You Must Build A Boat

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PCWorld
    Jan 19, 2016
    80
    If you played 10,000,000 and want more (or even think you might want more), then You Must Build a Boat is the game for you. If you like match-threes, You Must Build a Boat is the game for you. And if you want to forget all your social and professional obligations, stay up way too late for about a week straight, and feel tired all the time? Well, You Must Build a Boat is the game for you.
  2. PC Gamer
    Jun 22, 2015
    75
    A moreish snack, You Must Build A Boat is whimsical enough to make you forget how efficiently it's sapping your attention.
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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. rebane2001
    Jul 20, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. You'll start out on a tiny boat. As you play, you'll unlock items, people (who sell you stuff or do something else useful) and more. To progress, you'll have to play an addictive tile-matching game, but instead of just matching tiles, you'll have to choose the right ones, like swords for fighting monsters and keys to unlock chests. If this game is too easy or hard, you can simply lower difficulty/reward. Game has quite a few areas and even through there isn't that much re-playability, the first time will be long. I really like this game… Full Review »
  2. ChoicestGames
    Jul 4, 2022
    7
    You Must Build a Boat is a solid sequel to 10,000,000 and is superior in many ways with respect to its improved graphics and audio despite itYou Must Build a Boat is a solid sequel to 10,000,000 and is superior in many ways with respect to its improved graphics and audio despite it still retaining its retro aesthetic. Some of the game's enhancements however could be welcome additions for some yet annoying for others. It's a decent enough mix of endless runner, RPG and match-3 game though and it won't break the bank so if that sounds appealing to you, it's worth a look.… Full Review »
  3. ruvinisimus
    May 20, 2018
    5
    It was great om smartphone but its not comfortable to swipe with your mouse - not worth it to play on pc
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