Brewer

About

"Brewer" is a game where you manage a brewery in the beer-loving city of Novoprimorsk. Your goal is to craft 69 different types of beer, catering to 12 Staff management, pub management, and brewing are all part of the micro-management required to succeed in this competitive industry, where espionage can also play a role. Good luck, Brewer!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and addictive experience with a unique concept centered around brewing and managing a brewery.
Players appreciate the depth of management mechanics, including staff management, resource allocation, and the satisfaction of brewing beer.
The tutorial is well-structured, making it easy for new players to learn the game mechanics and enjoy the brewing process.

The user interface is cluttered and disorganized, making it difficult to manage inventory and schedules effectively.
The game suffers from bugs and crashes that can disrupt gameplay, particularly when trying to expand operations.
Many players find the micromanagement aspect tedious, requiring excessive clicking and manual input for tasks that could be automated.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging, featuring enjoyable mechanics like staff leveling and brewery upgrades, which enhance the overall experience. However, as players progress, the need for scheduling automated tasks can detract from the fun, leading to excessive clicking in minigames. Despite some minor frustrations, the game rewards effort and solid gameplay, making it a standout aspect.
- “Similarly, watching your staff level up and seeing the quality of everything improve is a fun mechanic, alongside the pub and brewery upgrades.”
- “In earlier stages of gameplay, it's fun to manage stock and staff, distribution, brewing, and scheduling.”
- “Its graphics might not be dazzling, but gameplay is where it shines.”
- “Having to schedule a task just to avoid pop-ups feels like a very strange game mechanic.”
- “As you scale out your operation, scheduling automated brewing is pretty much a must unless you want to spend 80% of your gameplay clicking on dials in the minigame. There's nothing wrong with the minigame, by the way - it's just not a front-and-center feature of the game, or it shouldn't be.”
- “I'm not a fan when they just get handed to you; this game rewards actual effort and solid gameplay.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered minimal and poor, though some players appreciate the cute art style and find the user interface acceptable. While the visuals may not be impressive, the gameplay is highlighted as the standout feature, making the overall experience enjoyable for those who appreciate the game's concept.
- “I like the cuteness of this game; the graphics look nice, the user interface is not as terrible as others have said, and the game is indeed repetitive, but that's not really a bad thing if you like the concept overall.”
- “Its graphics might not be dazzling, but gameplay is where it shines.”
- “The in-game graphics and art are minimal and poor.”
- “The graphics might not be dazzling, but gameplay is where it shines.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is largely perceived as lacking depth, with users noting that it offers little in terms of narrative structure. The overarching message revolves around resilience and the unpredictability of life, but the absence of a compelling plot detracts from the overall experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “There's really no story.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
- “The characters are underdeveloped and the plot is predictable.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits low replayability, yet many players find it worthwhile, noting that it still offers value even after completing it. Some users have enjoyed multiple rounds, indicating a degree of replay value despite the initial perception.
- “Replayability: low?”
- “Well worth the value; has replay value even after winning.”
- “Replay value - I've gone through a couple of rounds with this beast.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, being described as both hilarious and well-structured, making it an enjoyable experience for players looking to engage with its comedic elements.
- “This is a really funny game.”
- “This game is not only well-structured and easy to play, but also hilarious if you wish to Germanize yourself.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features a welcoming country-big band style that creates a relaxing atmosphere, providing players with a comforting experience right from the start.
- “Country big band music greeted me when I first opened the game.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no in-game purchases, indicating a completely free-to-play experience without additional monetization strategies.
- “There are no in-game purchases, which makes the experience feel fair and enjoyable.”
- “I appreciate that the game doesn't pressure players into spending money; it's refreshing!”
- “The absence of monetization tactics allows for a more immersive gameplay experience.”
- “The game feels like a cash grab with its excessive in-game purchases.”
- “I can't enjoy the game because it constantly pushes me to spend money.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating and makes it hard to progress without paying.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the manual process of ingredient buying, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and playability in the later stages. Adjustments to these small but cumbersome tasks could enhance the gaming experience significantly.
- “Little things, if changed, would make the game playable in its later stages - ingredient buying being just one, but in my opinion probably the most tedious manual aspect of the game that feels like it really shouldn't be.”
- “The grinding in this game is excessive and feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find myself spending hours on repetitive tasks that offer little reward, making the game feel like a slog.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, users find the game to be a good value for its price, though they note that it has some bugs that affect stability.
- “Good for the price, but it is a bit buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I experienced several glitches that disrupted my gameplay.”