Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor Review (Steam)

by Jim Smale · Published August 30, 2023 · Updated August 29, 2023

For our Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor Review, we attempt to Build incredible machines with scrap parts, navigate the wildest Amusement park rides, and challenge iconic creepy Neighbor and his evil bots! Become a true Engineer, solo or with friends!

Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor Review Pros:

Nice cartoon-like graphics.
Download size.
Steam achievements.
Full controller support.
3 save slots.
Graphics settings – resolution, v-sync, window mode, graphics preset.
Can Invert axis and sensitivity sliders for both the controller and the mouse.
Rebind keys for both the keyboard and the controller.
Three game modes – story, sandbox, and creators.
Car creation gameplay.
Steam Workshop support.
Multiplayer lets you create a room and then you invite people in via your Steam list.
Photo mode.
Animated cutscenes with a mix of in-game sequences.
Optional tutorial videos to watch at a level.
It’s a game where you build Contraptions and then either race or try to finish the course.
Has the feel of a soapbox derby meet that Redbull event they do.
Story mode is like a puzzle game in that you build a competent vehicle to get across what is essentially an obstacle course.
At any time you can break or Store a part to use later or not.
You can suspend the vehicle up high to make working on it easier, parts and pieces can go transparent and snap together when they can connect.
Button icons show for each action to make learning it easier.
When actually driving it’s not just floor it and go, you have to feather the throttle or balance the car out across planks.
Surprisingly easy to get into.
Great locations and scenarios.
At times it felt like I was in a well-funded version of the Scrapheap challenge TV show.

Hello Engineer: Scrap Machines Constructor Review Cons:

Not many graphics options.
Can only change the graphics preset/quality on the main menu.
You have to click profiles to create a new game or set it to online/offline. This isn’t clear at all.
The driving is really loose and awkward.
The camera seems to go a bit crazy a lot of the time.
It’s not always easy to line up pieces properly

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