MegaFactory Titan

About

MegaFactory Titan is a factory building game set on Saturn's moon Titan, where you strip mine resources, build and manage a smart factory, and trade with colonists. As warring factions emerge, you can profit by fulfilling their requests for weapons and vehicles. The game features fast construction, advanced logistics systems, and unique play styles for each faction.

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Play Modes

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

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews

emotional2 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on factory building with its pull-based logistics system, allowing for more flexible and strategic resource management.
Active developer support and frequent updates show a commitment to improving the game based on community feedback, enhancing the overall experience.
The integration of competing factions and economic dynamics adds depth and variety to gameplay, making it engaging and challenging.

The game suffers from performance issues and bugs, including crashes and clunky UI, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Many players find the complexity of the systems overwhelming, with a steep learning curve that can make it difficult for newcomers to get started.
The AI and pathfinding for vehicles can be frustrating, leading to logistical nightmares and hindering efficient factory operations.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The gameplay of the game has undergone significant changes, with some players expressing disappointment over the departure from its original mechanics, which they found enjoyable. However, others appreciate the depth and unique systems introduced, highlighting the game's resource management and factory-building elements as engaging and fun. While there are some bugs and UI issues, the overall experience is seen as promising, especially for an early access title.
- “This game reminds me a lot of Songs of Syx; at first glance, it may be easy to dismiss based on the graphics or initial look, but once you actually play and start to understand some of the systems, there are some deep and endless gameplay mechanics at work.”
- “Several gameplay changes, bug fixes, as well as visual improvements make it now more playable.”
- “For an early access game, it already has a lot of gameplay.”
- “Unfortunately, the developer has been completely rewriting the core gameplay mechanics, rather than focusing on what was an incredible base and building from there.”
- “The core gameplay loop has changed to the point where I just can't say it's fun anymore.”
- “In general, it feels like the dev is currently prioritizing certain aspects of simulation (trash, waste, physical presence of items) over gameplay and that is reflected in the player's enjoyment of the game.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The story aspect of the game is centered around missions and tasks that players find engaging, though some express frustration with difficulty spikes and bugs that hinder progress. While the variety of missions is noted as lacking, the ability to receive quests from different factions adds a layer of depth. However, issues with AI claiming land and mission-related bugs detract from the overall experience, leading to player dissatisfaction.
- “This game has missions, which is great because there is never a time when I think, 'So, what do I do next?'”
- “Being able to get missions from the other factions in the world is a fantastic way of getting money in a game like this.”
- “Game is fun enough... the only thing that ruined it totally for me is that once you buy an area, a place you want more of the spots around you but cannot afford them early on.”
- “Key systems such as sound and quests don't work at all.”
- “The bug where mission reward vehicles are counted as rented is annoying too.”
- “So far I had 1 crash, and the only bug I found was the inability to complete trash missions from some factions (but not from others).”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's stability is mixed; while it runs well on Linux and has improved in handling orders with fewer long freezes, some users still experience bugs and occasional stutters. Overall, many players prefer the current state over previous issues with unresponsive gameplay.
- “Runs great on Linux.”
- “The game is smooth and bug-free; I love the music (and I usually turn off the music in games).”
- “I've barely scratched the surface and it's already a buggy, frustrating mess.”
- “During that time, the FPS drops from buttery smooth max to some lower ranges with stutters - but I would rather have the stutter than the mentioned freezes where you start to wonder if you should alt-F4 out of the game and reload.”
- “And buggy.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, but users still report persistent bugs and performance issues, particularly in late-game scenarios and at higher resolutions. While some players appreciate the performance boost, they note that further rebalancing and additional anti-aliasing options are needed to enhance the visual experience and reduce choppy edges.
- “I miss more anti-aliasing options as the edges get choppy at times, but overall a huge performance boost is noted.”
- “Updating my review, which while I did (and still) recommend this to automation fans, was about the performance issues on 4K resolutions (unsure if that's changed in the multiple updates since then).”
- “There are still bugs here and there, performance is not good sometimes, and some things require rebalancing.”
- “There is still - I can only guess here - the performance issue related to rerouting a lot of orders/items (can happen quite often if you carelessly connect unfiltered storage to the whole network).”
- “Late game factories also seem to have some performance issues in general.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some players initially find them underwhelming, they appreciate the depth of gameplay mechanics that emerge once engaged. However, there are mentions of performance issues, suggesting that even high-end systems may require lower settings for optimal play. Overall, the visuals are seen as a downside compared to the game's intricate systems.
- “This game reminds me a lot of Songs of Syx; at first glance, it may be easy to dismiss based on the graphics or just the initial look, but once you actually play and start to understand some of the systems, there are some deep and endless gameplay mechanics at work.”
- “And good graphics.”
- “The one downside is the visuals.”
- “This game reminds me a lot of Songs of Syx; at first glance, it may be easy to dismiss based on the graphics or just initial look, but once you actually play and start to understand some of the systems, there are some deep and endless gameplay mechanics at work.”
- “64 GB DDR4 Corsair 3200MHz RAM and I'm told to turn the graphics down. Hmm.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and depth, often finding it engaging enough to keep on while playing, despite typically preferring to turn off game music. The soundtrack enhances the overall smooth and immersive gameplay experience.
- “This game reminds me a lot of Songs of Syx. At first glance, it may be easy to dismiss based on the graphics or initial look, but once you actually play and start to understand some of the systems, there are some deep and endless gameplay mechanics at work.”
- “The game is smooth and bug-free; I love the music (and I usually turn off the music in games).”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “While the gameplay mechanics are interesting, the soundtrack feels uninspired and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the immersion and enjoyment.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect to be enjoyable and less tedious compared to similar games like Factorio, but they feel it requires better optimization. Additionally, the combat system is perceived as somewhat repetitive and could benefit from added depth.
- “Combat needs something extra as it's a bit tedious at the moment.”
- “Fun (and way less tedious than Factorio) but needs better optimization.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience that evokes strong positive emotions, highlighting its heartwarming qualities and expressing gratitude for its emotional impact.
- “Thank you, qswitched. This is a very wholesome game feature.”
- “So with that, a heartwarming thank you for this game :)”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that recent gameplay changes, bug fixes, and visual improvements have significantly enhanced the game's replayability, making it more enjoyable to revisit.
- “The game offers a variety of gameplay changes and visual improvements that enhance its replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the numerous bug fixes and gameplay adjustments.”
- “The visual enhancements and gameplay tweaks make returning to the game a rewarding experience.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere in "Megafactory Titan" is characterized by a complex and intricate crafting system that emphasizes resource gathering and processing, creating a sense of depth and challenge. Players experience a more streamlined approach to item creation compared to similar games, allowing for a focus on larger-scale projects like nuclear bombs, which enhances the game's immersive and ambitious feel.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of a living, breathing world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged for hours.”
- “The game's atmosphere is rich and layered, creating a sense of tension and wonder that enhances the overall experience.”