Generally good, but...

Ive been using and loving the Gunstruction app almost since it was first released, and have generally loved it. However, this latest patch -despite bringing some great new parts and functional changes to the table - also has some significant flaws. First, my biggest complaint: in previous versions, you could close Gunstruction, use other apps for a time, then reopen Gunstruction, and your work would still be there in the editor. Now, however, any time you close and reopen Gunstruction, it automatically clears all work in the editor and reverts to the main screen. This to me is a critical flaw: one can no longer quickly check a reference website or photo and continue working, unless they make a save file for whatever theyre working on, which is sometimes unwanted and generally inconvenient. That alone drops this review a whole star. Second, its utterly absurd that Gunstruction is in its third version and there are still so, SO many parts with incorrect weights and prices; I basically ignore the weight specs for my builds now. Seriously: a bolt catch that weighs 2oz? The U.S. Optics SR-4C (real weight 19oz) listed at 2lbs, 10oz? Forged uppers that for some reason weigh 2oz more than every other forged upper? This needs to be fixed immediately; Id rather have correct weight specs than a bunch of new products with equally wrong specs. Third, while the app looks better, with fewer awkward hotspots and impenetrable shadows on the gun, the new lighting and background setup render some of the menu icons so close to the background color theyve become functionally invisible. Fourth, Im a bit disappointed in the new parts additions, more so as it pertains to product categories than to specific products/manufacturers; I dont understand why it is there are dozens of goddamned muzzle devices, and only a handful of, say, light mounts, and basically none specifically for the rapidly growing KeyMod and M-LOK offerings present. Thankfully, the early issue regarding unloadable save files has been resolved; still, this publisher needs to pay more attention to the details, and start introducing more products across a broader range of categories. This app is too good to be undone by sloppy work and a lack of real variety. Please!

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