Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue
- July 12, 2024
- Games Incubator
Get on SteamChocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue is just part of the gameplay that awaits you in the full version of the game.Even automatons love chocolate in the world of Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue! Welcome to Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue, where cogwheels and steam work overtime to create the most delicious chocolate! Use your clockwork workshop full of gourmet machinery to create every…
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Reviews
- Charming and enjoyable with a delightful steampunk vibe, making it a fun and relaxing experience.
- The game has great potential with engaging mechanics and beautiful graphics, making it easy to get lost in for hours.
- The tutorial is helpful, and the ability to create chocolate from scratch adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
- Controls can be frustrating and imprecise, making it difficult to complete tasks without errors.
- The demo feels limited in content, with repetitive tasks and a lack of variety in orders.
- There are technical issues such as lag and bugs that detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with players appreciating the whimsical graphics and basic mechanics but criticizing the cumbersome heating and crafting systems that feel unnecessarily slow and grindy. Many users express a desire for more streamlined controls, such as temperature selection and improved mouse accuracy, as well as additional features like a player-owned storefront to enhance long-term engagement. Overall, while the prologue offers a glimpse of potential, there are significant areas for improvement to make the gameplay more enjoyable and rewarding.
“Even though it was only the prologue, I'm loving the graphics and the mechanics of the game.”
“It guides you through all the basic mechanics and sets off to create magic.”
“Realistic crafting mechanics and NPCs; I really want to learn more about them throughout our working together.”
“The heating mechanic is really terrible in my honest opinion; there is no way to tell what temperature it is until you stick the spoon in to stir, which in itself got a warning from the bot that it's too cold to stir. This prompted me to put the spoon down and increase the temperature, which in turn led me to turn up the heat.”
“I'd love to see some mechanics improved, such as being able to select a temperature on the stove instead of having to very carefully watch it slowly start to move up in time. The recipe book has an animation that plays every time you open it, which at times can be very often.”
“I feel without this game having a player-owned store, this game is going to get boring fast, as there's no interesting gameplay after 1 to 2 hours of play.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are praised for their smooth performance and unique aesthetics, particularly the steampunk style, which enhances the visual experience. However, some users noted minor issues such as initial lag at high settings and a few aesthetic flaws that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the graphics are generally considered a strong point of the game.
“Even though it was only the prologue, I'm loving the graphics and the mechanics of the game.”
“Visually, their use of a newer format has really resulted in some significantly improved aesthetics, and that's something I hope to see going forward with other Playway releases.”
“The aesthetics are generally really unique.”
“While I find the game to be an absolute delight, there is a minor aesthetic flaw that catches my discerning eye.”
“I do have a huge amount of lag when I first start the game with very high graphics settings; changing them to high then back to very high fixes the issue.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received for its relaxing ambiance, but some players find it repetitive and hope for a greater variety in tracks in future updates. While the current piece fits the short showing, there is a desire for more diverse music options.
“Also, the ambiance and music are very good and relaxing.”
“The music does get a little repetitive over time, so I hope they add more.”
“I hope to have different music playing, but given this was a short showing, I understand the one piece of music.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and not particularly rewarding, expressing a desire for more streamlined options to enhance gameplay. The whimsical steampunk theme is appreciated, but the current grinding mechanics detract from the overall experience, especially when it comes to designing chocolate in a grid format.
“I think it is whimsical that you're going down this Willy Wonka route and into a steampunk style. However, I do hope that you have options to industrialize the cooking station, robots, etc., to make the gameplay more seamless and the grinding more worth it, because at the moment, the grinding doesn't seem very worth the effort.”
“The design of chocolate is a bit tedious if you want to arrange it in a grid.”
- stability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, user experiences with stability are mixed; while some report a smooth and lag-free experience, others encountered significant bugs during the prologue tutorial that hindered gameplay.
“It wasn't buggy or laggy at all for me, and it wasn't too clunky (or at least it was better than a lot of simulator games).”
“The prologue tutorial was buggy for me, and I just had to give up.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's steampunk theme significantly enhances its atmosphere, immersing players in a nostalgic setting with well-designed buildings and equipment that evoke a sense of the past. Overall, the atmosphere is widely praised as engaging and well-crafted.
“The steampunk theme adds an extra spark for a perfect atmosphere.”
“The buildings and equipment transport you back to the old days; the game has a very good atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance and good graphics, making it accessible and enjoyable for new PC gamers without being overly demanding on system resources.
“My first review being new to PC gaming, so far so good. Fun little game, really enjoyable, good graphics, runs smoothly, and is not overly taxing on the brain!”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect received mixed feedback, with some users expressing disappointment over certain quest elements, such as the lack of interaction in acquiring items like milk, which appears too conveniently rather than requiring player effort. This has led to a perception of the narrative feeling somewhat uninspired or lacking depth.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable enough to recommend trying it for free.
“Funny, definitely worth trying for free!”
“The humor in this game had me laughing out loud!”
“I love how the game incorporates clever jokes and puns throughout!”
