Beltex

About

Beltex is a factory-building game where you extract numbers from a map, construct mathematical operation buildings, and deliver numbers to a core building to advance to the next level. You can expand your production lines, unlock new buildings and numbers, and upgrade your belts and buildings for faster work. The game features a huge hex map for you to expand your factory.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 146 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is addictive and provides a relaxing experience, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.
It offers a simple and intuitive interface, allowing players to experiment with number combinations and factory layouts.
Great for casual play and a good introduction to automation games, especially for those who enjoy math.

The game lacks depth and complexity, becoming repetitive after a short period of time.
There are limited operations available, which can make gameplay feel simplistic and unchallenging.
The absence of automation features and late unlocks for copy/paste functions can lead to frustration and a lack of engagement in the later stages.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its relaxing and jazzy qualities, though some find it repetitive over time. While the soundtrack is described as "divine" and enhances the gameplay experience, users appreciate the option to disable it and listen to their own music if desired. Overall, the music adds a positive dimension to the game, despite some calls for more variety.
- “It's a great mind exercise with fantastic background music.”
- “The music, even though I have nothing like it on my playlist, is, to put it simply, divine.”
- “Also the soundtrack has no right being this damn good.”
- “I would have liked more background music tracks.”
- “The soundtrack gets old really quickly, but it's possible to disable it and listen to your own playlist, so that's a non-issue.”
- “The music is a little repetitive, but I really enjoy the jazzy soundtrack!”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its smooth mechanics and straightforward design, making it an excellent introduction to automation and factory games. Players appreciate the math-oriented factory mechanics, particularly the belting system, which encourages a compelling "just one more turn" experience as they unlock new upgrades and tackle increasing complexity. Overall, the game successfully balances simplicity with engaging progression.
- “I truly like the math-oriented factory gameplay.”
- “The mechanics are simple and easy to use, which makes this game a really good introduction to automation/factory type games.”
- “Surprisingly nice game: the mechanics are very straightforward, but over the course of the later levels and especially while there are still upgrades available, it creates an intense 'just one more turn' feeling.”
- “The game mechanics are overly simplistic and lack depth, making it feel repetitive after a short while.”
- “There is a noticeable lack of complexity in the gameplay, which can lead to boredom for experienced players.”
- “The gameplay feels unchallenging, as the mechanics do not provide enough restrictions or obstacles to keep it engaging.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the game's focus on streamlined mechanics, which eliminates unnecessary tedium and emphasizes enjoyable mathematical challenges. While some note that it becomes somewhat grindy towards the end, the achievement system provides motivating goals that enhance the overall experience.
- “It gets a bit grindy towards the end, which can be tedious.”
- “The grinding aspect can feel repetitive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the game has its enjoyable moments, the grinding can become overwhelming.”
optimization
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Players appreciate the optimization aspect of the game, highlighting the engaging math elements and hex layout that encourage creative problem-solving. The ability to repurpose factory components and develop efficient systems adds depth and enjoyment to the gameplay experience.
- “But beltex adds the fun math element and the hex layout, which are both a fun addition to this style of game, especially if you've spent a lot of time thinking of factory-style optimizations in a regular square layout.”
- “I loved finding creative ways to solve the higher-level numbers by reusing parts of my factory that were no longer needed in innovative ways (for example, turning 49 into 94 by taking 49 inputs, subtracting 2, then multiplying by 2) and building an optimized builder by having stores of 1000, 100, and 10.”
- “The optimization mechanics feel clunky and unintuitive, making it frustrating to achieve efficient layouts.”
- “I often find myself battling against the game's limitations rather than focusing on optimizing my factory.”
- “The lack of clear guidelines on optimization leads to a lot of trial and error, which can be quite discouraging.”
graphics
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The graphics have received a perfect score of 5/5, indicating that users are highly impressed with the visual quality and artistic design of the game.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, with incredible attention to detail that brings the game world to life.”
- “Every environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing vibrant colors and realistic textures that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The character models are impressively designed, making each character feel unique and immersive in the game's stunning visuals.”
story
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The story revolves around a character known as Math Man, whose mission is to consume every prime number, adding a unique mathematical twist to the gameplay. This premise combines educational elements with engaging gameplay, appealing to both math enthusiasts and casual players.