Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory

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In Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory, a brave sugar cube attempts to escape being baked into a cookie in this 2D platformer game. Flip background tiles to uncover hidden hints to solve level puzzles across 90 levels in 5 distinct factory themes. Immerse in the game with its included full soundtrack, featuring two unique endings for a sweet or bitter adventure. Find the soundtrack at Steam\steamapps\common\Sugar Cube Bittersweet Factory\Soundtrack.

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Play Modes

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

Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory screenshot

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

The game features a charming and original premise with cute graphics and a relaxing soundtrack.
The tile-flipping mechanic adds a unique twist to the puzzle platforming experience, making it engaging for casual players.
Some puzzles are well-designed and provide a fun challenge, making it suitable for younger audiences and those new to the genre.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical issues, making it unplayable for many users.
Level design is often simplistic and lacks depth, leading to a tedious gameplay experience with minimal challenge.
The graphics are low-resolution and do not scale well, detracting from the overall visual appeal of the game.

gameplay
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
66%
11%
The gameplay of "Sugar Cube: Bittersweet Factory" features a tile-flipping mechanic that offers a unique twist on the puzzle platformer genre, but it is often marred by clunky execution and tedious level design. While the game introduces various mechanics across its five themed factories, many players find the puzzles underwhelming and the platforming elements frustrating, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its potential for creativity, the gameplay tends to rely on trial-and-error, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “This puzzle platformer comes in hot with its world flipping mechanic as the player moves through the environment discovering platforms to find a path to the exit.”
- “Each new world introduces a few new mechanics so the game never gets too stale.”
- “It's very casual compared to platformers like VVVVVV, 140, or Spelunky, but this game takes a simple mechanic of tiles changing as you move past them, and works with it to create an interesting, curious, yet fun and laid-back puzzle platformer.”
- “A puzzle platformer with weak puzzles and obnoxious platforming mechanics.”
- “While a good concept, it creates too much 'mystery meat' gameplay where the player has to make blind moves to find the hidden platforms to progress.”
- “Overall, the gameplay and story were boring and I was utterly bored as well.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
50%
14%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cute and colorful art style, while others criticize the low resolution and issues with scaling in full-screen mode. Many find the visuals charming and suitable for a younger audience, but there are complaints about the graphics being basic or weird, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are described as appealing yet inconsistent, with a notable divide in player satisfaction.
- “The premise is charming and original, the music is nice and relaxing, the art style is cute, and the cutscenes are enjoyable to watch.”
- “Beautiful graphics and an intriguing physics that captivates you.”
- “The graphics in this game are very nice and colorful and the soundtrack is funky/jazzy with a great theme song that is very catchy.”
- “The platforming is rough around the edges and imprecise, serving only as a crude means to execute the puzzle elements; the graphics, while cute, are low-resolution and don’t scale well to full-screen.”
- “Stay away, the graphics are weird, the story doesn't work because every time you try to watch a cutscene it breaks, and overall its tedious and boring gameplay drives you to insanity.”
- “The annoying platforming side of the game feels wrong and the graphics look kind of stretched in full screen.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and relaxing quality, with many reviewers highlighting its cute and catchy themes. While some note a lack of variety, the overall soundtrack complements the game's visuals and atmosphere effectively. The credits theme, in particular, receives special mention for its appeal, making the music one of the standout features of the game.
- “The premise is charming and original, the music is nice and relaxing, the art style is cute, and the cutscenes are enjoyable to watch.”
- “Both the visual design, the music, and sound effects feel to go well together, all working towards the same atmosphere.”
- “The graphics in this game are very nice and colorful, and the soundtrack is funky/jazzy with a great theme song that is very catchy.”
- “The music, though not varied, is also cute.”
- “The music is decent, but the credits theme/music video (which you can watch on the store page) is very nice!”
- “I love this game but I love the song from the first Steam video even more.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and true ending, while others found it mediocre and uninteresting. Despite attempts to convey deeper themes, many felt the plot was overshadowed by gameplay issues and technical problems, leading to a lackluster overall experience. While some appreciated the cute art and concept, others suggested that the story might be better appreciated through cutscenes viewed online rather than through gameplay.
- “This game made me mad; it was very fun, don't get me wrong, and is very challenging, but the story I love, and the true ending I love too. I give this game a 100000000000 out of 100000000000. You have to try it; it is really good.”
- “On the other hand, the story and cutscenes are sure something.”
- “A platform puzzle game with cute art and a compelling story concept.”
- “Overall, the gameplay and story were boring and I was utterly bored as well.”
- “Stay away, the graphics are weird, the story doesn't work because every time you try to watch a cutscene it breaks, and overall its tedious and boring gameplay drives you to insanity.”
- “I'm almost tempted to give it a thumbs up for trying to tell a serious story about the suffering of your average, everyday sugar cube, but in the end it comes down to it being a little on the mediocre side and only 90 minutes long for the $7 price point.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and demotivating, with loose controls and repetitive mechanics contributing to a lackluster experience. The levels feel monotonous and uninspired, leading to a frustrating gameplay loop that detracts from enjoyment. Many reviewers recommend avoiding the game due to its boring and broken elements.
- “It's tedious, it's demotivating, I don't like the concept.”
- “Haphazard and nondescript, each level bleeds into the next with a dull and tedious complacency, missing every halfhearted opportunity to do something inspired until you finally stumble upon the ending less than two hours later.”
- “Stay away, the graphics are weird, the story doesn't work because every time you try to watch a cutscene it breaks, and overall its tedious and boring gameplay drives you to insanity.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the visual design, music, and sound effects cohesively contribute to a compelling atmosphere, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game.
- “Both the visual design, music, and sound effects work together seamlessly, creating a cohesive and immersive atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into its world with stunning visuals and haunting soundscapes.”
- “Every element, from the art style to the ambient sounds, contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted as vibrant and engaging, with levels that are described as cool, colorful, and funny, contributing to an overall lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
- “The levels are cool, colorful, and funny.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the toughest challenges enjoyable.”