Cockwork Industries Complete
- November 7, 2019
- Digital Seductions
- 6h median play time
Cockwork Industries Complete is a single-player, erotic point and click game with an interesting plot and outstanding game mechanics. The game features delightful graphics, humor, and a thrilling tale of sex, science, deception, and panda plushies. Players learn the secrets of Cockwork Industries and romance its steaming-hot employees, though the game can be very grinding at times.
Reviews
- The game features stunning graphics and well-designed character models, making it visually appealing.
- The story is engaging with multiple endings, providing good replay value.
- The inclusion of diverse characters and the option for LGBTQ+ content is a positive aspect.
- The gameplay is hindered by frustrating mini-games that detract from the enjoyment of the adult scenes.
- The save system is limited, with only three slots and no option to save at will, making it tedious to replay for different outcomes.
- There are UI issues, such as the lack of a rollback feature and no quest log, which can lead to confusion about objectives.
- story178 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the characters and unique concepts, while others find the narrative confusing, simplistic, or unengaging. Many reviewers note the lack of a quest log or clear objectives, which can hinder progression and make the story feel disjointed. Overall, while the visuals and adult content are often praised, the story itself is frequently described as mediocre or forgettable, with some players expressing a desire for deeper narrative development.
“I can highly recommend it for the story part and the graphics part.”
“The story is interesting, and I like that the only indicator of changes to characters is through dialogue.”
“The story is pretty short and nothing groundbreaking but enjoyable for what it is.”
“This was such a confusing game and it wasn't the gameplay that was confusing, but the story.”
“The story is difficult to understand and follow, and mostly you'll be lost as to where to go next.”
“The plot is disappointing, tempting you with being able to swing multiple characters' stories at once and then being denied because you had apparently treated her poorly.”
- graphics93 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their high quality, stunning visuals, and detailed character designs, making it one of the best in its genre. Many reviewers highlight the impressive artwork and animations, particularly in adult scenes, although some note that the gameplay can feel slow and repetitive. Overall, the visuals significantly enhance the gaming experience, appealing to those who prioritize aesthetics in their gameplay.
“The graphics and rendering are very well done, as are the character designs.”
“This game has some extremely high quality going on for visuals.”
“The graphics are very nice and one of the best I've seen so far.”
“A graphically rich, but fairly mediocre game.”
“Graphics were comparatively static and disappointing.”
“There's basically zero options for graphic and screen settings.”
- gameplay50 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a point-and-click adventure with some puzzle elements, but it has received mixed reviews due to its simplistic mechanics and tedious nature. While the visuals and character models are praised, many players find the gameplay repetitive and frustrating, often requiring external guides to navigate effectively. Overall, the game offers a blend of enjoyable visuals and adult content, but the gameplay experience is marred by poor design choices and lack of depth.
“The gameplay is like old point-and-click adventure games with some quite good mini-games.”
“Overall, I recommend it if you like the visuals of the game and you enjoy point-and-click adventure gameplay with a simple but fun story.”
“This is a fun little dirty game with an interesting puzzle mechanic.”
“The gameplay was just pretty much point and click here, point and click there.”
“Sure, the art is beautiful, but it's the boring dialogue, nonsensical plot, and tedious gameplay that hold it back.”
“The characters look very good, but the really bad gameplay and problems with the text made me stop playing.”
- music16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its fitting and relaxing qualities, while others find it forgettable or even annoying over time. Many users express frustration over the lack of volume control options, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the background music is described as decent but not memorable, contributing to a somewhat lifeless atmosphere.
“This is helped by the fact that visually the game is very lovely and the background music fits well too.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
“The game has decent music and tacky but very fun and high-fidelity visuals.”
“The hardly noticeable background music makes the atmosphere feel a bit dead.”
“No options to change volumes (music, sfx, voice, etc.).”
“The music gets annoying after a while.”
- grinding14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often criticizing the mini-games and the need for multiple playthroughs to unlock content. While the beautiful animations and art are appreciated, they are overshadowed by the boring dialogue and convoluted plot, leading to a frustrating experience for many. The game offers two modes to accommodate different play styles, but the overall sentiment leans towards the grinding being a significant drawback.
“The animations though, which most people play these games for, are completely ruined by a tedious mini-game system with unforgiving results.”
“You will need many playthroughs to unlock everything and it only gives you 3 save slots.... so tedious.”
“A pretty basic point and click game, that seems to suffer from some fairly random writing, tedious minigames and a convoluted plot.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the different dialogue choices and mini-games that encourage multiple playthroughs, others find the experience limited due to frustrating mechanics or a lack of compelling reasons to replay. The adventure mode and shorter length contribute positively to replay value, but certain endings and gameplay elements may deter players from returning frequently.
“While maybe not the lengthiest game, it does a nice job with the mini games and providing ample replayability based upon the choices the user can make.”
“It has high replay value too because it's short, but just in the right way.”
“Beside that this game is awesome; it has a lot of replayability :)”
“The game sadly isn't all that replayable, so I won't bother trying to see the rest before a year or so has passed.”
“I could only get into playing it once; the ending made it lose any replayability with the final button that needs to be pressed being impossible to tap at the right moment because its timer is too short to click the button in time.”
“Has some replay value to unlock the other sex scenes.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players noting its ability to provoke genuine laughter through clever writing and amusing scenarios, including unexpected endings and entertaining easter eggs. However, the humor is often intertwined with controversial themes, such as sexism and creepiness, which may not resonate with all players. Overall, it strikes a balance between being funny and provocative, making it a memorable experience.
“I just kept laughing and laughing until my eyes glazed over with tears of laughter.”
“This game also features a great deal of humor and a few Easter eggs I found quite amusing.”
“But I have to give the devs props for that, simply because I found some of those references funny as hell.”
- character development6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through well-executed character designs and graphics, featuring a compelling dark protagonist and engaging NPCs. Players appreciate the meaningful choices available at the game's start, which enhance the narrative and align with the overall storyline. The combination of decent animations and a solid plot contributes positively to the character development experience.
“The graphics and rendering are very well done, as are the character designs.”
“To me, I enjoyed seeing a dark protagonist, the character designs of the NPCs, and that there are valuable options at the start of the game, between choosing to play casually (recommended) and adventure mode.”
“The storyline is good and in line with the character development.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has been criticized for its frustrating mechanics, where players can be penalized for minor mistakes in rhythm-based minigames, leading to poor performance ratings that feel inconsequential. Despite these performance issues, the overall impact on gameplay is minimal, as it primarily affects cosmetic outcomes rather than the game's progression or narrative.
“And yes, it will skip the game after 30 seconds and go to the next scene, and then talk about how poor your performance was and not unlock all the scene variables.”
“Then it's a rhythm clicker puzzle to proceed through the sex scenes with no indication of how many mistakes you can make before failing due to poor performance.”
“If you miss a single click, you receive poor performance.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players report a generally smooth gameplay experience with minimal glitches, although some have encountered issues like black screens and buggy achievements. While the game features appealing content, the presence of bugs and loading problems detracts from the overall stability.
“Nothing encountered [hasn't happened to me but apparently sometimes it glitches out into a black screen; they have a force reload button to fix that.]”
“- Buggy achievements (I got none).”
“It is loading, but it is doing nothing to my disk; even troubleshooting the game takes more disk space than the game itself.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a playful silliness that enhances the fun experience, although some players find the background music to be too subtle, contributing to a somewhat lifeless ambiance. Overall, the design choices promote a relaxing gameplay environment that complements the overall atmosphere.
“This game has 'silliness' written all over it, and that really sets a fun atmosphere!”
“Compact, well-thought-out design choices create a good, relaxing gameplay atmosphere.”
“The hardly noticeable background music makes the atmosphere feel a bit dead.”
“The environments lack any real sense of immersion, making it hard to feel connected to the game world.”
“The lighting is too flat and uninspired, which detracts from the overall mood of the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes a significant amount of content, which some users note features diverse advertising, including LGBTQ+ representation.