Having played this game for years, I have seen it change mostly for the better.
First positives:
1: It is a very creative game with no limits(outside of the block limit and your skill).
2: The new updates(not DLCs) have mostly improved the game with stronger blocks so your build does not break apart and some free blocks to enhance your builds in almost every update.
3: The graphics are good, and the physics are mostly consistent unless you get your build stuck in a weird place.
4: The new UI. I like the new UI and have no real problem with it. I just need to get used to it. (I think most complaints about it are from people who need to get used to it.)

Negatives:
Although the game is entertaining, it also has some drawbacks.
1: Many new things are locked behind a DLC(I have all the DLCs). They are expensive and have been the go-to way for new things to come to the game. It can be annoying as they are costly and don't add too much most of the time, especially for the price.
2: I played the game long before the Pioneers update. It is annoying that a new player gets put there immediately.
3: A tiny thing, but you could buy multiple decals on a block.

Tips for new players.
1: Don't start with pioneers. Start in sandbox mode and play. Join multiplayer servers and ask for help. The community is very friendly.
2: Try stranded mode or racing, whatever you prefer. Try the mode stranded before pioneers as it is calmer, and you will not get overwhelmed.
3: Be patient. Making a working car, for example, is easy; making a good-looking working car is much harder. Use builds.
4: HAVE FUN! If this is not a game for you just refund.

This game is a cool idea with excellent polish. The physics....sometimes screws up.
The DLC and business model is fairly exploitative. Cash shop. Ew. Rude.
The flow of the game also suffers from kiddie-ification it does not trust you with a main menu on first boot and throws you straight into their half baked story.
Like... geez shut it. I just wanna get in and build something with my wife.
The moment they enshitify further, I'm not touching it. Even a little bit of free DLC would be nice.
6/10....for now. Just because... the Devs are scumbags who love taking candy from literal babies....That does not bode well for the future of this game.

awdawd