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Review
This review applies to version 1.0
The latest version of this software will soon be reviewed by our
informers.
Build-a-lot 3: Passport to Europe is the third edition of the Build-a-lot series, now a trilogy. For players of previous editions there is no much new to tell because the game is pretty much the same, only changes its location. For those who haven’t played the previous editions of this game, let’s say that this is a strategy game related to construction and real estate business. The game goal is to make as much money as you can by working on construction, selling and buying houses, renting houses, and else. This time, the game develops in Europe so what has basically changed is the scenario and type of houses you will be dealing and constructing.
As in the previous editions, there are two game modes available to play: Campaign Mode and Casual Mode. In Campaign Mode, you will be visiting a selection of cities and neighborhoods doing special jobs for the local authorities. In Casual Mode your goal will be making a certain amount of money using the strategy you consider appropriate. Both modes follow the same general rules.
The game interface is exactly the same than Build-a-lot 2’s interface. Few slight changes have been made, regarding mostly to the change of location. Take into account that now the game develops in Europe. For those who haven’t played previous versions we will briefly comment the game general structure. The window shows a main section – almost the whole window – where the city or town where you’re working on, is displayed. Below that main section, there is an information and tool section, organized into four tabs. Following, we are going to describe very shortly what each tab is about:
- Money & Goals: this tab is green (the tabs are color coded) and shows the amount of money you currently have available to work. If you click on it, the rent collection meter and your current rental income will be displayed. The Money & Goals tab shows the goals that you need to complete to finish the level, as well.
- Workers: this tab is yellow and shows the quantity of workers currently employed by you and how many of them are available to be assigned to new jobs. You will need workers each time you undertake constructing, upgrading, repairing, demolishing, and buildings activities. By clicking this tab, buttons are displayed that allow you to train one, two or three new workers.
- Materials: this is the red tab and shows how many material units you currently have. Materials are used when constructing, upgrading and repairing houses and buildings. By clicking this tab, buttons are displayed that allow you to order materials in different quantities.
- Blueprints: this is the blue tab and shows how many blueprints you have drafted. Drafting a blueprint is required before you can construct the corresponding house or building. By clicking this tab, buttons are displayed that allow you to select what type of blueprint to draft: houses, parks, shops or buildings.
You can try this game for 60 minutes before you buy the licensed version. If you like it, you can buy this game for only 19.95 dollars. |
- It’s easy to learn how to play with the tutorial.
- It allows you to play two different game modes.
- It has good graphics.
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- It’s only available in English.
- It’s not a multiplayer game.
- Use on network is not supported.
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Reviewed by: Lionel Mira Reviewer rating:  |
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