Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue

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"Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue" is a simulator game set in a steampunk world where you run a chocolate factory. Create a variety of chocolates to satisfy customers from different lands and altitudes, using gourmet machinery in your clockwork workshop. Learn customer preferences to win them over and discover the world through their personalities. The prologue offers a taste of the full game to come.

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

Chocolate Factory Simulator: Prologue screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay8 negative mentions

The game features a beautiful and engaging steampunk aesthetic that many players find charming and immersive.
Players enjoy the relaxing gameplay and the satisfaction of completing orders, with many expressing excitement for the full release.
The demo provides a solid introduction to the mechanics, with easy-to-learn controls and a fun chocolate-making process.

Many players have reported frustrating controls and mechanics, particularly with measurement and heating, which can lead to mistakes and a lack of clarity.
The demo is criticized for being too limited in content, with repetitive tasks and a lack of diverse orders, leading to a feeling of boredom.
Technical issues such as lag, jittery movement, and bugs have been noted, detracting from the overall experience and making the game feel unpolished.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews highlight significant concerns with the heating mechanic, which lacks clarity and precision, making it frustrating for players. While the whimsical steampunk aesthetic and graphics are appreciated, many feel that the current grinding mechanics are not rewarding enough, and there is a strong desire for improvements such as temperature selection and the addition of a player-owned storefront to enhance engagement and variety in gameplay. Overall, the prologue offers a glimpse of potential, but many players worry that without substantial updates, the game may become monotonous after a short period.
- “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 that without this game having a player-owned store, it is going to get boring fast, as there doesn't seem to be any interesting gameplay after 1 to 2 hours of play.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received positive feedback for their smooth performance and appealing aesthetics, particularly the unique steampunk style. However, some players have experienced initial lag at high settings, which can be resolved by adjusting the graphics options. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received for its relaxing ambiance, but players express a desire for more variety, as the single piece currently featured can become repetitive over time. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, there is hope for additional tracks in the future.
- “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.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 many feel that 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 designing of chocolate is a bit tedious if you want to put it in a grid arrangement.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, user experiences with stability are mixed; while some players report a smooth and stable gameplay experience, others encountered significant bugs during the prologue tutorial that hindered their progress.
- “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 game ran smoothly without any noticeable issues, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I experienced no crashes or glitches, which really enhanced my enjoyment of the game.”
- “The prologue tutorial was buggy for me, and I just had to give up.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, reviewers consistently praise the game's atmospheric quality.
- “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.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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! It's a fun little game, really enjoyable, with good graphics. It runs smoothly and is not overly taxing on the brain.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs seamlessly on my mid-range PC without any hiccups.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized this game is. It allows for a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of engagement, particularly regarding the quest mechanics, such as the unrealistic appearance of items like milk, which detracts from the immersion. Players feel that requiring them to purchase items would enhance the narrative experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, leaving their actions feeling unconvincing and forced.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and enjoyable enough to recommend trying it for free.
- “Funny, worth trying for free.”