uFactory

About

uFactory is a logistics-focused game offering intricate manufacturing processes inspired by real-world methods. Players can configure tools and resources to optimize production within limited space, using detailed graphs and status panels. With 10 scenarios, 35 objectives, and 73 unique machines, uFactory presents a challenging and immersive factory management experience. The game features player-customized branding, an interactive manual, and a thorough tutorial for up to 400 characters.

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Play Modes

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

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of puzzle-solving and factory management, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy optimizing production lines.
The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing promise for future improvements and additional content.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and a lack of clarity in instructions, making it frustrating for players to understand the mechanics and objectives.
Many players feel the game is overly complex and lacks the freedom typically found in factory simulation games, leading to a less enjoyable experience.
There is a significant absence of developer communication and updates, leaving players feeling abandoned and questioning the game's future.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a nice difficulty curve, but it lacks the expansive feel of its competitors due to its segmented level design. While the mechanics are simple, they become complex with various machines and products, and the game heavily borrows from existing titles. Despite its limitations, the developers are open to expanding the game with additional content.
- “Great gameplay, nice difficulty curve.”
- “It doesn't have much, but the devs seem to be more than ready to add more scenarios, machines, and mechanics to the arsenal.”
- “So far this game does not feel as 'expansive' as its competition -- the campaign gameplay is a series of independent levels instead of a seamless evolution.”
- “In fact, it borrows extremely heavily from production line (UI elements, mechanics, etc).”
- “The mechanics, although simple, get very complicated by the complexity of the different machines and products.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting that they are good, clean, and readable, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. While some reviewers rated the graphics around 7/10, they appreciated the visual clarity and the ability to switch styles. Overall, the graphics complement the fun concept of the game.
- “The graphics are nice and the concept itself is fun.”
- “The core game still runs very, very smoothly and the graphics are incredibly readable (including switching visual styles if you zoom out far enough).”
- “Graphics are clean and simple, and the music is relaxing.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models look bland and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the game.”
- “The environments feel empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The optimization aspect of the game is described as both crucial and limiting, significantly impacting playability and performance. While the focus on individual puzzles can enhance the experience, players appreciate the freedom to build and expand without being forced into constant optimization, allowing for a more relaxed gameplay style.
- “You build, then you let everything hum along for a while, making sure it's good, being able to momentarily be satisfied with your work, and then eventually you decide 'alright, next let's do this.' That next thing might be a tricky optimization, or it might be adding a new type of production or resource extraction, or expanding your base in a direction -- it's very free.”
- “On the surface, it seems like a fantastic idea to concentrate on the individual puzzles of optimization that crop up in factory games, but in Factorio and Production Line, the thing is you don't have to do it.”
- “You build, then you let everything hum along for a while, making sure it's good, being able to momentarily be satisfied with your work, and then eventually you decide, 'Alright, next let's do this.' That next thing might be a tricky optimization, or it might be adding a new type of production or resource extraction, or expanding your base in a direction -- it's very free.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is minimal and not a central focus, with players noting a lack of depth in the narrative. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the storyline does not stand out as a significant element.
- “Not your usual game in the sense there is not much of a storyline.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for being relaxing and well-complemented by great sound effects, contributing to an overall enjoyable auditory experience.
- “Great sound effects and music!”
- “Graphics are clean and simple, and the music is relaxing.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players find the game highly replayable due to its engaging learning curve and the opportunity to continually optimize production lines, especially for those familiar with factory games. The challenge of achieving higher ratings adds to the incentive for repeated playthroughs, despite the main objectives being relatively easy to complete.
- “The learning curve is smooth; if you've played any other factory game, you'll feel right at home. Each level encourages you to discover new ways to optimize your production lines, adding significant replayability as you strive for that top rating.”
- “The game offers endless possibilities for strategy and optimization, making each playthrough feel unique. You'll find yourself returning to experiment with different approaches and improve your efficiency.”
- “With a variety of objectives and challenges, the game keeps you engaged long after your first playthrough. The replayability factor is high, as you can always find new ways to tackle the same problems.”
- “The game lacks significant variety in its objectives, making it feel repetitive after the first few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've mastered the mechanics, there's little incentive to replay, as the challenges don't evolve or introduce new elements.”
- “While the initial experience is engaging, the lack of diverse scenarios means that replaying the game feels more like a chore than a fun challenge.”