Green With Energy
- September 14, 2023
- Orbifold
Get on Steam"Green With Energy" is a simulation game where you, an engineer, strive to construct self-sufficient power grids for various communities, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Design solutions using solar, wind, and hydroelectric power, taking into account local weather patterns and climate. Compete with other players through in-game leaderboards to create the most efficient designs.
Reviews
- The game is fun and educational, providing insights into the energy transmission system and renewable energy sources.
- It features a unique puzzle concept that encourages players to think critically about optimizing their designs.
- The game has potential for expansion with more levels and mechanics, making it a relaxing experience for puzzle enthusiasts.
- The user interface is poorly designed and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- The game lacks depth and challenge, with many puzzles being solvable without adhering to budget constraints or efficiency.
- The overall execution feels unfinished, with unclear objectives and a lack of engaging mechanics.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet engaging mechanics that are easy to learn, providing a solid experience for a couple of hours. While the variety in levels keeps players interested, some reviewers expressed a desire for more challenging puzzles and clearer mechanics to enhance the experience. Overall, the game offers an educational aspect related to green energy, making it suitable for younger audiences.
“It's educational about green energy, and I found it useful for showing my child how different mechanics in the real world affect what power factories we need.”
“The mechanics seem very good and enjoyable.”
“The mechanics are simple enough to pick up instantly, but there's enough variety in the levels to keep you hooked throughout.”
“I wish the puzzles had some mechanics to follow in order to make the game more challenging.”
“I didn't expect the gameplay to be so... sokoban-like.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users noting that while they are visually appealing and stylistically pleasing, there is a consensus that more effort could have been made to enhance the environment, such as adding more buildings. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not a focal point of the game.
“The graphics look good and the style is nice.”
“Graphics 2/5”
“Graphics aren't that relevant in this game, yet a bit more effort in terms of more buildings, etc. would have been nice.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated low, with a score of 2 out of 5, indicating that players find limited incentive to revisit the game after completing it. Factors contributing to this include a lack of varied content and minimal changes in gameplay upon replaying.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as a relaxing backdrop that complements the gameplay, making it suitable for unwinding. However, it lacks complexity, suggesting that players should not expect a significant musical experience.
“Overall, I recommend this game, but do not expect much complexity. It is a relaxing game to unwind and play while listening to music or something.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the soundtrack to be bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“The audio quality of the music is subpar, and it feels like an afterthought in the game's design.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is intended to be relaxing, but players report that frustrations with gameplay mechanics detract from this intended experience.
“I find it very hard to do what I want to do, and this frustrates me, which is taking away from the relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
