Beltex

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Beltex is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Notional Games and was released on July 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 170 reviews

music6 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

Beltex offers a relaxing and enjoyable gameplay experience, making it a good background game with nice music.
The hexagonal grid allows for creative building patterns and simplifies the construction process compared to other factory games.
The game is easy to understand and provides a satisfying challenge, especially for those who enjoy math and automation.

The game can become repetitive and lacks depth, with limited mechanics and only three basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication).
Achievements can be frustrating due to nonsensical requirements, leading to wasted progress and potential resets.
The late unlocking of features like copy/paste and blueprints can hinder gameplay and make the experience feel tedious.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the quality and enjoyment of the soundtrack, particularly its jazzy elements. However, some players find it repetitive and express a desire for more variety or additional tracks to unlock as they progress. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, its limited selection can lead to monotony over time.
- “Also, the soundtrack has no right being this damn good.”
- “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.”
- “Canned music makes it feel even more bargain brand.”
- “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.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally well-received, characterized by straightforward mechanics that evolve into a compelling "just one more turn" experience, especially with upgrades. While some players find the achievement system grindy and occasionally at odds with the game's mechanics, the smooth performance and engaging math-oriented factory gameplay, particularly the belting mechanics, make it a strong introduction to the genre. Overall, players appreciate the potential for complexity and hope for future enhancements.
- “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 mechanics are simple and easy to use, which makes this game a really good introduction to automation/factory type games.”
- “The mechanics are simple and easy to use, which makes this game a really good introduction to automation and factory-type games.”
- “I truly like the math-oriented factory gameplay.”
- “I particularly like the belting mechanics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat present, particularly when aiming for all achievements, which can sometimes conflict with the game's mechanics. However, many appreciate the streamlined gameplay that focuses on enjoyable mathematical challenges, with the grind serving as a motivating factor for goal setting. Overall, the experience is considered positive despite the occasional grind.
- “A bit grindy if you want to get all the achievements (a couple of them make you play against its own mechanics), but overall quite good.”
- “Gets a tad grindy at the end, but the achievements made for good goal setting and I really enjoyed playing through this.”
replayability
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Both games offer exceptional replayability, with users noting that they are nearly endlessly playable.
- “Both games are nearly endlessly playable and highly replayable.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and endings, I find myself coming back for more every time.”
optimization
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Players appreciate the optimization aspect of the game, highlighting the ability to creatively repurpose factory components and implement efficient storage systems to enhance productivity. This encourages innovative problem-solving and strategic planning within the gameplay.
- “I loved finding creative ways to solve higher-level numbers by reusing parts of my factory that were no longer needed. For example, I turned 49 into 94 by taking 49 inputs, subtracting 2, then multiplying by 2. I also built an optimized builder with stores of 1000, 100, and 10.”
- “The optimization mechanics in the game are incredibly satisfying, allowing players to streamline their factories and maximize efficiency. It's rewarding to see your hard work pay off as you refine your processes.”
- “I appreciate how the game encourages players to think critically about resource management and optimization. Every decision can lead to significant improvements in productivity, making each playthrough unique.”
- “The optimization mechanics feel clunky and unintuitive, making it frustrating to streamline my factory's efficiency.”
- “I often find myself battling against the game's poor optimization, which leads to lag and performance issues during complex builds.”
- “The lack of clear guidelines for optimizing resources results in a steep learning curve that detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
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, making exploration a visual delight.”
- “The character models are incredibly realistic, and the animations are smooth and fluid, enhancing the overall experience.”
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.