Factory Engineer
- March 20, 2017
- Mind Leak
Get on Steam"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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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and relaxing experience for those new to factory building and automation games.
- It has potential for complex production lines and challenges, making it engaging for players who enjoy problem-solving.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on improvements, which is promising for future updates.
- The game feels unpolished and lacks depth, with a bare-bones tutorial and many mechanics that are poorly explained.
- There are significant performance issues, including fast scrolling causing screen tearing and lag when the factory becomes complex.
- Many players find the game repetitive and lacking in meaningful content, often comparing it unfavorably to better-established titles like Factorio and Big Pharma.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its pure mechanics and intriguing concepts, but it can become complex and challenging, particularly with production chains and machinery. Players often find themselves learning through trial and error, which can be frustrating, and while some mechanics are enjoyable, others may feel cumbersome. Overall, while the game offers a fun sandbox mode, it may not be as balanced or expansive as alternatives like "Big Pharma."
“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.”
“It is not a really bad game, but there are alternatives with the same gameplay/setting which are much better.”
“However, even in sandbox mode, your factories can end up feeling small and limited because of this game's limited mechanics and factory sizes.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of a clear narrative or progression, with players expressing a desire for more engaging goals and character development. Many feel that the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall experience, suggesting that improvements in storytelling and tutorials could enhance enjoyment.
“The achievements I am going to be referring to as if they were missions.”
“A story, better tutorials, and maybe some updated sprites, and I could see this really shining, especially at the relatively low price point.”
“Make a story or at least better goals.”
“No storyline or progression line that I can tell.”
“Having to make a certain amount of items 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 shine, especially at the relatively low price point.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as simple yet appealing, though some users feel they fall short given the game's price. While there is potential for improvement, many players find the overall entertainment value justifies the graphics quality, especially for casual gameplay.
“Graphics are simple but nice and practical.”
“Yes, there is some growth for improvement in the graphics.”
“I never have game crashes and I mod etc on many high-end games and I play all my games on the highest graphics settings with no problems; my PC handles this with ease.”
“The problem is that the graphics and the price are rubbish.”
“Yes, there is some room for improvement in the graphics.”
“To be honest, I love these kinds of games, and if I pay this money for a game that keeps me busy for even two evenings, I think it's entertainment value for money. However, I never have game crashes and I mod, etc., on many high-end games, and I play all my games on the highest graphics settings with no problems; my PC handles this with ease.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often comparing it to an overwhelming and monotonous task, such as counting grains of sand.
“Daunting as in tedious and annoying.”
“Attempting to make more is more tedious than counting all the grains of sand in a fishbowl.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a quick cash grab by the creator, indicating a lack of genuine value or investment in the player experience.
“The game feels like it was designed solely for a quick cash grab by the developers.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“I feel like I'm constantly being pushed to spend more, which ruins the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 and lacks information regarding items and their uses; even the tutorial glitches!”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game currently lacks any music, as it is still in early access, which has led to a notable absence of this aspect in the overall experience.
“Firstly, the game is very early access; for example, it is missing music entirely.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
