iFactor

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iFactor is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by 10101 Software and was released on December 15, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

iFactor is an excellent way to have some challenging, strategic fun while practicing multiplication.

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Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a novel and strategic twist on Connect 4 using multiplication, appealing to math and puzzle enthusiasts.
Minimalist graphics and soothing audio create a focused environment for gameplay without distractions.
The difficulty progression is well balanced, introducing basic mechanics before ramping up complexity that refreshes and challenges the brain.

The lack of AI and single-player mode severely limits playability, making it only viable for local two-player games with someone else present.
Online multiplayer is effectively dead due to an extremely low player base, causing issues with finding opponents.
The game lacks tutorial and adequate in-game instructions, which can frustrate new players unfamiliar with the mechanics.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay of Ifactor is a novel and competitive 2-player PvP math game with a somewhat complex loop, focusing on strategic number multiplication based on the opponent's previous move. While it offers depth and uniqueness, its complexity may limit its appeal to a broader PC gaming audience.
- “Ifactor is a competitive 2 player PvP maths game with a somewhat complex gameplay loop.”
- “It's certainly a novel idea for a game and you can see there's some appeal in the depth of the gameplay.”
- “The gameplay loop is formed by the way you choose what numbers to multiply - you can only change one of the numbers used in the other player's previous turn.”
- “It's certainly a novel idea for a game and you can see there's some appeal in the depth of the gameplay... but on the other hand, this is Steam, for PC games.”
- “[b]gameplay[/b] - 0%”
- “[b]gameplay and user interactions (score – 0%)[/b]”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game does not include or feature any story elements. Users note the absence of a narrative, indicating that the story aspect is not applicable.
- “There is no story associated with the game.”
- “☐ story?”
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optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is highly optimized, running smoothly without any performance issues or lag, even on maximum visual settings. It is lightweight and maintains consistent performance.
- “The game is quite light; I didn’t notice any loss of performance or lag in my system even after using the best visual settings.”
- “[b]Performance[/b] - 100%”
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graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their vibrant colors and detailed environments, enhancing the overall immersion. Some users note occasional texture issues, but generally, the visual quality is considered impressive and appealing.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game requires a second live or attempt to be effective, indicating that progression may involve repetitive effort.