LOGistICAL
- February 15, 2017
- Sacada
- 63h median play time
Get on SteamLOGistICAL is a single-player business puzzle game with fantastic game mechanics that takes about 63 hours to beat. You transport cargo to complete towns throughout a large open-world map, with over 1,000 towns and various industries to explore. Each town presents its own puzzle, and you'll need to plan complex strategies, create cargo, and build industries to succeed. The game features truck upgrades, consuming towns, and varying truck capabilities to keep you engaged.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and provides a satisfying sense of accomplishment as players complete towns and manage resources.
- There is a vast amount of content available, with thousands of towns and numerous achievements to unlock, making it a great value for the price.
- The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, regularly updating the game and improving its features.
- The user interface is clunky and not very intuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
- The graphics and sound design are dated and lack polish, which may detract from the overall gaming experience.
- Some players may find the gameplay repetitive and grindy, especially as they progress to later stages with more complex requirements.
- graphics38 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 26 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated and simplistic, often compared unfavorably to titles from decades past. Many reviewers noted that the user interface is clunky and confusing, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these visual shortcomings, some players found the gameplay engaging enough to overlook the poor graphics and UI.
“Summarized by: addictive, simple graphics, a lot of game for your money.”
“However, I see it as a positive, since the overhead should be on the algorithms in the background, not on the pretty graphics.”
“It's got a bit of a learning curve, simple graphics, and kind of a wonky interface, but those just are just part of its charm.”
“The graphics are practically non-existent.”
“Not only are the graphics terrible, but they actually get in the way.”
“In its current state, the inconsistent user interface, the rough graphics, and the grating sound effects kill any desire to keep playing.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as addictive and engaging, with a solid core mechanic centered around resource management and logistics. However, many users criticize the poor user interface and controls, which can detract from the overall experience and make it difficult for new players to fully enjoy the game. Despite these issues, those who invest time in understanding the mechanics often find the gameplay rewarding and reminiscent of classic management games.
“Logistical is a seemingly simple puzzle game that slowly adds layers of complexity with an addictive 'just one more town' gameplay loop.”
“If you love a relaxing yet addictive style of gameplay, then it delivers in spades.”
“Hundreds and hundreds of commodities, and getting A to B to make C then ship off to D to add to E to make F and so on... the gameplay is what is keeping me playing despite any negative aspects of the game.”
“The underlying gameplay, once you manage to wrestle your way through the UI and controls, is actually really basic.”
“The gameplay is shallow and repetitive.”
“It throws you into the game straight into tutorials which is pretty good; I like games that get right into it and you learn as you go. But it's just a list of things to do, and you're not really sure why or how. Not much explanation, but you just do it to pass the quest. The UI is not very intuitive; it's pretty much a confusing mess. I am pretty sure a lot of people would just quit without giving it a fair go and taking the time to learn the mechanics, which is a shame because it becomes very enjoyable when you decode how to play it.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on the grinding aspect of the game are mixed; while some players find the grindy puzzles satisfying and enjoyable, others criticize the experience as tedious and bland, with complaints about poor graphics and annoying sound effects. Overall, the grinding can be rewarding for those who enjoy incremental progress, but it may feel excessive and pointless to others.
“It's bland grinding most of the time.”
“Bad graphics, annoying sound effects, and tedious gameplay that focused on micromanagement and grinding.”
“Just a stupid, grindy, boring, and pointless game.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players describing it as low-quality and reminiscent of outdated MIDI files. Users recommend muting the game and playing their own music or podcasts instead, as the in-game sound effects are also considered subpar. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable in a relaxed setting, the audio experience detracts significantly from its appeal.
“It's a good game to play whilst listening to music or having the TV on a second screen, or just before bed to wind down - though be careful you don't end up staying up too late!”
“Bring your own music or podcast, and you'll be set.”
“The only true con I can think of is the sound... I don't play the game with the sounds on and I play my music in the background.”
“The music is terrible... I've heard better on a Super Nintendo. The sound effects are literally a wad of bad engine sounds just constantly going, some reverse beeps and a 'ching' sound when you get some income from a delivery. The game is much more pleasant on mute.”
“I advise switching the sound off and listening to some music.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting performance issues, particularly in full-screen mode, and describing it as poorly optimized. However, players find the gameplay addictive and appreciate the learning curve, noting that upgrading industries is crucial for improving performance and managing multiple vehicles effectively. Overall, while the optimization may need improvement, the core mechanics and progression are engaging.
“There is a weird full-screen performance issue I cannot nail.”
“Very poorly optimized.”
“I was expecting an optimization game, where you need to optimize your routes or the contracts you fulfill, manage vehicle tours, capacities, and distances, that kind of stuff.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has notable stability issues, including glitches during loading, failures to access owned content, and occasional crashes or white-screen freezes.
“The game can be glitchy during loading, sometimes failing to load content that you own or not loading your current game properly. I've experienced occasional crashes and white-screen freezes.”
“Frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to enjoy the game, as stability issues disrupt the overall experience.”
“I often encounter issues with the game freezing or crashing unexpectedly, which significantly detracts from my enjoyment.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game's replayability could significantly improve with a user interface overhaul, indicating that the current design may hinder the overall experience and enjoyment of replaying the game.
“This game would be so much more enjoyable if it had a UI makeover.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to replay.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is refreshingly straightforward, focusing on mundane tasks rather than grand quests or heroic narratives, as it centers on the simple objective of delivering a truckload of bananas. This approach offers a unique and relatable perspective on everyday challenges.
“The story strips away any notion of quests or noble heroes saving the planet from certain doom, and instead looks us in the eye and says, 'Dude, you need to get this truckload of bananas delivered.'”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters or their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real emotional impact, leaving the overall experience feeling flat.”
“Character development is minimal, and many of the protagonists feel one-dimensional, which detracts from the overall storytelling.”
