Widget Inc.
- October 31, 2024
- Leaping Turtle
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamThe world has ended, Humanity is lost Thankfully, a revolutionary new science is presented as humanity's salvation: Widgets, a technological marvel with unlimited potential that promises to uplift the remnants of human civilization and return them to their previous heights. Now, it falls on you to build humanity's future. Starting from humble beginnings, research an expansive array of technologie…
Reviews
- The game offers a clever and engaging gameplay loop that keeps players interested through incremental changes and upgrades.
- It provides a chill experience without time pressure or hostiles, making it accessible for both casual and experienced players.
- The art style and mini-games add depth and enjoyment, allowing for a variety of play styles from active engagement to idle gameplay.
- The game lacks depth and complexity as each tier feels repetitive, with minimal variation in gameplay mechanics.
- Progression through tiers can feel unsatisfying, as players do not carry momentum from one tier to the next, leading to a sense of starting over.
- The tutorial is light, which may leave some players confused about the mechanics and how to effectively manage their factories.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Gameplay is straightforward but requires some initial exploration to understand the manual gathering mechanics. While it offers an expansive tech tree and good value for the price, it lacks polish and depth, resulting in limited long-term engagement.
“It seems like the tech tree is pretty expansive and that there's a very generous amount of gameplay here given the price.”
“It lacks what some short incremental games have in terms of polish and gameplay design, and it has absolutely no depth nor long-term value.”
“If going in blind, you do need to click and figure out some of the manual gathering mechanics, but it's basic enough.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their distinctive and appealing art style, which resonates well with players.
“Love the art style.”
“The graphics are absolutely stunning and bring the game world to life.”
“The attention to detail in the environments is breathtaking.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the game's primary strength lies in its replayability and speedrunning potential, making it appealing for players who enjoy revisiting challenges and optimizing their performance.
“The only niche this game has for itself is its replayability and speedrunning potential.”
“The only niche this game has for itself is the replayability and speedrunning aspect.”
