Mechanica

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Mechanica is a single player and multiplayer open world survival game. It was developed by Deimos Interactive and was released on February 28, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Mechanica is an open-world survival game with a heavy focus on building and programming. Create your own bases, defenses, manufacturing systems and more. Explore the map and expand the scope and complexity of your creations. Step into a open-world, post-apocalyptic map populated by menacing robots. Establish your first base and begin automating. Improve your defenses with a range of devices to k…

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Audience ScoreBased on 462 reviews

gameplay23 positive mentions

stability9 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines programming with survival and factory building, which many players find engaging and fun.
The programming mechanics are intuitive and allow for creative automation, making it enjoyable for players interested in coding.
The art style and atmosphere of the game are appreciated, with many players expressing hope for future updates that could enhance the experience.

The game has been abandoned by the developer, with no updates since early 2022, leaving it in an incomplete and buggy state.
Many players report that the game lacks content and depth, leading to a repetitive experience after a few hours of gameplay.
There are significant bugs and issues, such as problems with resource spawning and game crashes, which detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay in Mechanica has received mixed reviews, with players praising its innovative mechanics and programming system while expressing disappointment over the lack of content and the developer's decision to discontinue updates. Many users find the game enjoyable and engaging, particularly for those who appreciate automation and crafting elements, but some feel it falls short compared to similar titles like Scrap Mechanic. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state leaves much to be desired in terms of content and ongoing support.
- “Great game mechanics, no bad controls or broken controls, very snappy when using the programming and building system (that's good for me, but when you're building, if you don't like the snapping, you're able to disable it.)”
- “The gameplay is amazing, and continues to get better as it's patched and updated.”
- “It perfectly combines elements of crafting, automation, farming, exploring, and combat, that gives you freedom to explore the world and the amazing programming mechanics.”
- “No survival mechanics spawn, so it's not even like you can play it how it was... had real potential.”
- “The introduced research system is just a grindfest and time consumer; it's not adding anything to the gameplay and the experience of the player.”
- “I understand the game is in early access and very early development, but at the moment I'm missing a lot of content for proper gameplay.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the unique art style and simplicity, while others criticize it for being outdated and lacking detail. Many users note performance issues, including lag and low frame rates, even on high-end systems, suggesting that the graphics may not be optimized. Overall, the visuals are described as either charmingly simplistic or disappointingly unfinished, with a need for improvement in both quality and content.
- “Building, coding, traps, automation, all in 3D with great graphics.”
- “This is fun because the graphics and the poly look of the world seem like a nice touch.”
- “I love the graphic style.”
- “Even dropping my refresh rate down to 60Hz, enabling VSync, and turning the graphics down did nothing but help bump the FPS up to about 30 with some bad lag spikes.”
- “There's no story whatsoever, bad graphics (I don't care about game graphics at all, but these are just polygons), the map is really small; it feels as if it was an unfinished and abandoned game put on sale, just to see if anyone would buy it as is.”
- “The graphics and art style are very washed-out and 'dusty.' Looking at it depresses me.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate a significant lack of story in the game, with many players expressing a desire for a narrative or campaign mode to enhance the experience. While some appreciate the creative aspects of item combination and multiplayer potential, the absence of a coherent storyline leaves the game feeling hollow and unfinished. Overall, players feel that a proper introduction or goal-oriented narrative would greatly improve the gameplay.
- “Other than these issues, I'm having a blast. In a vacant world in need of a campaign and story, usually this would feel hollow, but the ability to combine items and programming into pre-made gadgets and put them on the workshop is a really interesting idea and fun to tinker with.”
- “I also feel like there should be at least a small, but proper textual introduction to some sort of storyline. All the game seems to be is very random and coming out of nowhere. Maybe it would also be a good tie-in with a sort of goal to the game, which will make it feel so much more finished.”
- “And I like that multiplayer is being thought of; that does sound amazing for this game. But maybe let's focus on story and map creation, for example, a bit more base creation items.”
- “Good for the first few hours then gets very boring and has nothing to do. Maybe include a story mode or something where you have to build things to defend yourself and maybe a tutorial so that it is quicker to understand; otherwise, you are sat there for a while just wondering what to do and how to do it because things don't make sense.”
- “I also feel like there should be at least a small, but proper textual introduction to some sort of storyline. All the game seems to be very random and coming out of nowhere. Maybe it would also be a good tie-in with a sort of goal to the game, which will make it feel so much more finished.”
- “There's no story whatsoever, bad graphics (I don't care about game graphics at all, but these are just polygons), the map is really small; it feels as if it was an unfinished and abandoned game put on sale, just to see if anyone would buy it as is.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, while others report a relatively smooth experience with only minor issues. Many users express disappointment over the game's current state, citing a decline in stability since previous updates, though a few appreciate its charm despite the imperfections. Overall, the game's stability appears inconsistent, with a notable divide in player experiences.
- “Fairly bug-free, simplistic, and fun.”
- “A real shame too; it was a decent game a few updates ago, but it's a dead-on-arrival, buggy, non-working mess now.”
- “Now it's buggy and broken, and several things that were scheduled to be re-implemented will now forever be broken.”
- “However, that promise quickly turned into disappointment as I realized that the game was plagued with bugs, glitches, and an overall lack of polish.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment to progress. While some enjoy the satisfaction of automating resource collection and crafting systems, others feel that the grind can be tedious and confusing, particularly in the early stages. Overall, the combination of crafting, automation, and exploration offers a rewarding experience, but the grind may deter some players.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Fun once you figure it out; otherwise, it's confusing and grindy.”
- “Just like other survival games, progression seems tedious, but I had fun creating automated systems with all the things you can build in this game.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players have noted that the game suffers from significant performance issues, with reports of low frame rates even on capable hardware, such as a Ryzen 2700x and RTX 3070. While the game offers an interesting concept and enjoyable gameplay, it is in dire need of optimization to enhance performance and overall experience.
- “The concept is interesting and the game is pretty fun, but it's missing a few functions and it's desperately in need of some optimization.”
- “Fun little programming/survival/optimization game with good potential.”
- “It needs improvements in performance. I ran it on a Ryzen 2700X and RTX 3070, with ~15 power banks, ~30 solar panels, and some laser sentries with automation, and I only got 10 fps.”
- “The concept is interesting and the game is pretty fun, but it's missing a few functions and is desperately in need of optimization.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers generally appreciate the game's overall style and atmosphere, noting it as a positive aspect that enhances the overall experience.
- “The overall style and atmosphere are captivating.”
- “The game's atmosphere immerses you in a beautifully crafted world.”
- “The ambiance created by the visuals and sound design is truly enchanting.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely regarded as very funny, with users appreciating the developer's ongoing updates that introduce new humorous content.
- “This is a very funny game, and the developer keeps updating it and bringing new content.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever writing and hilarious character interactions.”
- “I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and absurd situations throughout the game.”