River Town Factory
- February 6, 2024
- iFAction Studio
Get on Steam"江城创业记" is a game that allows players to create automated production assembly lines, unlocking future technologies to build their own futuristic workshop. It features an English version and various outdoor scenes, offering a dressing table and wardrobe for players to transform their image. New elements, such as energy fragments to transform into mecha, Tianji technology, and buildings like Organic Refiner and Rocket Silo, have also been added to the game.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of factory building, martial arts development, and an engaging story set in ancient China, making it a refreshing experience.
- Players find the automation system in the game to be deep and enjoyable, with many unique mechanics that keep the gameplay interesting and addictive.
- The social elements and character interactions are well-developed, providing a captivating narrative that enhances the overall experience.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and limited save options, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Some players find the character design and NPC interactions to be shallow, with repetitive dialogue and limited depth in relationships.
- The factory building mechanics can feel unintuitive and grindy, with a lack of clarity in certain game mechanics and a frustrating item management system.
- story28 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The story is set in a captivating xianxia environment, featuring interesting characters and relationship storylines, though it can feel slow-paced and grindy at times due to quest limitations and the need for skill progression. While the narrative is relatively simple, players find it immersive and engaging, with a mix of factory building and martial arts development enhancing the overall experience. Randomly generated quests ensure a continuous flow of content, keeping players invested in the unfolding story.
“I love love love the xianxia environment and even if the English translations are a little stiff, I still love the NPCs and conversations and relationship storylines... I'm almost done with the first year and I'm so excited to see where the narrative goes.”
“The story is quite simple, yet you can easily immerse yourself in the world of ancient China.”
“The characters are all classic and have their own stories.”
“Cultivation: pretty much irrelevant, even to the story.”
“The story is quite simple, yet you can easily immerse into the world of ancient China.”
“The characters are all classic, and having their own story.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as highly addictive, featuring a variety of unique mechanics, though some are not immediately clear. While the item economy is well-balanced and progression is tied to simple fetch quests and combat, the focus on automation reminiscent of Factorio is a central element. However, the rotation mechanic has received negative feedback for being poorly implemented.
“Very addictive gameplay.”
“There are tons of unique game mechanics.”
“The gameplay is good, the item economy is balanced, even if most of the quests are fetch quests and simple combats, but since those have progression ties to it, it becomes interesting.”
“Some game mechanics are not very obvious.”
“- the rotation (reflection) mechanic is awful.”
“The main idea of the game is automation; it's a Factorio clone, so that's what most of the gameplay is focused on: to manufacture stuff.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game can become quite grindy, requiring significant effort to max out skills and gather materials for various tasks, reminiscent of a blend between Stardew Valley and Factorio. While the focus shifts from farming to manufacturing, the grind may appeal to fans of resource management and crafting mechanics.
“First, it can get grindy.”
“- they're kinda grindy to max out all the skills, and collect enough materials to build everything from quests to own equipment to museum.”
“River town factory = Stardew Valley without farming + Factorio on easy mode.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, with users praising its quality and fitting atmosphere, likening it to a blend of influences from games like Stardew Valley and Factorio. Additionally, there is a desire for more soundtracks to enhance the overall experience.
“If Stardew Valley and Factorio got married, then moved to China, built a time machine, traveled back to the Song Dynasty, and had a baby, that baby would grow up to be this game.”
“The game's music is good; the 2D pixel graphics are also good. No complaints in that area.”
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“The game could really benefit from more soundtracks.”
“If Stardew Valley and Factorio got married, and then moved to China and built a time machine and traveled back to the Song Dynasty and had a baby, that baby would grow up to be this game.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
River Town Factory effectively combines workshop management and action RPG elements, featuring a well-optimized system where skills, including a sprint mechanic, improve with use across various environments. Players appreciate the seamless integration of resource management and character progression, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“River Town Factory is a mix of workshop (building/resource management optimization) and wuxia (top-down isometric action RPG with skills leveling up as they're used, including the very much appreciated sprint which gives a short spurt of speed in all maps including town, workshop, and wilderness. Yes, it levels up and gets better with use too).”
“River Town Factory suffers from poor optimization, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“The game's optimization is lacking, resulting in long loading times and frequent frame drops during gameplay.”
“Despite its interesting mechanics, River Town Factory's optimization problems make it difficult to fully enjoy the game.”
- character development2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that character development is closely tied to character design, suggesting that the visual and narrative aspects of characters are integral to their growth and depth within the game. However, the repetition in the feedback may imply a lack of variety or depth in the discussion of character development itself.
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are well-received, with users praising the quality of the 2D pixel art, indicating no complaints in this area.
