Game Builder Garage

 Switch
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Jun 24, 2021
    Game Builder Garage is a spectacular way to understand how videogames work. [Recommended]
  2. Eurogamer
    Jun 18, 2021
    Some standard Nintendo limitations get in the way, but this is still an invaluable education in some of the fundamentals of game creation. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  3. Polygon
    Jun 10, 2021
    Children are like sponges, eager to learn and soak up new knowledge to apply to the decades ahead of them. If you’re an adult who’s curious about how games work, Game Builder Garage is a fun, informative experience most of the time — but it’s one you may prefer to experience in short bursts, lest the slow-moving lessons force you to snap your Switch in two.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 49
  3. Negative: 6 out of 49
  1. MinePlay512
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    It's amazing to have a game that can help gamers and future developers to develop games. And Game Builder Garage is one of those game. It'sIt's amazing to have a game that can help gamers and future developers to develop games. And Game Builder Garage is one of those game. It's more than just a game, It's a recommendation. It's a masterpiece.… Full Review »
  2. Johnystar
    Jun 19, 2021
    3
    + looks nice
    + great soundtrack
    + charming characters + editor can be controlled via joystick, gyroscope (both joy-con and pro con) or    + looks nice
    + great soundtrack
    + charming characters
    + editor can be controlled via joystick, gyroscope (both joy-con and pro con) or touch (in handheld)

    - game sharing through codes and no game browser
    - tutorials are unskippable and may go into too much detail for some (my case)
    - game can't tell joy-cons and pro cons apart

    The lack of a built-in game browser is a deal-breaker for me. Could easily be an 8-9/10 game if it had one.    … Full Review »
  3. goose9
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. You see, this game is fun in concept, but once the tutorials are done, it's still hard. That being said, it's not TOO hard. It is still a fun game.… Full Review »
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