ReFactory

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 40 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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ReFactory is a sandbox strategy game where you build and manage an automated factory on an alien planet as the spaceship's artificial intelligence. Instead of Participants must gather resources, construct equipment, and expand their city while improving system performance to find the scattered crew and return home. Exploring new lands and enhancing technology are essential as the city grows from a few granite stones to a complex system.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and engaging challenge with interesting mechanics, such as automated farming and resource management.
  • The tutorial is excellent, making it easy for new players to learn the mechanics and enjoy the free open building process.
  • The game has good replay value with various modes, including campaign, puzzle, and sandbox, allowing for hours of entertainment.
  • The user interface feels clunky and is more suited for mobile devices, making it frustrating to navigate on PC.
  • The game suffers from balance issues, with resource scarcity and frequent alien attacks leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Many players find the campaign difficulty to be excessively high, particularly in later stages, making it feel nearly impossible to progress.
  • story14 mentions

    The story in the game revolves around a crash landing on a planet during a colonization mission, providing a basic narrative framework that some players find enjoyable, though not particularly original. While the campaign mode offers a structured storyline with missions, players have noted frustrations with certain gameplay elements, such as unexpected timers in missions. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the gameplay, which includes puzzle and sandbox modes, but may not be a standout feature for those seeking a compelling narrative.

    • “The story is that you crash-landed on a planet on your way to colonize another planet.”
    • “There is a campaign mode with a storyline and a few missions, several puzzle scenarios, and a custom mode where you can customize a world a little bit - turn off enemies and change resource levels.”
    • “The basic story mode is fun, and there are also puzzle and sandbox modes to entertain you for plenty of hours.”
    • “Not exactly the most original idea, but considering story is rarely an expected strong suit of an automation game, that's super easy to overlook.”
    • “I wrote it off as maybe it's just story shenanigans to keep you moving along, but honestly it just wasn't keeping the charm.”
    • “The story is that you crash-landed on a planet on your way to colonize some other planet or something.”
  • gameplay10 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its intuitive mechanics and engaging tutorial, which effectively introduce players to unique features like prospecting and resource management, including tree regrowth and crystal cultivation. While the sandbox mode enhances the experience with its expansive map, some players find that constant alien attacks can disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game combines familiar elements from titles like Factorio with refreshing mechanics, making it both fun and challenging.

    • “The mechanics were easy to learn from the excellent tutorial chapter.”
    • “A really interesting and fun game, with Factorio-like mechanics, but some of its own which makes it refreshing and challenging.”
    • “Also, the mechanic of every 'resource consumer' (for example, smelter) having an exit conveyor, allowing the surplus to be used by the next building, is really neat and simplifies a lot of recipes, compared to other similar games.”
    • “The main source of power is also a mechanic of chopping down trees and slowly waiting for them to regrow by watering them.”
    • “However, the other modes offer a better gameplay experience, especially the near-infinite map in sandbox mode.”
    • “The constant alien attacks make the game mechanics unusable.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game are well-received, featuring a visually appealing style reminiscent of Factorio, with solid animations and audio that enhance the overall experience. Players find the in-game visuals to be more impressive than the Steam screenshots suggest, making it a strong aspect given the game's price point.

    • “This has a good Factorio vibe, with cool graphics that are easy to grasp.”
    • “The graphics in the game look much better than the Steam screenshots suggest.”
    • “Graphics, audio, and animations are all solid for the type and price of the game.”
    • “The graphics in the Steam screenshots do not accurately represent how the game looks in actual gameplay.”
    • “The graphics are underwhelming and do not meet modern standards.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players appreciate the innovative approach to grinding in this game, particularly the automated farming system that alleviates the tediousness often associated with resource gathering. Many find that this design choice significantly reduces the feeling of grinding, making the gameplay more enjoyable compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “Automated farming to work into all the forges and smelters is kind of a novel concept, one I don't see explored too often.”
    • “There are quite a few games in this genre, but this is the first one I've played where half the game doesn't feel like a soul-crushing grinding chore.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    While not on par with titles like Factorio or Dyson Sphere, the game still offers enjoyable gameplay and decent replayability, making it worth revisiting.

    • “This game may not be as great as Factorio or Dyson Sphere, but it's still enjoyable and has good replay value.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game often stems from the AI's shortcomings, with players finding its mistakes amusing and entertaining.

    • “The AI is sometimes so bad, it's funny.”
    • “The game's humor is spot-on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing.”
    • “I love the quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue; it adds so much to the experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    Overall, users report a stable gaming experience with no significant glitches or malfunctions in the game systems, indicating reliable performance.

    • “I've come across no glaring glitches or game systems that fail to operate as one would expect.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
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