Project Highrise: Architect's Edition

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
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  1. markster3000
    Sep 22, 2021
    4
    A wonderful tower simulation game that is worthy of sitting alongside SimTower and Yoot Tower, that is criminally hamstrung by a terrible translation of controls to this Switch port. In short, buy this on PC instead.

    The controls are not streamlined in any way. The touch screen is disabled. All menu navigation is done with the analog stick instead of the more precise D-pad. To    A wonderful tower simulation game that is worthy of sitting alongside SimTower and Yoot Tower, that is criminally hamstrung by a terrible translation of controls to this Switch port. In short, buy this on PC instead.

    The controls are not streamlined in any way. The touch screen is disabled. All menu navigation is done with the analog stick instead of the more precise D-pad. To accomplish most tasks involves pressing sequences of buttons right out of a Quick-Time-Event. Consider renovating a unit, which requires the following:
    Left stick: move cursor to unit
    A: select
    X: more info
    L (0-3 times): relevant dialog
    Left stick: select operation
    A: select

    It makes for a very frustrating experience. A mouse-based game like this will always have some difficulties translating to controller, but this is far worse than most. It would have been quite decent if the touch screen was enabled to serve as a psuedo-mouse, but as it stands it feels like trying to play an excellent game while wearing boxing gloves.    … Expand
  2. verdammte
    Nov 30, 2018
    9
    Albeit controls feel constricted due to the console interface, the game is well done, quite playable, and easily enjoyable. It's a good "chill" game.

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Nintenderos
    Feb 17, 2019
    72
    Project Highrise Architect's Edition is a simulation and strategy game that surprise us for being one of the most complex and fluid experiences that we can find on Nintendo Switch. Its interface and controls are what we liked the least.
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  2. Cubed3
    Jan 22, 2019
    80
    Project Highrise: Architect's Edition is a great overall package for any sim fan to enjoy. Thanks to the DLC, there is a lot of content here to enjoy, and a really addicting experience to have. The scenarios could be a little more varied, but they all have their own set of unique challenges to overcome - not to mention, for those that prefer, the sandbox mode allows players to enjoy building any way they want. Playing on the Switch is generally a good experience, albeit the UI can pose some challenges to clarity on the screen, particularly in undocked mode. This is a title to pick up, though, and is sure to scratch the simulation itch for so many.
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  3. Nintendo Enthusiast
    Dec 17, 2018
    80
    If long-form strategy/sim titles are your cup of tea, then Project Highrise was made for you. This is certainly not an everyman’s game, as those without an acquired taste may likely become very bored. In fact, one of my friends watched me play it for a few moments and (seemingly sarcastically) said: “Wow, you must have a lot of patience.” And they had a point: You need patience in this type of game, especially if you plan on going through all the scenarios. Still, it’s a rewarding experience once you get the hang of it all.
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