Sivi's Factory
- September 27, 2024
- Quad Labs
Get on SteamIn "Sivi's Factory," players assume the role of Felix, investigating a mysterious scientific facility to find his brother. The factory is a dangerous maze filled with puzzles, hidden passages, and a relentless enemy. A unique 3D printable watch with cartridges helps players progress, create key items, and uncover the factory's dark secrets.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a strong atmosphere and engaging monster designs that enhance the horror experience.
- Puzzles are straightforward and satisfying to solve, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- There is potential for future chapters, and the game shows promise as a unique entry in the mascot horror genre.
- The game is very short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, which leaves players wanting more.
- There are numerous bugs and design flaws, such as unclear objectives and frustrating interactions during gameplay.
- The game feels more like a demo than a full chapter, lacking depth and a compelling narrative.
- atmosphere5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highlighted as its strongest feature, immersing players in an eerie, malfunctioning factory setting that effectively supports the narrative goal of finding a brother. While the sound design and music contribute to the tense ambiance, some players feel the experience is rushed, lacking the gradual build-up of tension that could enhance the overall atmosphere. Overall, the game is praised for its unique and engaging environment, making it a worthwhile experience despite its brevity.
“This game drops you into an eerie, malfunctioning factory with a strong atmosphere and a clear goal: find your brother.”
“This game is so good; finally, we have something different and cooler. The atmosphere is the best part of this game, and they made it free!”
“Sound design is decent, the voice acting is reasonable, and the music is atmospheric and tense when it needs to be.”
“It feels like a tech demo, and when it's so short, it feels like you kind of rush right into getting jumped by the thing that's meant to get you, rather than building the atmosphere around that thing.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story features a familiar premise of exploring a factory to uncover the mystery of a missing person, reminiscent of other titles like Poppy Playtime and Garten of Banban. While the narrative hints at deeper lore that piques curiosity, the straightforward puzzles provide a satisfying gameplay experience. The design of the monsters adds an appealing visual element that could enhance the overall story.
“The puzzles are straightforward and satisfying to solve, and the story hints at deeper lore that keeps you curious.”
“The story follows a trend set by a few other games: Poppy Playtime, Garten of BanBan, Joyville, etc. You go into the factory, find someone who's gone missing, and solve the mystery behind this place.”
“The story follows a trend set by a few other games: Poppy Playtime, Garten of Banban, Joyville, etc. You go into the factory, find someone who's gone missing, and solve the mystery behind this place.”
“The narrative feels recycled and lacks originality, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The plot twists are predictable, and the character development is shallow, leaving little emotional impact.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with features like the smiling watchface merely providing instructions rather than enhancing the experience. Overall, players feel the game fails to deliver captivating mechanics or excitement for future content.
“They failed at creating a game with any captivating gameplay to look forward to in future chapters.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally well-received, with users noting that the visuals effectively capture the intended style and vibe. The overall aesthetic is described as decent, contributing positively to the gaming experience, especially in the context of its puzzles.
“On a positive note: the style looks good, and the game captures the vibe and visuals it's hoping to achieve very well.”
“The game looks good from the start as the graphics look decent and the puzzles seem easy enough, especially for the first game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing various glitches that, while odd, added a unique charm to the gameplay experience.
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the immersion.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay and hinder progress.”
- music1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for being atmospheric and effectively tense, complementing the overall sound design and reasonable voice acting.
“The music is atmospheric and tense when it needs to be, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Sound design is decent, and the voice acting is reasonable, contributing to an immersive audio experience.”
