vastness of exploration and city-building.
  12. Multiplayer.it
    May 13, 2021
    55
    Before We Leave is a small and interesting 4X, with a too rigid game system.
  13. Screen Rant
    May 5, 2020
    50
    Before We Leave's a surprisingly well-optimized, visually pleasing, and refreshingly relaxing city builder that excels at making players feel like reclaimers of a massive, interplanetary empire, but it has many gameplay issues to iron out in its full release before it can live up to its own ambitions. The gripes noted herein are all present in an alpha build, so it's possible that Balancing Monkey already addressed these and other concerns between then and now. If not, though, the subtle makings of a personality may not be able to atone for the fact that its mysterious, mellow tone is undermined by frequent annoyances.

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
  1. Jebu1155
    May 11, 2020
    8
    This is an excellent fun game that will get you pulled in similar to the "one more turn" of Civ. For the price it is definitely worth theThis is an excellent fun game that will get you pulled in similar to the "one more turn" of Civ. For the price it is definitely worth the hours you will get from it. There is a discord where the devs talk to you directly so some of the minor issues I had seem to be in the works for improvement in upcoming patches. World of possibilities with this game so one to watch going forward.… Full Review »
  2. TheTword90
    May 15, 2021
    9
    Before we Leave is a wonderfully crafted, laid back top down city builder that focuses entirely on peaceful re-colonisation. what its missingBefore we Leave is a wonderfully crafted, laid back top down city builder that focuses entirely on peaceful re-colonisation. what its missing IS the whole point of the game with no wars or 'enemy' as such. if you want a chilled city builder that's focused on exploration and rebuilding of civilisation then this is for you… Full Review »
  3. Fillo_02
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    This game is really good.
    It's a relaxing city builder, but also a good strategic game, there are new updates that keep your attenction on    This game is really good.
    It's a relaxing city builder, but also a good strategic game, there are new updates that keep your attenction on the game.
    Furthermore you can get it at a very low price, because it costs 16€, but with the 10€ discount of epic games, it costs only 6€, so there is no excuse not to try this game.

    The only limit of the game is that it is sold only on epic games store, so there are no achivement and no comunity available, this last part is replaced by the discord server.    … Full Review »
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