Beer Factory
- June 30, 2023
- AKEL
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"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."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging concept centered around managing a brewery, which many players find enjoyable.
- The developer is actively working on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The graphics and overall presentation of the game are appealing, enhancing the immersive experience.
- The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and often unplayable in its current state.
- Many core mechanics, such as AI worker functionality and the forklift controls, are poorly implemented and lead to tedious gameplay.
- The game lacks sufficient content and depth, with many players feeling that it should have been released as an early access title instead of a full release.
- stability47 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, which significantly hinder gameplay and enjoyment. Players report issues such as freezing, getting stuck in environments, and frequent crashes, making the game feel unplayable at times. While some users express hope for future updates to address these problems, many recommend waiting for a discount before purchasing due to the current instability.
“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.”
- gameplay30 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the fun and immersive mechanics, while others criticize the numerous bugs and poorly executed features that hinder the experience. Many users noted that the core gameplay loop can feel repetitive and tedious, with issues like unresponsive mechanics and frustrating AI detracting from the overall enjoyment. Despite these flaws, there is potential for improvement with future updates, and some players still find the game engaging and recommend it for its interesting concepts and realistic elements.
“The overall gameplay and idea around the game is fun and brilliant, and it's a great game to pass the time and have a good couple of hours on.”
“Several aspects of gameplay are fun and well thought out.”
“Great game mechanics that are immersive; it's a really addictive game that makes you want to keep coming back.”
“I feel as if this is just a bad mechanic that should be an option to turn on.”
“The whole gameplay loop, as far as I can see, is getting the factory up and running - and that's it... I don't see any way to expand other than adding more of the same stuff.”
“Bought the game and when I 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) - I 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. 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 a waste of time and money, and mostly good attitude towards such an interesting game concept.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
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 glitches, particularly with the forklift, and some players noted a decline in graphical quality towards the end game. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially for fans of quality gaming experiences.
“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.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 elements, the overall sentiment is that the grinding mechanics detract significantly from the game's appeal.
“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.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some players find it amusing, particularly in chaotic moments like flying forklifts, others feel it lacks humor entirely and is overshadowed by bugs. Overall, opinions on the comedic elements are mixed, with some appreciating the lightheartedness and others finding it absent.
“Funny game”
“It is a mix of management simulation, casual game, and adventure with stunning realism, varied gameplay, and humor.”
“(The forklift may go flying at times; that's hilarious.)”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story is centered around completing a malt contract, but players find it frustratingly short and plagued by bugs that hinder progress, often requiring restarts or reinstallation to resolve issues. Additionally, the gameplay experience is marred by mission-related problems, such as receiving incorrect items, which detracts from the overall narrative engagement.
“The story of completing a refined malt contract is intriguing and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“The missions are engaging, but be prepared for a shorter experience than expected.”
“The narrative elements in the game provide a unique perspective on the tasks you undertake.”
“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.”
“I can't even finish the first missions because I've ordered 2 pallets and received 2 bags!”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a sense of wonder and surprise, as players experience a magical transformation when interacting with the environment, such as turning a corner to find objects morphing into a stack of pallets. This element evokes feelings of curiosity and delight, enhancing the overall emotional engagement with the game.
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by realistic textures and animations that contribute to the immersive gameplay, complemented by music and sound effects that authentically evoke the environment 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 atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
“Despite the potential, the environment lacks detail and depth, resulting in a flat experience.”
“The sound design is underwhelming, failing to enhance the atmosphere or draw me into the world.”
