Roody:2d
- October 20, 2023
- redinator2000
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and engaging approach to automation, allowing players to solve complex puzzles with a variety of components and mechanics.
- It combines elements of popular games like Factorio and Terraria, providing a deep and polished experience that encourages creativity and experimentation.
- The crafting system is innovative, and the game is praised for its fun gameplay loop that keeps players engaged as they automate increasingly complicated tasks.
- Performance issues, such as low frame rates, can detract from the experience, especially during movement.
- The game has some UI jank and minor readability issues, which can make navigation and understanding components challenging.
- Some players find the logic components restrictive, leading to frustration when trying to create more complex automation systems.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around building contraptions through a unique welding mechanic, distinguishing it from typical automation games that rely on resource pipelines. Players appreciate the blend of automation and Terraria-like elements, noting a clever gameplay loop that evolves from simple components into complex puzzles, revealing increasing depth as they progress.
“I do like that it focuses on building contraptions rather than the 'pipe resource A into machine B' gameplay that a lot of other automation games use.”
“If you enjoy automation-type games paired with Terraria-lite gameplay, this game is for you.”
“The main mechanic is welding blocks together.”
“The more I play, the more depth I've found in the deceptively simple core mechanics!”
“It all comes together as a really clever gameplay loop where simple components come together as complex puzzles.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been noted as a significant downside, with users reporting performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The only real downside as of the time of writing is the performance.”
“The game struggles with optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
“Despite its potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics are criticized for their low frame rate of 23 fps at 4K resolution, especially given the 8-bit graphical fidelity, indicating a significant need for optimization.
“23 fps is crazy low at 4K resolution considering the 8-bit graphical fidelity, so it's clearly in need of some optimization.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players liken the grinding aspect of the game to a sandbox experience similar to Infinifactory, where the focus shifts from solving specific puzzles to constructing machines that automate repetitive and tedious tasks.
“The most direct comparison is a sandbox infinifactory, where instead of solving specific puzzles, you're building contraptions to do tedious tasks for you.”
“Grinding feels like an endless loop of repetitive tasks that drain the fun out of the game.”
“The game forces you into a grind that feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
