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Factory Engineer

48%Game Brain Score
gameplay
graphics, story
48% User Score Based on 87 reviews

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About

"Factory Engineer" is a first-person factory building simulation game. Players must design, build, and manage their own factories, balancing efficiency and resources to meet production goals. The game features a variety of tools and machines, allowing for the creation of complex manufacturing systems. Overcoming challenges and optimizing production is at the core of this immersive factory engineering experience.

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48%
Audience ScoreBased on 87 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions

  • The game offers a fun and engaging factory-building experience, especially for newcomers to the genre.
  • There is potential for complex production chains, which can be satisfying to set up and manage.
  • The developer is responsive to community feedback and has shown willingness to improve the game.
  • The game feels unpolished and lacks essential features such as a comprehensive tutorial and options menu.
  • Controls are clunky, with issues like overly fast scrolling and a lack of hotkeys for common actions.
  • Graphics and UI are basic, and the game suffers from bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • gameplay
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by its pure mechanics and complex production chains, which can be challenging and often require players to learn through trial and error. While some mechanics are enjoyable, particularly in sandbox mode, others can become cumbersome, leading to a feeling of limitation in factory size and functionality. Overall, while the game offers intriguing concepts and a fun experience, there are better alternatives available that provide a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience.

    • “The gameplay is as pure as it can be, but the production chains get really complex and can be quite challenging (for me at least ;-)).”
    • “The fourth introduces the complexities of machinery, electrical components, and is a straightforward intro into these mechanics.”
    • “With given conditions, the game starts easy and makes you learn the mechanics of the game, then gets complex and then again challenging.”
    • “Unfortunately, you have to learn most of the mechanics of the game by trial and error.”
    • “However, even in sandbox mode, your factories can end up feeling small and limited because of this game's limited mechanics and factory sizes.”
    • “It is not a really bad game, but there are alternatives with the same gameplay/setting which are much better.”
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as basic and reminiscent of browser game quality. While some appreciate the simplicity and art style, others criticize the overall visual presentation as poor and lacking detail. Despite the animations being well-executed, there is a consensus that the graphics do not meet expectations, especially given the game's price point.

    • “Graphics are simple but nice and practical.”
    • “They are not bad, just really basic, but I feel that is an art style the developer is going for rather than a lack of attention. The animations are well made, though.”
    • “Yes, there is some growth for improvement in the graphics.”
    • “Ultimately, the graphics are kind of poor.”
    • “While the graphics are browser game quality and the user interface and usability are pretty primitive, the overall production chain is relatively decent.”
    • “The problem is that the graphics and the price are rubbish.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express disappointment with the lack of a cohesive storyline or character development, feeling that the game relies too heavily on achievement-based goals rather than engaging narratives. Many suggest that incorporating a story or more defined objectives would enhance the overall experience and make gameplay more enjoyable. Overall, the absence of a compelling narrative is seen as a significant drawback.

    • “A story, better tutorials, and maybe some updated sprites, and I could see this really shining, especially at the relatively low price point.”
    • “No storyline or progression line that I can tell.”
    • “Having to make a certain amount of resources in a limited time isn't really fun; a story or even characters would make the experience a tad more enjoyable.”
    • “A story, better tutorials, and maybe some updated sprites could really make this game shine, especially at the relatively low price point.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many users finding the soundtrack repetitive and annoying. Players express a desire for more variety in the music selection or the option to disable it entirely to listen to their own music. Additionally, some note that the game is still in early access and lacks sufficient musical content.

    • “Need more variety of different music.”
    • “The music in the game can get rather repetitive, although I would give some credit to the developer as the game has a rather solid base for its current early access stage.”
    • “I would like some more soundtracks in the game, or the option to turn off the music so I can play my own music while playing.”
    • “Firstly, the game is very early access; for example, it is missing music entirely.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often comparing it to monotonous tasks like counting grains of sand. The repetitive nature of clicking through large rows of conveyors adds to the annoyance, making the grinding experience feel daunting.

    • “Daunting as in tedious and annoying.”
    • “Attempting to make more is more tedious than counting all the grains of sand in a fishbowl.”
    • “I find it kind of tedious if you have a rather large row of conveyors you have to click every time.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization aspect of the game is highlighted through its focus on complex systems like belts, inserters, and production chains, suggesting that players interested in automation and logistics will find the game engaging. Users are encouraged to try the demo to assess performance and optimization firsthand before purchasing.

    • “If you are interested in belts, inserters, factories, intermediate products, production chains, automation, optimization, and logistics, before you buy 'Factory Engineer', just head over to 'Factorio's' shop page and download the demo.”
    • “The optimization in this game is severely lacking, making it frustrating to manage complex production chains.”
    • “I expected better performance optimization; the game often lags during intense factory operations.”
    • “The lack of optimization leads to a cluttered interface that makes it hard to focus on logistics and automation.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a quick cash grab by the creator, indicating a lack of genuine investment in player experience or value.

    • “The game feels like it was designed solely for a quick cash grab by the developers.”
    • “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money to enjoy the game fully, which ruins the fun.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, noting confusion due to a lack of information about items and their uses, as well as glitches present even in the tutorial.

    • “It's confusing, lacks information regarding items and their uses, and even the tutorial glitches!”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”

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