Satisfactory Modeler
- September 17, 2024
- David Price
"Satisfactory Modeler" is a planning tool for the factory building game, Satisfactory. It allows players to model their builds and set up machines with optional limits. The tool calculates part flow and machine usage, and even considers splitters and mergers for advanced planning. It also supports outposts for grouping buildings and providing extra canvas space.
Reviews
- Incredibly useful for planning factories, allowing for easy visualization and calculation of production lines.
- User-friendly interface that simplifies complex factory setups, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
- Active development and community engagement from the creator, with regular updates and improvements based on user feedback.
- Can be slow and unresponsive when handling larger factory layouts, leading to long calculation times.
- Some users find the interface unintuitive and inconsistent, making it difficult to navigate without prior knowledge.
- Occasional bugs and glitches, particularly with input/output calculations, which can disrupt the planning process.
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is generally viewed as lacking, with users reporting various bugs and UI glitches. However, many still find it useful for its intended purpose, noting that the developer is actively working on improvements. Overall, while it may not be fully stable, it remains a recommended tool for specific tasks.
“Great idea but unfortunately still too buggy to be recommended.”
“Little buggy but the dev is very active about fixing things.”
“Even though there are some UI glitches, I still recommend this since the software is still a helpful tool in building small to big factories.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users appreciate the software's functionality as a production planner but express concerns about its optimization, particularly noting slow performance during recalculations for longer production lines. While the interface remains unchanged, some users have adapted to it, yet they still desire improvements in efficiency.
“The software itself is awesome, and I found it to be the best production planner for Satisfactory. However, it is not very optimized, and for longer production lines, recalculating takes a lot of time.”
“Very nice, but it would be even better if it were open source and a little more optimized.”
“Very nice, would be nicer if it was open source and a little more optimized though.”
“Edit: Performance still sucks; the UI has not changed, but I managed to grow accustomed to it.”
“The software itself is awesome, and I found it to be the best production planner for Satisfactory; however, it is not very optimized, and for longer production lines, recalculating takes a lot of time.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as functional, striking a balance by providing just enough visual detail to serve their purpose without being overly elaborate.
“The graphics are stunning, bringing the game world to life with incredible detail.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and beautifully rendered environments.”
“The graphics strike a perfect balance between realism and artistic style, making every scene a visual treat.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization model is praised for its absence of ads, indicating a user-friendly approach that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“Finally, a game that respects my time with no ads!”
“I love that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by advertisements.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”