Reactor Tech²
- August 31, 2021
- 4Co
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamReactor Tech² is a challenging puzzle game that tasks players with managing and maintaining nuclear reactors. Using a variety of tools and machinery, players must carefully balance and control the reactors' power levels to prevent meltdowns while completing complex objectives. With a range of difficulty levels and a deep, physics-based gameplay system, Reactor Tech² offers endless replayability and a engaging, intelligent experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a calming atmosphere with fitting music and great visuals.
- It offers deep customization and engaging mechanics for building and managing a power plant.
- Despite its challenges, the game is addictive and provides a unique experience for fans of simulation and strategy games.
- The user interface is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
- The tutorial is lacking and does not adequately prepare players for the complexities of the game, leading to frustration.
- There are numerous bugs and issues that can disrupt gameplay, including problems with contracts and power generation.
- gameplay52 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and significant challenges, particularly due to a lack of clear tutorials and unintuitive user interfaces. While some players appreciate the complexity and depth of the mechanics, many express frustration over the steep learning curve and insufficient explanations, making it difficult for beginners to grasp essential gameplay elements. Overall, the game shows potential with its interesting ideas and mechanics, but it requires substantial improvements in guidance and usability to enhance the player experience.
“This game is a little difficult at first, but still addictive, in part because it has enough mechanics to keep you from getting bored, as well as a nice atmosphere and anticipation for any reactor explosion.”
“Reactor tech is an entertaining strategy game with advanced mechanics for upgrading and maintaining, and building a reactor, storage, etc., which sounds like something interesting.”
“Well-designed game with a lot of interesting mechanics.”
“At some points, it could be difficult to figure out how a part works, so I would wish for more explanation about the game's mechanics.”
“The game in its current state is unplayable for beginners; the UI is funky, controls aren't immediately obvious, and mechanics seem to conflict constantly.”
“I have done roughly 50 attempts at this game and have yet to get beyond 1920 even on easy; there are far too many mechanics that are apparently vital to progression that are not explained even in passing, resulting in failure upon failure without ever really explaining what went wrong.”
- graphics41 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 34 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetic appeal and soft visuals, while others criticize them for being low-quality or outdated. Many users note that the graphics are pleasing to the eye and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, but there are calls for further polish and improvement, particularly in terms of functionality and detail. Overall, while the graphics have their strengths, they may not meet the expectations of all players, especially those seeking more modern visuals.
“Atmosphere, music, graphics, everything is cool.”
“Very good graphics!”
“Pleased with the musical accompaniment and eye-pleasing graphics.”
“I usually do not place value on graphics, but at some point, there has to be something worth my money, and I have a hard time finding it here.”
“Low-quality graphics, bad game mechanics, no story, bad GUI... so even with 50% off, what did I pay for?”
“The graphics are not up to date.”
- music14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its fitting and calming qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere alongside the visually appealing graphics. Reviewers highlight the pleasant soundtrack as a key element that contributes to a relaxing and immersive experience, making it a standout feature of the game. Overall, the combination of soothing music and attractive visuals creates a harmonious and enjoyable gameplay environment.
“A simple and at the same time interesting simulator with a clear interface and a pleasant soundtrack.”
“The art style, music, and sound effects are gorgeous.”
“The music is really fitting and the game is visually great.”
“Pleased with the musical accompaniment and eye-pleasing graphics.”
“The soundtrack also pleases the ears.”
- atmosphere7 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its calming and soothing qualities, enhanced by appealing music and graphics. Players appreciate the engaging and addictive nature of the gameplay, which is complemented by a sense of anticipation and strategic depth. Overall, the game creates a relaxing environment that is ideal for resource management and production expansion.
“Really calming and atmospheric game.”
“Atmosphere, music, graphics, everything is cool.”
“Game has a really pleasing soothing atmosphere.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being repetitive and lacking depth, with some players noting that it feels non-existent. However, it offers non-linear gameplay that allows players to shape their own narrative by accepting or declining contracts, providing a degree of agency in the plot.
“The story repeats itself as you play, creating a unique experience with each run.”
“The plot revolves around the development of your reactor, where you must confront competitors.”
“The non-linear gameplay allows you to accept or decline contracts, enabling you to develop your own story.”
“This story repeats itself as you play.”
“The task of the plot of the development of your reactor is to confront competitors.”
“Low-quality graphics, bad game mechanics, no story, bad GUI... so even with 50% off, what did I pay for?”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting a bug-free experience, while others encounter significant glitches and bugs that detract from gameplay. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance stability.
“I had a great bug-free experience.”
“The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; it never lags or freezes.”
“Well, it's buggy... hard to understand things as it was developed in a different language.”
“The game is buggy; don't waste your time with it.”
“Definitely a few glitches and bugs that hopefully will get fixed pretty soon.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the optimization and graphics to be commendable, highlighting the impressive size of the map and expressing hope for future expansions through DLC.
“Optimization and graphics are good; the map is of impressive size. It would be great if it gets expanded by DLC. Good luck to the developers in the development of this project!”
“The game's optimization allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, ensuring that the game runs efficiently without sacrificing visual quality.”
