Worth buying?

[Zikky]

Im half tempted to buy it but is it worth it? Im mainly curious as to what kinda learning curve it has and how much game play i can expect to get out of it.

[Mansen]

If you've ever played a crafting game, or maybe even Factio, it's pretty easy to get into.

Dig for ore, smelt it, make some metal bars, turn that into plates. Make machines to do these things for you. Make bigger machines, build bigger factories.

[patrick_g2003]

Can't speak for others but I enjoy it quite a bit..

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Depends. Think of this game as (in my humble opinion) 3D version of Factorio. If you like factory-tycoon type gameplay then you probably gonna love it. Very easy to get into and most importantly no grinding. Its the opposite if you are grinding than you are doing something wrong. its all about efficiency and optimisation of your production lines.

[Jembawls]

eh not really

[Zikky]

Originally posted by Jembawls:

eh not really

Not the reply i expected

[Astrolode]

I kind of went into it blind after seeing a video of gameplay. Thought I'd try it and refund if it was boring.

12 hours later, I'm ineligible for a refund now.

Learning how the game works is not difficult at all, and it really doesn't take long to set up some basic production (the game holds your hand well in the early stages).

The difficulty is determined by how well you organise your machines. But it's pretty easy to tear things down and improve - in fact, this is vital to make progress!

[Mansen]

Originally posted by Zikky:

Not the reply i expected

That's jace for ya. xD

[Budyn]

Originally posted by Zikky:

Im half tempted to buy it but is it worth it?

I waited a year .... WORTH BUYING

[Garou]

its ok i think you will get some hours out of it like 1000 after 3 years but is that 26$ worth nah better go to a cinema and buy some popcorn

[Huge-O]

I bought it kind of on a whim. This game is like drugs to me and I need help

[Arkane Jaguar]

Try it, worse case scenario you can refund if you play for less than 2 hours.

[VaiTaPro]

Originally posted by Zikky:

Im half tempted to buy it but is it worth it? Im mainly curious as to what kinda learning curve it has and how much game play i can expect to get out of it.

Yes buy it, there is no learning curve, it's just that way to create ''B'' you need ''A'', to create ''C'' you need ''A'' and ''B'', it all comes from basic resources until you can automate everything.

I still prefer way much Factorio since it's way easier/practical from a top-down view to manage everything but from the first person perspective is not bad either, you just have to walk/jump a lot.

[VaiTaPro]

Originally posted by Zaeroso:

Try it, worse case scenario you can refund if you play for less than 2 hours.

TBH it's kind of hard to like it before 2 hours.

[Gorby]

I saw it being played on some videos and bought it when it came out on Steam 2 days ago; the last 2 nights I've been up until 3am playing even though I have to work at 8am. I knew almost nothing about it but I'm hooked now! For $27/$30 it's worth it in my opinion.

[Urban Shaman]

Originally posted by Zikky:

Im half tempted to buy it but is it worth it? Im mainly curious as to what kinda learning curve it has and how much game play i can expect to get out of it.

When I saw the initial E3 trailer I was like "no way this is real, this is some pre-rendered BS!"... but Coffee Stain offered a free demo over one weekend on EGS, and I was sold. I bought the game then and there.

Given how much time I sunk into this game (on EGS, don't bother checking my profile)? I'd say it's worth the money. About the only requirement is "do you like factory games?". After all, if you're looking for an FPS shooter, then this isn't it (even if it HAS elements of an FPS shooter).

The addictive nature of this game comes from the "one more side-project" mentality that keeps one going way past bedtime. There's always something to improve, to tweak and tinker. Initially that might be coming from the game itself via unlocking the next tech level or research, but eventually you'll find bottlenecks in your factory design... and therein lies the deceptive "one more project" nature. Because it's no longer the game telling you what to do - you pick your own projects.