Microbes and Machines

70%
Game Brain Score Based on 27 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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In "Microbes and Machines," players manage a microbe factory, balancing resource production and machine upgrades while navigating an immersive narrative with multiple endings. Strategically design machines, optimize resource allocation, and make story-altering decisions in this unique blend of factory simulation and text-based gameplay. Your choices directly impact the development of your microbe colony and its inhabitants' fate in this innovative gaming experience.

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70%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game offers great value for its price, providing over 5 hours of gameplay for a low cost.
  • It features enjoyable core mechanics and a cute art style, making it a fun and charming experience.
  • The game has good replayability and progression mechanics, allowing players to improve with each run.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay, with limited enemy variety and boring room designs.
  • There are significant bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including issues with the UI and random generation.
  • Upgrades feel minimal and often do not enhance gameplay, leading to frustration with difficulty spikes.
  • gameplay12 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by enjoyable progression mechanics and a satisfying core loop that encourages replayability, despite some repetitiveness and a lack of impactful upgrades. While the procedural system is well-received, players feel the game could benefit from a unique defining mechanic to elevate it further within the roguelike genre. Overall, the mechanics are solid, making it a fun experience for fans of the genre.

    • “Good and cool progression mechanics; the procedural system is also good.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is satisfying and fun, making you want to repeatedly come back to chip away at it.”
    • “I really enjoyed the difficulty and replayability of the game; I think the mechanics are good and lead to plenty of replays trying to get further in the levels.”
    • “The upgrades don't enhance gameplay elements in any way, so what's the point of adding upgrades if the enemies are just going to be made harder?”
    • “The only major thing holding this game back is a key defining mechanic that is unique to this game only and no other roguelikes; this is a really good foundation that only needs one more major unique mechanic to be a really quality roguelike.”
    • “Short and simple with enjoyable base mechanics, if a bit repetitive at times.”
  • music4 mentions

    The game's music is well-received for its suitability to the atmosphere and themes, with different tracks for each level enhancing the experience. However, some players feel there is a lack of variety and a more defined thematic approach could improve the overall impact, suggesting that additional level-themed design elements would complement the music effectively. Overall, while the music is described as cute and simple, it could benefit from greater diversity.

    • “The music of this game is really good; it suits the atmosphere and themes really well.”
    • “The levels have different music and sprites, which adds variety, but it would be nice if they had a more defined theme.”
    • “The music is cute and simple, and while the bosses are fun, they could be a little more challenging.”
    • “The levels have different music and sprites, but it would be nice if they had a more defined theme.”
    • “Adding in more level-themed background objects and design would really complement the music.”
    • “Not enough variety; the music is cute and simple, and the bosses are fun but a little too easy.”
  • graphics4 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their simple yet effective design, featuring a cute art style and enjoyable scrolling backgrounds that enhance the overall aesthetic. Many users appreciate the game's visual appeal, likening it to other titles like Downwell, and consider it a great value for the price.

    • “I think the simple graphics work well; I really enjoy the scrolling backgrounds that were added in an update, as they add a lot to the overall design.”
    • “It's got a very cute art style, too.”
    • “Roguelite where we explore through procedural rooms, progress is saved, and the graphics remind me of Downwell. For the price, it was a good purchase.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players consistently note that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, indicating that they will need to invest time and effort into repetitive tasks to progress.

    • “You're going to be grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, and it just wasn't rewarding.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by chaotic and unpredictable encounters, where fast-moving monsters create a sense of tension and excitement, heightening the player's emotional engagement as they navigate through challenging scenarios.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's difficulty and mechanics, which enhance its replayability by encouraging multiple attempts to progress further through the levels.

    • “I really enjoyed the difficulty and replayability of the game. I think the mechanics are good and lead to plenty of replays as I try to get further in the levels.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's music is highly praised for effectively complementing its atmosphere and themes, enhancing the overall immersive experience.

    • “The music in this game is exceptional; it perfectly complements the atmosphere and themes.”
    • “The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
    • “The haunting visuals and sound design create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Users have reported encountering glitches related to character movement and camera behavior, particularly when opening the map while walking, which can disrupt gameplay. Overall, these issues suggest that the game's stability may need improvement.

    • “I have found two different glitches that are easy to replicate. First, walking while opening the map doesn't stop the character from moving, which causes the camera to glitch when you close it.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
    • “I've experienced multiple instances of the game freezing, forcing me to restart my console.”
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