Industrial Petting
- March 17, 2020
- Another Yeti
Get on Steam"Industrial Petting" is a simulation game where you become a pet engineer, tasked with taming and building factories to automate petting of exotic creatures on a distant planet. Your goal is to supply the galaxy with ethically sourced, happy pets. Play alone or with friends in drop-in drop-out multiplayer, discover the planet's secrets and create unique evolutions of local wildlife.
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Steam Deck
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Reviews
- The game is fun and engaging, with a cute art style and enjoyable gameplay mechanics.
- It has a solid core gameplay loop that encourages creativity and problem-solving.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on updates, showing potential for future improvements.
- The game currently lacks content and depth, making it feel incomplete.
- There are several bugs and performance issues, particularly in VR, which can hinder the experience.
- Some players find the controls clunky and the movement mechanics frustrating.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, featuring a solid core experience with cute graphics and a peaceful atmosphere. However, some users note that it lacks depth and has rough edges, indicating that it may still be in development. Overall, it offers an entertaining experience, particularly in its current early access state.
“I know firsthand how hard this can be to achieve, and the gameplay is solid so far.”
“Industrial Petting may still be in early access, but for all of the rough edges, it has definitely got a really fun core gameplay loop.”
“It's good, with cute graphics and peaceful and entertaining gameplay.”
“The current build offers a fun little core gameplay experience but is lacking in depth.”
“I know firsthand how hard this can be to achieve, and the gameplay so far is solid.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be somewhat buggy, typical for an early access launch; however, the developers are actively addressing these issues, which is encouraging for players.
“It's a little buggy, but the dev is working on it pretty hard, so it's what an early access launch should be.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a charming and minimalistic art style that is both cute and polished, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable gameplay experience.
“The art style is very cute - minimal but not amateur.”
“It's good, featuring cute graphics and peaceful, entertaining gameplay.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“The character models are poorly designed and don't match the quality of modern games.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story in the game is considered minimal, with some users feeling that it lacks depth and content, drawing comparisons to other titles like Slime Rancher and Satisfactory. Additionally, there are concerns about the game's price relative to its limited narrative offerings.
“Slime Rancher meets Satisfactory; the price could be a bit cheaper given the limited content and storyline so far.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and somewhat monotonous, yet engaging enough to make time fly. Players initially find it charming, especially in relation to the pets, but later shift their focus to more intense gameplay strategies.
“A relaxing game, the music is monotonous yet entertaining, making time fly. You fall in love with the pets at first, then switch to hardcore mode, thinking about how to craft them efficiently so they can receive love later.”
“The music is monotonous but entertaining, making time pass quickly. You fall in love with the pets at first, only to switch to hardcore mode, thinking about how to craft them efficiently so they can receive love later.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.”
“While the music fits the theme, it fails to engage and often feels like background noise rather than an integral part of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its relaxing and chill vibe, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment and recommendation from players.
“The only reason this is getting a recommendation from me is that I really like the chill atmosphere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the animals possess a unique comedic charm and contribute to a distinctly styled world that enhances the overall experience.
“The animals are funny and have their own unique style; in fact, the whole world has a distinct charm to it.”
“The humor in this game is clever and keeps you laughing throughout your adventure.”
“I love how the dialogue is filled with witty one-liners that catch you off guard and make you chuckle.”
