Review: Art Of Horology (Steam)

This is and educational game that simulates the process of making a wristwatch and teaches facts about the history of watch-making.

Pros:

  • Detailed graphics.
  • 277mb download size.
  • 3 difficulties- Beginner, advanced and pro.
  • The gameplay is you build a watch piece by piece.
  • Timer.
  • Local records.
  • Drag and drop controls.
  • Help button (costs some of your score to use).
  • Change to a side view.
  • General knowledge questions on loading screens.
  • Brief history section.
  • Magnifying glass tool.

Cons:

  • Only resolution and graphics quality preset.
  • No steam achievements.
  • Main play button gets obscured by the 3d models.
  • No tutorial.
  • Score means nothing.
  • Requires you to know an in-depth knowledge of horology.
  • The timer is pointless and cannot be turned off.
  • No controller support.
  • Very basic looking.
  • No sense of punishment for just using the help button over and over.
  • Minimal Replayability.
  • No guidance.
  • Basic sound effects.
  • Models and text constantly overlap each other.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!

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