Manufactoria 2022

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Manufactoria 2022 is a single player simulation game. It was developed by PleasingFungus and was released on August 16, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Manufactoria 2022" is a puzzle game where players program robots on an assembly line to inspect and sort items according to specific rules. The game features a variety of levels with increasing complexity, challenging players to optimize their code for efficiency. With its unique blend of programming and logic, "Manufactoria 2022" offers a satisfying and engaging experience for players who enjoy problem-solving.

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Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Manufactoria 2022 is a beautifully polished remake of a classic Flash puzzle game, featuring improved graphics and a wealth of new mechanics that enhance the original experience.
The game offers a large number of levels with a well-designed difficulty progression, allowing players to explore various solutions and optimize their assembly lines creatively.
It provides a cozy yet challenging atmosphere, making it enjoyable for fans of logical problem-solving and programming, with many puzzles that encourage deep thinking and optimization.

Some players find the user interface and instructions unclear, leading to frustration when trying to understand level requirements or navigate the game.
The game may not appeal to those who dislike the 'path creation' puzzle genre, as it requires meticulous planning and execution of each robot's path.
A few players expressed disappointment over the game's lighter tone compared to the original, feeling that it lacks the darker, satirical vibe that made the first game memorable.

gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging puzzle mechanics that involve assembling machines on a grid, offering a blend of simplicity and increasing complexity as players progress through over 100 levels. The game features improved graphics and introduces new mechanics while maintaining a familiar core experience reminiscent of titles like Zachtronics' Exapunks and Human Resource Machine. Overall, it successfully combines straightforward mechanics to enable intricate problem-solving, although some players find the story elements somewhat kitschy.
- “Lovely and challenging puzzle game with a cute art style featuring a unique gameplay approach somewhere between Zachtronics' Exapunks and Human Resource Machine.”
- “The gameplay is based on assembling machines to perform various tasks by placing parts in a grid.”
- “The underlying mechanics are simple, and so are the early levels, but the game slowly ramps up the complexity until you're implementing complex recursive algorithms on the factory floor.”
- “A small number of simple mechanics combine powerfully enough to let you do very complex things.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as quirky and somewhat kitschy, effectively commenting on the contradictions and moral dilemmas within modern technology and venture capital. While it offers a full campaign with engaging narrative elements, it primarily serves as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a deep exploration of its themes. The optional puzzles add complexity and depth, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The story does a really good job commenting on the dangers and contradictions and evil happening in modern tech circles, venture capital, etc., but it doesn't do more than comment.”
- “This early access is similar to the way Zachtronics do early access: all the gameplay is already there, the full campaign is playable with story and all.”
- “The story dressing is a little kitschy so far; I definitely liked the brutal simplicity of the malevolence engine, but the state machine gameplay absolutely holds up.”
- “Edit: As I've played more, I really feel like I need to comment on the story, so minor spoilers: The story does a really good job commenting on the dangers and contradictions and evil happening in modern tech circles, venture capital, etc., but it doesn't do more than comment.”
- “It wants you to laugh at how silly, short-sighted, or evil the things you are doing are, but in the story, it all works.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game excels in optimization, offering a variety of engineering puzzles that challenge players to improve their performance through multiple solutions and metrics. It combines satisfying gameplay with a blend of zen-like simplicity and complex tinkering, making it a dream for puzzle enthusiasts and optimization fans alike. Overall, it provides a rewarding experience for both completionists and those looking to enhance their optimization skills.
- “Delightful engineering puzzles that inspire optimization mania in the best zachlike manner.”
- “A zachlike in which you are judged by different performance metrics, levels have many ways of being beaten, and you progress by gaining knowledge when solving progressively more difficult levels.”
- “Its excessively satisfying to play and much like coding, I find a few logical steps in the dark lead to unexpected (but unoptimized) success.”
- “At times a simple zen puzzler, at times a tricky tinkerer for optimization fans, Manufactoria is a puzzle lover's dream.”
- “- you're a completionist and aren't confident in your optimization abilities.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game have received positive feedback, with many users noting significant improvements and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience. The visuals are described as better and more engaging, complementing the gameplay mechanics while maintaining a nostalgic connection to the original. Overall, the upgraded graphics contribute to a more appealing and challenging puzzle game.
- “This one has much better graphics and a few new interesting mechanics.”
- “I'm happy to say that this game is basically the same, just bigger with better graphics and a few tweaked mechanics!”
- “Lovely and challenging puzzle game with a cute art style featuring a unique gameplay approach somewhere between Zachtronics' Exapunks and Human Resource Machine.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a familiar yet refreshing blend of new tracks, complemented by stunning visuals. Players appreciate the chill and relaxing soundtrack, which is enjoyable enough to listen to for extended periods.
- “This is more of the same with great new music and visuals.”
- “Has a very chill, relaxing soundtrack that I could listen to for hours.”