Brewmaster
- September 28, 2022
- Auroch Digital
- 3h median play time
"Brewmaster is a single-player and multiplayer Business Simulation game that allows you to discover and master the art of homebrewing. Participate in competitions, perfect authentic brewing techniques, and experience the first realistic beer brewing game. However, be aware of the numerous bugs that may affect gameplay."
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Reviews
- The game provides a highly informative and engaging experience, effectively teaching players about the beer brewing process.
- It features a relaxing atmosphere with charming graphics and a cozy art style, making it enjoyable to play.
- Players appreciate the ability to experiment with different recipes and ingredients, fostering creativity in brewing.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, particularly with UI navigation and resolution support, making it unplayable for some users.
- Many players find the controls clunky and unintuitive, especially when it comes to measuring and pouring ingredients accurately.
- The lack of depth in gameplay and a reward system can lead to a repetitive experience, especially for those looking for more challenge or business management elements.
- story23 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story mode offers a blend of challenges and quests that enhance the gameplay experience, providing a sense of progression and opportunities for creativity in brewing. While players appreciate the depth and pacing of the story, some have noted issues with bugs and a desire for a richer narrative, particularly in the late game where certain tasks can become frustratingly difficult. Overall, the story mode is engaging, though it could benefit from additional polish and expansion to improve clarity and enjoyment.
“I'm only a few years into the story, and there appears to be much more to come, with plenty of unlocks and a real sense of progression.”
“I enjoy the pace that the story mode has, and it isn't overwhelming with information or holding your hand.”
“The story mode seems fun so far, and I love that you can go off the beaten path immediately and ignore recipes if you want to make your own concoctions to satisfy the job requirements.”
“The only major problem I've encountered is in the brewmaster 'story mode', especially in the late game; the lack of in-game beer styles means completing certain jobs is unnecessarily difficult.”
“Story/tutorials could use a bit of polish or expansion, especially when moving to the first all-grain recipes where a few terms and steps seem to be assumed.”
“A little bit glitchy such as if you buy the wrong items for the mission you're pretty much stuck, but I believe it will be patched later on.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, featuring a lovely art style that creates a cozy and relaxing environment. However, some users note that while the visuals are nice, they are not groundbreaking and suffer from minor bugs and UI issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the graphics contribute positively to the game's immersive atmosphere, with potential for future improvements.
“Lovely art style - really a relaxing environment, music is just great while you're working, and it feels cozy.”
“The brewing is pretty detailed, graphics and sounds are good.”
“Amazing game, I love how in-depth it is along with the sounds and graphics.”
“Nothing mindblowing about graphics or sound -- but then again, a game like this doesn't need to have insane visuals or anything.”
“It's buggy (counter flow and plate chillers completely strip ibus and hop flavor), the UI is awkward (can't see the pinned recipe when retrieving ingredients), there are graphical errors that should have been caught ages ago (the icons for the stout glass and the IPA glass are switched, LME shows the wrong product name on the tin), and some things are just inaccurate especially as regards time (an immersion chiller doesn't take hours upon hours to cool the wort).”
“As of right now, for the cons, there are only a few quality of life updates that I would like to see in the future from a UI perspective, and some of the visuals need a bit more polishing (text looks strange sometimes, some word wrapping issues, some textures and certain objects clipping into one another).”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-crafted and enjoyable, particularly for fans of simulation games like Car Mechanic Simulator, but it suffers from some janky UI and menu issues that can hinder the experience. While the core mechanics are engaging, players note that the gameplay loop can feel slow and repetitive, lacking the variety found in other simulators. Overall, the game offers a decent amount of content, but improvements in user experience and gameplay structure are needed for a more satisfying experience.
“Graphics and gameplay are well-made.”
“The game is enjoyable as intended for those who don't abuse game mechanics, which you won't get punished for by the game anyway.”
“There's definitely 20+ hours of gameplay here for the money, which I think is acceptable.”
“Needs some UI and gameplay improvements as the menus are very janky and prone to the buttons or hotkeys not working properly.”
“The idea is good, but the game is simply slow, boring, and the gameplay loop is poorly structured.”
“Other simulator games, like Car Mechanic Simulator, have more diverse problems/scenarios to keep you entertained.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many players experiencing frequent freezes, crashes, and various visual glitches that hinder gameplay. While some users express enjoyment despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the game is currently too buggy and problematic to recommend, suggesting that potential players should wait for fixes before purchasing.
“I have troubleshot this to death, but I can't even get through the tutorial because it freezes and crashes.”
“The initial release is a touch buggy here and there, including some that block certain paths later on.”
“It's buggy (counter flow and plate chillers completely strip ibus and hop flavor), the UI is awkward (can't see the pinned recipe when retrieving ingredients), there are graphical errors that should have been caught ages ago (the icons for the stout glass and the IPA glass are switched, LME shows the wrong product name on the tin), and some things are just inaccurate especially as regards time (an immersion chiller doesn't take hours upon hours to cool the wort).”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and cozy, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere while players work. However, some users feel it can be an afterthought, particularly noting issues with audio balance when using headphones, as the sound often comes from a single side. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, its implementation could be improved.
“Lovely art style - really a relaxing environment, music is just great while you're working, and it feels cozy.”
“This might sound silly, but there's a nice sense of satisfaction when you reach the tasting phase for your beers in this game and see them get poured into a cup (maybe it's the visual effects & the music???).”
“Very in-depth, the music is so calming I almost fell asleep.”
“Music feels like an afterthought.”
“Since the music comes from a radio in one corner of the room, if you play with headphones, the music is often in one side of your ears.”
“The music is so calming I almost fell asleep.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of tasks like waiting for water to heat and the cumbersome pouring system, which lacks helpful measurement assists. This leads to a sense of frustration as these mechanics detract from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“But after a while, the loop of waiting for the pot of water to fill up, then heat up, and adding x grams of this and that gets pretty tedious.”
“It definitely needs some more work; things like the pouring system quickly become annoying and tedious with no current hope of a measurement assist.”
“But there doesn't seem to be any way around the most tedious aspect of this game: pouring.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game is primarily focused on control mechanics rather than performance, with users expressing a desire for additional content, such as various drink types, to be included as standard rather than as expansions.
“Not performance-wise; but controls.”
“I can see there being many expansions like cocktails, gin, wine, etc., which based on the current price and performance should all be included as standard.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Current reviews indicate that the game's replayability is lacking, with players expressing hope for future updates to enhance the experience. As it stands, many suggest it may not be worth revisiting.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its clever blend of humor and simulation elements, providing players with a genuinely entertaining experience that balances comedic moments with realistic gameplay.
“Until now, it's a very funny yet realistic simulation game!”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
