Beer Factory

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"Beer Factory is a single-player business simulation game with good mechanics for managing a beer factory, including raw material import/export, production line management, and employee recruitment/management. However, it is very grinding and buggy. Your goal is to produce, bottle, and deliver beer to clients while handling logistics and staff."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 416 reviews

gameplay11 positive mentions

stability50 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept of managing a brewery, which many players find enjoyable.
The developer is actively working on updates and fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
The graphics and overall design of the game are appealing, creating an immersive experience.

The game is riddled with bugs that make it frustrating and often unplayable, including issues with the forklift and AI workers.
There is a lack of automation, requiring players to perform repetitive tasks that can become tedious.
Many players feel the game was released too early and should have been in early access instead, as it lacks sufficient content and polish.

stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
6%
98%
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, rendering it largely unplayable and frustrating for many users. While some players find the game enjoyable despite its issues, the lack of updates and persistent technical problems have led to disappointment and calls for improvements. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern, with many recommending potential buyers to wait for fixes before purchasing.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I can focus on enjoying the game without worrying about crashes or glitches.”
- “The consistent performance of the game makes it a joy to play, as I rarely encounter any issues that disrupt my experience.”
- “This game really is a buggy mess.”
- “I just can't believe any company would release a game with this many bugs and glitches... what a waste of my money.”
- “Locks up, freezes, bugs make the game unplayable, and always needing to restart the game/day.”
gameplay
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
56%
12%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and potential, with many players noting significant bugs and poorly executed mechanics that hinder enjoyment. While some aspects, like the core gameplay loop and immersive elements, show promise, the overall experience is marred by issues such as broken truck unloading mechanics and unresponsive AI. Despite these challenges, there is a recognition of the game's fun concept and the hope for future improvements through updates.
- “I was really tempted to give this game a bad review like so many others due to the many issues this game has, I stopped myself and decided to recommend it because I can see the work that has gone into this game; the textures and gameplay are actually really good.”
- “The overall gameplay and idea around the game is fun and brilliant, and it's a great game to pass time and have a good couple of hours on.”
- “Great game mechanics that are immersive; it's a really addictive game that makes you want to keep coming back.”
- “The mechanics for unloading the truck are completely broken and sometimes impossible to use.”
- “Pure garbage with tons of bugs and tedious gameplay, avoid.”
- “Bought the game and when first encountered such a bug (doesn't let you build the brewery until you finish construction, which was completed and it's really a gameplay dead end) - gave the game a second chance and started a new game, but then the game started to bug again (such simple things like the delivery truck that randomly gets stuck near your brewery and simply doesn't deliver anything or gets stuck on your base and doesn't proceed with portions of the next deliveries, so you just sit and wait while the bug fixes itself somehow, while your game timer ticks and it doesn't give the same sense of making your brewery as it promised in the demo, you just get really annoyed with critical game-ruining bugs and it's not fun at all... really feels like a big disappointment and waste of time and money and mostly good attitude towards such an interesting game concept.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
Overall, the graphics in the game are generally praised as very good to excellent, with some users highlighting their realism and enjoyment. However, there are occasional reports of glitches, particularly related to specific vehicles like forklifts. Despite these minor issues, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, making it a strong choice for fans of quality visuals.
- “Great game, graphics are some of the best.”
- “The graphics and sound in the game are also at the highest level.”
- “Thanks to its graphics, realism and fun, this game will be an excellent choice for all connoisseurs of quality gaming and beer.”
- “Bug fighting simulator with poor graphics... don't buy it!”
- “Few glitchy graphical issues, mostly related to the forklift.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, primarily due to numerous bugs and poorly designed mechanics, such as problematic physics with forklifts and pallets. Many reviewers express that the time-consuming tasks add little to the gameplay experience, leading to a sense of annoyance rather than enjoyment. Despite some positive sentiments about the game overall, the grinding elements are widely criticized for detracting from the overall experience.
- “Pure garbage with tons of bugs and tedious gameplay, avoid.”
- “Employee tasking is tedious and confusing; forklift and pallet jack physics are completely screwed, and every fix patch brings new bugs.”
- “Moving everything yourself is tedious enough, but to spend hours doing it all only to lose your goods is unacceptable.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
38%
38%
The story in the game is criticized for being short and linear, with players encountering numerous bugs that hinder progress and disrupt gameplay. Many users express frustration over mission-related issues, such as ordering incorrect items, and suggest the need for an option to skip missions. Overall, the narrative experience is marred by technical problems and a lack of depth.
- “During one of the first missions, I had to buy a broom.”
- “Story of completing a refined malt contract.”
- “It is really short on missions, so be ready for that.”
- “Bugs that just freeze your gameplay or do not allow you to proceed with the main plot are literally everywhere. Most of the suggestions online are to restart the game or delete and download it again, which doesn't help if you're wondering.”
- “The gameplay is rather linear due to progression and the storyline.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of amusing moments, particularly with chaotic elements like the flying forklift, which adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. However, some players feel that the overall humor is lacking, especially in light of numerous bugs that detract from the experience.
- “Funny game”
- “Funny beer game”
- “It is a mix of management simulation, casual game, and adventure with stunning realism, varied gameplay, and humor.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a cash grab, with players expressing frustration over unaddressed bugs and the absence of promised content, leading to a perception of neglect from the developers.
- “This lack of commitment to their own game is unacceptable, and it feels like a cash grab.”
- “This game is nothing but a cash grab; it has a lot of bugs that are not being fixed, while missing a lot of the content shown on the store page.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
100%
The music in the game features a repetitive soundtrack that, while not particularly varied, effectively complements the realistic textures and animations, enhancing the immersive atmosphere of a beer factory.
- “Realistic textures and animations give the gameplay a special appeal, while music and sound effects create the atmosphere of a real beer factory.”
- “The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “While the realistic textures and animations enhance the gameplay, the music and sound effects do little to create an engaging atmosphere.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from performance and collision detection issues, leading reviewers to suggest that players may want to wait for improvements before diving in for a more polished experience.
- “This game has significant performance issues and poor collision detection. If you're looking for a more polished experience, I recommend waiting.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and unresponsive controls during critical moments.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that severely impacted gameplay, making it clear that the game needs better optimization before it's enjoyable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the transformative experience of interacting with the environment, where simple actions lead to surprising and magical outcomes, evoking a sense of wonder and engagement.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
300%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by realistic textures and animations, which contribute to an immersive experience, while the music and sound effects effectively evoke the ambiance of a genuine beer factory.
- “Realistic textures and animations give the gameplay a special appeal, while music and sound effects create the atmosphere of a real beer factory.”
- “The realistic textures and animations give the gameplay a special appeal, but the music and sound effects fail to create an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players fully.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of place.”