Factor Y
- August 27, 2024
- Martin Buck Software
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Reviews
- The game features a unique module system that allows for creative problem-solving and offers a fresh take on factory management.
- Despite its rough edges, the game has engaging mechanics and is enjoyable for fans of the genre, with active development promising future improvements.
- The game is affordable, making it a worthwhile investment for players who appreciate factory simulation games.
- The user experience (UX) is poorly designed, making basic actions like building and deleting structures cumbersome and frustrating.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial, which can lead to confusion for new players trying to understand its mechanics.
- It feels like an early prototype rather than a polished product, with many systems needing refinement and optimization.
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simple and basic, which some players find detracts from the overall experience, especially given the game's complexity. While there are hopes for improved visuals in the future, the current aesthetic is seen as inconsistent across different areas. Despite these criticisms, many players still recommend the game for its content and value.
“The graphics are simple in aesthetics but the game is a fully featured factory experience with a tech tree, a large multi-planet map, and some unique features such as nesting modules.”
“The visuals are not just about aesthetics; while better graphics would enhance the experience, the core interactions when building the base can be quite painful.”
“Despite the graphics being basic, I still recommend the game for its price and content, as it offers a lot of value.”
“The visuals are inconsistent; some parts look different from others, and I hope more constant visuals are coming later.”
“I'm not too keen on this game mainly due to the unnecessary complexity and the graphics being so basic.”
“It's not just about the visuals; even though better graphics would help, the painfulness of basic interactions when building the base is a significant issue.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a blend of simple presentation and well-designed mechanics that enhance problem-solving enjoyment, making it a worthwhile experience for genre enthusiasts. However, some players find that the controls detract from the overall fun, overshadowing the potential of the game's systems and mechanics.
“It's difficult to put into words, but sometimes a simple presentation with well-thought-out mechanics makes for a fun game where you focus on solving the problem. At this price, it's definitely worth it if you like the genre.”
“There's definitely a lot of systems and potential and interesting mechanics, but the controls make all of that unfun.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that the game experiences lag issues after reaching a certain point in progress, specifically around research level 3. However, as it is currently in beta, there is an expectation that optimization improvements will be implemented.
“After a certain progress, it became a bit laggy (around research 3), but I'm in beta, so some optimization will be done for sure.”
“The game suffers from significant performance issues, especially during intense battles, making it frustrating to play.”
“I encountered frequent stuttering and frame drops, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as intriguing, eliciting strong opinions that may vary from person to person; however, the reviewer personally leans towards a positive appreciation of it.
“The music is intriguing; it might be a love or hate thing, but personally, I'm more on the love side.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is uniquely crafted, making the music a standout feature of the game.”
