Tribe: Primitive Builder had me hooked from the start with its unique setting—no wheels, no wires, just sticks, stones, and slow progress. The idea of building a village in a pre-tech era is refreshing, and there’s something oddly satisfying about placing each stone by hand. The building process itself is quite enjoyable, with that familiar incremental feedback loop that fans of base-building games will recognize.

Unfortunately, once you get past the early charm, the cracks start to show. Planning is difficult because building requirements often reveal themselves after you’ve committed, which makes efficiency feel like guesswork. There’s also a frustrating bug with the medium sleeping hut—it should house more people, but somehow offers the same capacity as the smaller version. Not game-breaking, but definitely eyebrow-raising.

The world is huge but mostly empty, and trekking across it quickly goes from “peaceful stroll” to “prehistoric marathon.” With no mounts or vehicles (understandable, lore-wise), the size starts to work against the experience. You’ll start to dread long-distance errands instead of enjoying the scenery.

Still, the game maintains a certain relaxing charm, and if you’re here more for the building than the exploring, it has its merits. It's a solid 6/10—quirky and calming, just don’t expect deep systems or polished pacing.