Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator
- September 29, 2022
- Auroch Digital
- 26h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator" is a game that lets you become a master brewer, using a variety of ingredients and equipment to create your own unique beers. With a realistic simulation of brewing chemistry, you can experiment with recipes, enter competitions, and unlock better equipment to build your reputation. Customize your beers with personalized labels and designs, and chill out in a sandbox mode. Share your recipes with others via Steam Workshop and discover the art of homebrewing in this celebration of craft beer.
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Reviews
- The game provides a fun and engaging way to learn about the beer brewing process, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced brewers.
- The graphics and overall presentation are charming, creating an enjoyable atmosphere for players as they experiment with different recipes.
- The game allows for creativity in brewing, enabling players to create their own recipes and customize their brewing experience.
- The game is riddled with bugs and issues, including game-breaking glitches that hinder progress and a lack of updates from the developers.
- The user interface can be clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage ingredients and follow recipes effectively.
- Many players feel that the game lacks depth and realism in certain aspects of brewing, such as sanitation and precise measurements, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story31 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story mode offers a mix of engaging quests and charming narratives, though it suffers from bugs and difficulty spikes that can hinder progress. While some players appreciate the depth and flexibility in brewing mechanics, others find the lack of polish and clarity in tutorials frustrating. Overall, the story adds a layer of enjoyment, but it could benefit from improvements to enhance the player experience.
“This captivating game features a charming storyline that adds an extra layer of enjoyment.”
“I enjoy the pace that the story mode has and it isn't overloading you with information or holding your hand.”
“From the perspective of the home brewer, the game is very accurate and detailed, and I'm loving the story so far.”
“Game-breaking bugs, quests that can't be finished.”
“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.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the realistic and engaging mechanics of home brewing, while others find the controls clunky and the overall experience poorly structured. Although the game offers a creative mode for exploration, many users note that the awkward mechanics and janky UI detract from the enjoyment. Overall, it appeals to those interested in brewing simulations but may not satisfy a broader audience due to its slow pace and lack of polish.
“The game offers a realistic experience that celebrates the art of beer brewing, providing an engaging and satisfying gameplay.”
“If you like games like Car Mechanic Simulator and want to experience/learn about the homebrewing process, I highly recommend this game.”
“There's definitely 20+ hours of gameplay here for the money, which I think is acceptable.”
“I didn't play long enough to find any serious bugs, but I did notice that the overall mechanics feel extremely clunky.”
“The idea is good, but the game is simply slow, boring, and the gameplay loop is poorly structured.”
“Needs some UI and gameplay improvements as the menus are very janky and prone to the buttons or hotkeys not working properly.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and warm art style, creating a cozy and aesthetically pleasing environment. However, some users noted that certain graphical elements, such as tube graphics and UI details, require improvement, and there are occasional bugs and clipping issues. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable, they are not groundbreaking and could benefit from further polish.
“It is a really interesting game, fun to play, nice graphics, feels smooth.”
“The graphics of the game are actually quite beautiful. I definitely recommend turning all the graphics to low if you don't have a great computer; it does not impact performance much, and it's still very beautiful even on low settings.”
“The game is aesthetically very pleasing and kind of made me want to try brewing myself.”
“Tube graphics need work.”
“Nothing mindblowing about graphics or sound -- but then again, a game like this doesn't need to have insane visuals or anything.”
“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).”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be buggy and unfinished, with numerous glitches and issues that hinder gameplay, such as freezing during tutorials and inaccurate mechanics. While some players still find it enjoyable despite these problems, the lack of updates and support from the developers has left many frustrated. Overall, the stability of the game is a significant concern, making it difficult to recommend until improvements are made.
“The publisher made a good game here and had a solid community, but it's buggy. They've completely walked away without even patching the obvious bugs the last update caused, and won't open it for modding so that the players who loved it can fix the problems.”
“I have troubleshot this to death, but I can't even get through the tutorial because it freezes and crashes.”
“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), and some things are just inaccurate, especially regarding time (an immersion chiller doesn't take hours upon hours to cool the wort).”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as repetitive and sometimes feels like an afterthought, with some players noting its calming effect while others find it lacking in variety. Despite its shortcomings, the music contributes to a cozy and relaxing atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience, especially during specific gameplay moments. However, the audio design can be problematic, particularly when using headphones, as the sound may only come from one side.
“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.”
“There is a slow story progression mode, but I wouldn't say it's blowing me away for that matter; better to chuck on some tunes while you play as the music is repetitive.”
“The 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.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and poorly designed, with a frustrating interface and long tutorials that detract from the experience. While it offers a fun take on home brewing, the repetitive tasks, particularly the pouring mechanics, are seen as a significant drawback that requires a considerable time investment. Overall, the game appeals to those who enjoy simulation but may overwhelm others with its lack of user-friendliness and excessive grind.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It's so tedious and not particularly user-friendly, but it scratches a particular obsessive simulation itch I can't quite explain.”
“If all you want to do is try beer recipes, this game has a lot of tedious steps.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is mixed; while some players find it runs smoothly and is enjoyable, others report significant performance issues after extended play, including overheating and slowdowns. The graphics are praised for their beauty, but players with less powerful computers are advised to lower settings for better performance. Additionally, some users note clunky controls and minor lags that could benefit from improvements.
“It's great, runs smoothly, fun.”
“The graphics of the game are actually quite beautiful. If you don't have a great computer, I definitely recommend turning all the graphics as low as you can (FYI, this does not impact performance much; it's still very beautiful even on low settings). I personally enjoy the gameplay, just a home brewer slowly making their way big, experimenting and trying new things.”
“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.”
“Terribly unoptimized.”
“I don't care that much, but there are some clunky controls and minor performance lags that could do with a fix, especially seeing as how you really need these processes to be accurate in measuring grain, for example.”
“Not performance-wise; but controls.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it genuinely funny while also appreciating its simulation elements. Despite some debates about the game's status, the comedic aspects are highlighted as a strong point.
“Until now, a very funny but a real sim game!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be heartwarming, as it invites them to engage in a wholesome brewing adventure that fosters a sense of creativity and connection through the art of craft beer creation.
