Steampuff: Phinnegan's Factory

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Phinnegan's Factory is a frantically fun action shooter for the HTC Vive. Jump, dodge, duck and shoot your way through endless waves of mechanical monstrosities and multiple levels of madness.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Steampuff: Phinnegan's Factory screenshot

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics7 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a visually stunning steampunk theme with great graphics and sound design, making it an enjoyable experience.
It offers a fun and addictive wave shooter gameplay that is kid-friendly yet engaging for gamers, making it a great party game.
The developers have shown commitment by completing the game after Early Access, and the unique mechanics, such as the risk-reward reload system, set it apart from other VR shooters.

The game has limited content with only a few levels and enemy types, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and lack of depth.
There have been long periods without updates from the developers, raising concerns about the game's future and potential abandonment.
Some gameplay mechanics, such as the 'decompression' of the gun, have been criticized for making the action feel slow and frustrating, especially in higher difficulty levels.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique and polished art style, with many reviewers highlighting the beautiful and original visuals that enhance the overall experience. The steampunk theme and aesthetic choices are particularly noted for their charm and creativity, contributing to an immersive atmosphere. However, some users question the high hardware requirements, suggesting that the graphics may not necessitate such powerful specifications.
- “I love the style and graphics.”
- “Beautiful and original graphics.”
- “To top it off, the visuals and audio are technically and artistically astonishing!”
- “Good fun game and addicting, well worth the 10 dollars, requires a GTX 1080, but I do not see how. The game's graphics are like a GTX 980 requirement; they are good, but really a GTX 1080? Come on.”
- “The graphics and such are unique and have their own charming style.”
- “The graphics have also been improved.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users feeling it lacks excitement and variety, particularly in enemy encounters. However, others appreciate the strong presentation and mechanics, suggesting that while improvements are needed, the foundation is solid.
- “I know there are many games in this genre for VR, but when the presentation and game mechanics are as good as this game's, it needs to be acknowledged.”
- “However, some work on gameplay and adding more enemies is needed.”
- “Sadly, though, I didn't find the gameplay as awesome as I would have hoped.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a vibrant cartoon aesthetic and engaging music, contributing to an enjoyable and fun shooting experience, even in its early stages.
- “I love the cartoon atmosphere and music; even now, in the early stages, it's a really fun shooter.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game complements its cartoon atmosphere, enhancing the overall fun experience, especially in the early stages of gameplay.
- “I love the cartoon atmosphere and music; even now, in the early stage, it's a really fun shooter.”