MegaFactory Titan

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MegaFactory Titan is a single player strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Q Switched Productions, LLC and was released on February 23, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 105 reviews

music2 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game offers a unique take on factory automation with a pull-based logistics system, allowing for more complex and interesting production chains.
The developer is highly responsive to community feedback, quickly addressing bugs and implementing improvements, which enhances the overall experience.
The game features a rich environment with various factions and missions, providing a sense of purpose and engagement beyond just factory building.

The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game's mechanics, especially for newcomers.
The game suffers from significant balance issues, with overwhelming disasters and enemy attacks that can easily wipe out progress, leading to frustration.
Many players find the tutorial lacking and the learning curve steep, making it hard to grasp the game's systems and objectives.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
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, despite some UI issues and gameplay quirks. Overall, while there are mixed feelings about the direction of the gameplay, many acknowledge its potential and fun mechanics, especially for fans of the genre.
- “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
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its frustrating mission structure and frequent bugs, which hinder progress and enjoyment. Players express dissatisfaction with the difficulty of completing quests due to resource constraints and AI interference, while also noting that the variety of missions is lacking. Despite these issues, some players appreciate the presence of missions as a way to guide gameplay and earn rewards.
- “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.”
- “Fun factory game; they make it a little too difficult, almost quit, but hopefully it gets better after this mission.”
- “Then the other factions bomb, spamming you every 2 minutes with some bullshit quest which you cannot complete because you are going to be bankrupt in the first week.”
- “Key systems such as sound and quests don't work at all.”
- “Speaking of missions, the variety is not great.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Overall, user reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report significant improvements with fewer long freezes and better handling of commands, others experience frustrating bugs and performance issues, particularly with frame rate drops and occasional stutters. The game runs well on Linux, but some users still encounter stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “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.”
- “One marauder rocket buggy destroys 15 of my light combat vehicles before they've even fired a single shot.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while players note a significant performance boost, issues persist, particularly in late-game scenarios and at higher resolutions. Bugs and performance dips, especially related to network management and graphical settings, detract from the experience, indicating a need for further optimization and balancing.
- “I miss more anti-aliasing options as the edges get choppy at times, but overall a huge performance boost is noted.”
- “There are still bugs here and there, performance is not good sometimes, and some things require rebalancing.”
- “Late game factories also seem to have some performance issues in general.”
- “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).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback; while some players initially find them underwhelming, they appreciate the depth of gameplay mechanics once engaged. However, there are mentions of performance issues that may require lowering graphics settings, suggesting that the visuals may not be optimized for all systems. Overall, the graphics are seen as a potential drawback in an otherwise compelling game experience.
- “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 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.”
- “64 GB DDR4 Corsair 3200MHz RAM and I'm told to turn the graphics down. Hmmm.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with players appreciating its quality and integration into the gameplay experience, even from those who typically prefer to turn off in-game music. The soundtrack enhances the overall smooth and engaging mechanics, contributing to a deeper appreciation of the game.
- “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).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable and less tedious compared to similar titles like Factorio, but they feel it requires better optimization. Additionally, combat is perceived as somewhat repetitive and could benefit from added depth.
- “Combat needs something extra as it's a bit tedious at the moment.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a heartwarming experience, highlighting its wholesome features that evoke positive emotions and gratitude.
- “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 enhancements have significantly improved 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 the game is characterized by a complex and immersive crafting system that demands players engage in intricate resource management and processing. Unlike simpler games, it offers a more streamlined approach to creating advanced items, such as nuclear bombs, which enhances the sense of achievement and depth in gameplay. This complexity contributes to a rich and engaging environment that keeps players invested in their progress.
- “The atmosphere in this game is incredibly immersive, drawing you into a world that feels alive and vibrant.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
- “The game's atmosphere is so well-crafted that it feels like you're part of a living, breathing environment.”