Alcohol Factory Simulator

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Alcohol Factory Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Appscraft Games and was released on June 21, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Alcohol Factory Simulator" is a game where you build and manage your own alcohol production plant, with five unique workshops including squeezing, mixing, bottling, distillation, and aging. Create up to 134 different types of drinks, from fruity juices to hard liquors like vodka, tequila, and absinthe, with the goal of making a fortune through sales. This simulator allows you to experience the process of producing and selling various beverages in a fun and engaging way.

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Single-Player

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58%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,619 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game has a cool concept and engaging graphics.
It can be fun and addictive for players who enjoy factory simulation games.
Some players appreciate the variety of recipes and combinations available.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, often causing crashes and loss of progress.
Progression is extremely slow, requiring real money for upgrades and energy, making it feel like a pay-to-win model.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused about how to play and navigate the game.

stability
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent game-breaking glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Common problems include freezing during key actions, particularly when using the aging barrel or accessing certain features, leading to frustration and the need for repeated uninstalls and reinstalls. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, detracting from the overall experience and prompting many players to express dissatisfaction, especially after making in-game purchases.
- “I was promptly rewarded with game-breaking glitches making it virtually impossible to play.”
- “The game freezes when I use the aging barrel; you can't play the game at all after that, and it gets annoying because you have to uninstall and reinstall the game and restore purchases.”
- “Cannot do anything; the game glitches out constantly, removing app now.”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
14%
76%
The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players feeling that it relies heavily on aggressive ads and microtransactions, making it feel like a cash grab. Users report frustration with the intrusive nature of ads, the high cost of in-game purchases, and technical issues related to ad playback, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players are willing to spend money for a better experience, the lack of balance and the overwhelming push for spending have led to dissatisfaction and claims that the game is not worth the investment.
- “I was having fun playing the game and decided it was worth spending a few dollars to purchase multiple in-app purchases to accelerate gameplay and create a full gaming experience.”
- “This game has the potential to be so great, but the developer is killing it with expensive in-app purchases and ads.”
- “It has no ads.”
- “The gameplay makes it feel like you should play this patiently and casually, so the ads to spend real money on in-game speedups/better machines etc. is pretty out of place.”
- “Paint drying simulator takes forever to progress, the tutorial is poorly done and the game practically forces you into microtransactions unless you want to spend forever doing anything.”
- “This game is full of ads and annoying urging to spend real money on something that's not even fun.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
27%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users praising their beauty and detail, describing them as "amazing" and "great." However, several players criticize the graphics as inconsistent, with some calling them "fuzzy" or "terrible," and express that despite the visual appeal, the gameplay often falls short, leading to a lack of overall enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for some, they do not compensate for the game's gameplay issues.
- “It's an awesome game and great graphics too.”
- “The game is so addicting and the graphics are amazing.”
- “Amazing game, I love the graphics; it feels like real life.”
- “The graphics are terrible and the gameplay doesn't make sense.”
- “Graphics are fuzzy.”
- “Decent graphics but that's about it.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
48%
36%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being slow, tedious, and repetitive, with many players feeling that it encourages spending real money to speed up progress. While the graphics and sound are praised, the overall experience is marred by clunky mechanics, vague instructions, and a frustrating energy system that detracts from enjoyment. Many users express disappointment in the potential of the game, feeling that the fun premise is overshadowed by poor execution and a lack of engaging content.
- “Loved everything from the artwork to the gameplay!”
- “Nice game, and simple gameplay makes for more believable and more complex things to make.”
- “I think it is a good game because it has good gameplay.”
- “While it has beautiful graphics and sound, the gameplay is sorely lacking to the point where swapping menus is the most content in the game.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and repetitive.”
- “Slow progression, and gameplay gets tedious and boring very quickly.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and slow, leading to a frustrating experience. Many reviews highlight the slow progression and repetitive gameplay, with some features locked behind high levels that require significant grinding or monetary investment. The mechanics, such as energy limitations and cumbersome navigation, further contribute to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction.
- “Slow progression, and gameplay gets tedious and boring very quickly.”
- “Access to fermentation and distillation (i.e. alcohol, i.e. the name of the game) is locked behind a ridiculously high level and slow, grindy leveling process... unless you pay, money that is.”
- “Boring and tedious, don't waste your time.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it bland and corny, while others appreciate it for its motivational qualities that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, there is a call for improvement, as some users feel the current music does not effectively contribute to the game's atmosphere.
- “It's so fun to make drinks and more recipes, but not just that, the music motivates you.”
- “Liked the graphics and music though, but too many clicks to do one process.”
- “Love the music!”
- “Maybe a music readjust (no suggestions, but you can't do much worse than what's going on now).”
- “Seemed bland and wasn't a huge fan of the music; it kind of seemed corny.”
- “Changing the music.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players find it amusing and enjoy the quirky comments, others feel it falls flat and lacks excitement. The developers' snarky responses to player feedback add a layer of humor for some, but overall, opinions on the game's comedic elements are mixed.
- “This game is crazy! It said, 'Your beverage juice apple is done.' It's funny!”
- “I'm not sure if the developers commenting are snarky or just a bit rude, but their replies to comments made me laugh, so I tried it.”
- “Lol, funny game.”
- “Not funny or exciting as it sounds.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but it just didn't deliver.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story has been criticized for its poor English and lack of coherence, leaving players confused and unsatisfied. Additionally, the absence of an introductory narrative and a quest menu detracts from the overall experience.
- “The English is terrible in this, and the storyline simply doesn't make sense.”
- “Poor, no intro; the game lacks a story!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization is criticized for long screen change load times, indicating a need for improvement. However, players report that it runs smoothly overall, with a positive experience on devices like the Moto G3.
- “Runs smoothly and is an overall fun game. I recommend it; I played on a Moto G3.”
- “Screen change load times are too long and need to be optimized.”
- “The game suffers from significant lag during transitions, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- “Performance issues are prevalent, making the overall experience frustrating and in need of optimization.”