New factory building game on Steam is satisfying through an anime lens and it's going hard

Satisfactory is loved by fans and critics alike, with overwhelmingly positive user reviews on Steam along with a spectacular 91 Metacritic score. For those who don't know Satisfactoryit's a first-person game where players are tasked with creating the factory of their dreams. There is multiplayer support, some combat and some exploration elements, but basically, Satisfactory thrives because of its mix of calm and challenge.

There is no pressure to defend the factory from enemies, resource nodes are infinite and players have no specific tasks or time limits to limit them. Yet there's still a fair amount of challenge to getting the layouts, numbers and so on right, making it as satisfying as the name suggests when everything clicks. Players are always sharing their goodies Satisfactory design, so with the game's popularity, it's only natural that some Steam titles like it Moorestech—try to follow in its footsteps.

Perhaps the biggest that works in SatisfactoryIts advantage is its art and sound design, with the first-person perspective allowing players to really immerse themselves and take it all in. The sound of the machine parts humming together, the look of the parts themselves, and the actual world that players build in are all elements that shine brightly.

With this in mind, someone Satisfactory “clone” will face an uphill battle when it comes to its visual appearance, as the lighting, textures and models of Satisfactory is top class. Fortunately, Moorestech won't have to worry about any comparisons artistically, as it fully embraces an anime vibe that immediately sets it apart from the factory automation juggernaut.

Moorestech features at a glance

• BUILD a factory with parts such as water wheels and steam engines.

• CREATE a functioning power system via gears and wires.

• AUTOMATE mining and smelting to eventually get enough materials to build a rocket and complete the story.

• DISCOVER the story of Princess Yori and her supporting cast.

• MOD anime world full of grassy plains and snowy mountains to your heart's content.

Moorestech has all the factory building staples…

Moorestech takes players into a third-person perspective as opposed to the typical top-down angle, so players will be able to create multi-level structures just like in Satisfactoryallowing for a welcome sense of scale. Pipes, conveyor belts, water wheels, steam engines — all the expected parts are present, with players needing to create a working automation system with electricity. And for players overwhelmed by SatisfactoryDue to the lack of guidance, moorestech promises a “beginner-friendly” tutorial for those looking to get into the genre.

It should be known that this tutorial is completely optional, so those with experience with the game or the wider genre can just skip right past it. But those who need it can expect a “complete step-by-step” guide to the “basics” of the factory process, which should certainly come in handy. After the tutorial, the protagonist's companion will guide her towards the next step in her journey to return home, ensuring that the feeling of “I don't know what to do next” no longer exists. While players who like the total lack of pressure in Satisfactory may be put off by this extra hand holding, it can be a good way to deliver Moorestechs other defining characteristic: its story.

…But it also has anime-style RPG elements

Satisfactorys limited but fun exploration and combat is the icing on the cake for that game, and fortunately for Moorestechit's also more than “just” an automation simulator. While Satisfactory stands out mechanically through its sporadic fighting, Moorestech aims to hook players via its storytelling. Throughout the story, players will learn about the following characters:

• Princess Yori: She is the other princess on the planet named Celestal and serves as the player character. Her journey mirrors that of the player, who didn't know how to do much early on but eventually became an industrialization expert. She has a red and white outfit along with some short blonde hair.
• Ereno: An AI with a human appearance, Ereno guides Yori to become an expert in factory design. Her color scheme is almost entirely gray, from her outfit to her long hair, although she does have a cute orange octopus plushie around her waist.
• Kurua: The third and final main character highlighted by developer sakastudio, Kurua is a collection of character traits. The redhead is friendly and talkative, but also loves money and will do whatever it takes to survive.

How deep these characters' stories will be remains to be seen, but their designs should appeal to any anime fan, as they look like something straight out of a HoYoverse game. Presumably, the plot will revolve around finding out why Princess Yori was exiled, and it will be interesting to see how everything unfolds as players build the rocket that will allow them to return home and learn the truth. Regardless, having proper characters and RPG-like conversations between them is a nice touch that adds an extra layer to Moorestech.

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Modding may be Moorestech's secret weapon

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At the bottom of the Moorestech Steam page, developer sakastudio highlights the “ultimate modding environment.” There will be a dedicated editor available that requires no additional coding, the game's source code can be accessed via Github, and plans are in place to support Steam Workshop modding. With these tools, players can create brand new factory details, import their favorite waifus and house bandos, and potentially even design new environments to house their machines. Whether it's the vibrant aesthetics, anime characters, or modding plans, there are many reasons why Satisfactory enjoyers to add Moorestech to their Steam wishlists.