This game is another mod soup. There doesn't seem to be any custom mods. I could just as easily look through the mod list and download every mod I wanted, as I could download this game. Bad things aside.
It does kinda have goals, making you want to play a bit longer.
It does work pretty well.
Hi DragonWrangler. First, thank you for taking the time to try our game and review it.
I'm sorry you could not be enticed to play longer than you seem to have. Nonetheless, it is disappointing to get a review after what seems like a very short play time. Don't judge a book by its cover as they say.
The short description on the page says "Aims to get all existing high quality mods working together." I think maybe you've approached this game with the wrong expectations.
It is true, as you outlined, that you can just download every mod you want. We don't think that gives a very good gaming experience though, and most people will give up after a few mods. There are currently 87 mods in WhyNot. What we try to do is follow a set of rules that will makes sure this many mods work well together, don't conflict or overlap, and overall will make an enjoyable mining & crafting style game that highlights the best the Minetest community has to offer.
If you have more constructive criticism, I encourage you to share it with us here or create an issue in our Github. Links are at near the top of the WhyNot? page.
it is disappointing to get a review after what seems like a very short play time. Don't judge a book by its cover as they say.
Please don't assume. You have no idea how long I played (which, to clarify. It was for about an hour and a half)
The short description on the page says "Aims to get all existing high quality mods working together." I think maybe you've approached this game with the wrong expectations.
I understand that. I also know, that I can't tell any difference. I've made some stuff in both this game and default minetest. And I can't notice any difference. Though maybe that's just due to my pc.
It is true, as you outlined, that you can just download every mod you want. We don't think that gives a very good gaming experience though, and most people will give up after a few mods.
Naturally. It's mainly about what people like. I prefer picking my own mods. For some people this game probably would be very good. And for those with not very good pcs there probably is an improvement.
There are currently 87 mods in WhyNot. What we try to do is follow a set of rules that will makes sure this many mods work well together, don't conflict or overlap, and overall will make an enjoyable mining & crafting style game that highlights the best the Minetest community has to offer.
Same as above two.
I rated this game based off of how I thought it was, and how it did for me. That definently shouldn't determine whether or not, you ( the person reading this now.) should or shouldn't download the game. Go and try the game, to make a decision.
(As I'm sure you can tell. I'm not a fan of mod soups. For me this is just like enabling a bunch of regular mods.) Though don't let that turn you away. If you want a game that has lots to offer and is relatively easy to download and run, by all means this is a good choice.
This game is another mod soup. There doesn't seem to be any custom mods. I could just as easily look through the mod list and download every mod I wanted, as I could download this game. Bad things aside.
It does kinda have goals, making you want to play a bit longer. It does work pretty well.
Overall. 3-4/10
Hi DragonWrangler. First, thank you for taking the time to try our game and review it.
I'm sorry you could not be enticed to play longer than you seem to have. Nonetheless, it is disappointing to get a review after what seems like a very short play time. Don't judge a book by its cover as they say.
The short description on the page says "Aims to get all existing high quality mods working together." I think maybe you've approached this game with the wrong expectations.
It is true, as you outlined, that you can just download every mod you want. We don't think that gives a very good gaming experience though, and most people will give up after a few mods. There are currently 87 mods in WhyNot. What we try to do is follow a set of rules that will makes sure this many mods work well together, don't conflict or overlap, and overall will make an enjoyable mining & crafting style game that highlights the best the Minetest community has to offer.
If you have more constructive criticism, I encourage you to share it with us here or create an issue in our Github. Links are at near the top of the WhyNot? page.
Please don't assume. You have no idea how long I played (which, to clarify. It was for about an hour and a half)
I understand that. I also know, that I can't tell any difference. I've made some stuff in both this game and default minetest. And I can't notice any difference. Though maybe that's just due to my pc.
Naturally. It's mainly about what people like. I prefer picking my own mods. For some people this game probably would be very good. And for those with not very good pcs there probably is an improvement.
Same as above two.
I rated this game based off of how I thought it was, and how it did for me. That definently shouldn't determine whether or not, you ( the person reading this now.) should or shouldn't download the game. Go and try the game, to make a decision.
(As I'm sure you can tell. I'm not a fan of mod soups. For me this is just like enabling a bunch of regular mods.) Though don't let that turn you away. If you want a game that has lots to offer and is relatively easy to download and run, by all means this is a good choice.
Thankyou For your time.
Sincerely.
DragonWrangler
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