Logistical: Earth

About

"Logistical: Earth" is a massive open-world strategy puzzle game where you transport cargo to complete cities across the globe. With nearly 50,000 towns, over 165,000 businesses, and high-resolution satellite maps, the game offers detailed views of the entire planet. It starts small and grows with you, with free updates and content released regularly to cover the entire planet. The game aims to join all continents with shipping and air freight.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 196 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and addictive puzzle experience that can keep players engaged for thousands of hours.
It features a massive world with intricate logistical challenges, making it a great game for those who enjoy strategic planning and problem-solving.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, regularly updating the game and providing support through a helpful Discord community.

The user interface is poorly designed, often described as clunky and reminiscent of outdated software, making navigation frustrating.
The tutorial and in-game guidance are lacking, leaving players confused about basic mechanics and objectives.
The game can feel overwhelming due to the amount of busywork required, which can overshadow the enjoyment of solving puzzles.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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17%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique supply chain puzzle approach, offering thousands of hours of engagement, but is marred by excessive busywork and a lack of clear information, leading to a frustrating experience at times. While it simplifies some aspects compared to previous installments, it still retains complexity that is somewhat alleviated through contracts that explain mechanics. Overall, it represents a culmination of refinements in the logistical series, though performance issues can detract from the enjoyment.
- “An incredible addition to the logistical series, with thousands of hours of gameplay. As I continue to progress in this game, I will also update this review.”
- “I have followed the evolution of logistical from the beginning (I spent several hundred hours in the earlier installments), and Earth is the culmination of countless refinements, from the UI's functionality to the actual gameplay intricacies, and much more than that.”
- “The gameplay seems neat, but the amount of busywork and lack of information presented makes this game an absolute slog.”
- “Very unique gameplay, essentially setting up the supply chain as a massive puzzle game to be solved rather than as a tycoon simulation style game.”
- “Thankfully the complexity is mitigated by opening contracts that provide an overview of gameplay mechanics and systems.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
57%
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The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they feel outdated, reminiscent of technology from two decades ago. While the world map graphics are praised for their detail and accuracy, the in-game visuals are considered minimal and lacking effort. Overall, players suggest that those who can overlook the graphics may still enjoy the game.
- “In logistical 2, the graphics were much more pleasing and also more fulfilling.”
- “Roads are geographically incredibly correct - the map uses satellite footage similar to what you'd encounter with Google Maps, even zoomed right in to the individual houses level of detail (and you can zoom in and out just as far as you'd expect from the same technology too).”
- “If you can support this game with your own fantasy and look over the graphics, you will have a grand time!”
- “The graphics are something you could run on a computer from 20 years ago.”
- “Cryptic icon menus that don't seem to work properly; the graphics (I know this is not a graphical game) are horrible.”
- “- In Logistical 2, the graphics were much more pleasing and also more fulfilling.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game exhibits a mix of stability experiences; while some users report charming glitches and bugs, others highlight a smooth performance with no crashes or slowdowns, reminiscent of its predecessor. Overall, stability seems to vary, with some players embracing the quirks while others enjoy a seamless experience.
- “It runs great, just like Logistical 1 used to.”
- “No glitches, no slowdowns, no crashes.”
- “Ah, and you know what; on top of all this, it's buggy.”
- “It has its glitches, and perhaps that adds to its odd charm.”
- “It has its glitches, and perhaps that adds to its odd charm.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players express frustration with the monetization model, wishing for a straightforward purchase option instead of being inundated with ads and microtransactions. There is a strong desire for a game experience free from any monetization elements.
- “Ever wish you could just buy the game instead of having ads and microtransactions thrown in your face?”
- “Also, no monetization at all.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find that the grinding mechanics in the game effectively maintain their interest and prevent the experience from becoming tedious over time.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is widely regarded as a relaxing and enjoyable element, enhancing the overall experience for players as they engage with the gameplay.
- “For me, a totally relaxing experience where I just play a bit and listen to music.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's vastness ensures that players will not easily memorize the sequence of contracts and resource discovery, which enhances its replayability despite a perceived lack of variation.
- “Fortunately, the game is so huge that you'd never be able to memorize the order in which you have to complete contracts and discover resources, so this lack of variation doesn't affect replay value.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players appreciate the ongoing updates and performance improvements that enhance the game's optimization, indicating a commitment from the developers to refine the gaming experience.
- “The game still receives lots of updates and performance improvements, which I personally love.”