Factorio

[DarthMol]

So there's this little game called Factorio that has been getting a bit of attention from reviewers lately and it sounded like and interesting concept:

Factorio is a game in which you build and maintain factories.

You will be mining resources, researching technologies, building infrastructure, automating production and fighting enemies. Use your imagination to design your factory, combine simple elements into ingenious structures, apply management skills to keep it working and finally protect it from the creatures who don't really like you.

Screenshots of the game can look really confusing with all the various machines and conveyor belts etc. but the game does a good job of introducing you slowly to all the elements and before you know it you have a fairly complex setup going.

I tried out the demo and it gives you a good idea of how the game works - and it's a lot of fun, the "how on earth did it get so late" kind of fun. Thinking about buying the game with my Steam funds, even though it's at full price (R220 on Steam)

Here's a more explanatory video:

[czc]

I have it wishlisted. Waiting for the end of early access.

[DarthMol]

I have it wishlisted. Waiting for the end of early access.

Yeah that's the only thing it's still in EA but as the one Steam review put it:

Calling this early access is like saying the Mona Lisa isn't quite finished. 10/10

[Crableg]

Been playing this for a while and it is amazing.

It looks complex, but it is actually pretty simple, you end up with these huge factory set ups just by trying to automate a certain task. Really enjoying it.

EDIT: As above, this really shouldn't be put in the "early access" bracket, it has a lot of content and is really polished already.

[Crzwaco]

I have it wishlisted. Waiting for the end of early access.

Same here have too many EA games atm to justify another one.

[Ser_Bunnylot]

I have it wishlisted. Waiting for the end of early access.

Ditto, but I think I'll hold out for a sale as well. Wishlist waaaay too long atm.