Block'hood (2017) · Tastebuds

Block’hood is a neighborhood-building simulator that celebrates the diversity and experimentation of cities and the unique ecosystems within them. Budding city planners will have access to 90+ building blocks to arrange and combine and to create unique neighborhoods and discover the implications of their designs.

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Digitally DownloadedMay 20175/5 stars
Normally, I wouldn't find much charm in the somewhat simple, blocky graphics. The retro look has been done past the point of a trend, to say the least. But having the elements resemble being made from teeny tiny building blocks is so apt for Block'hood: our world is built with piece by piece, block by block, just as the 'Hood is.
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ImpulsegamerChris O'ConnorMay 20184/5
Build a city block in VR and meet the needs of your residents, or watch it all crumble before you.
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DestructoidPatrick HancockMay 20177/10
I have a very strange relationship with Block'hood. I've enjoyed my time with it, though I did get frustrated because my eyes are dumb and don't see colors well. I also never quite felt inspired to create the grandiose skyscrapers that the promotional materials and community show off. The story mode is delightfully elegant and the challenge mode is great for fans of puzzle games, though I don't think this is a game for the hardcore city-building crowd.
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Platforms: Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac
Developer: Plethora Project
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Released: May 10, 2017
Modes: Single player
Engine: Unity

IGDB rating 6.8/10 from 5 ratings.

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