Industry Idle - Factory Tycoon

Finally! An idle game that is not silly, ad bound, and too simple. This is a surprisingly interesting game of supply management. The depth in details like statistics and displays to analyze systemic problems with supply chains is deeper than most games of its kind considering the minimalist display. Fits well on an iPhone for all it does. And the lack of the typically childish look and stupid coin or stars floating all over creation begging frantic screen banging to get “rewards” is so refreshing. I really hope more developers take note of the quality of this product! Again, the most striking thing is it does not have the look feel it’s targeted for a 6 year old like most games these days. And one that begs for in app purchases to play. It does have 1 package that expands industries which I was more than happy to buy if only to support developer. Ps My first review in years. That’s how impressed I was!

The tutorial doesn’t do well at explaining things or highlighting what building it’s actually talking about. Supply and demand for my own buildings (not selling resources) also wasn’t making any sense. In short: I produced 80 gas, used 60 on a power plant, and should have excess of ~500 power. Instead, my power plant randomly says it doesn’t have enough gas, and my gas mines don’t have enough power. It should have been self sustaining with extra gas to sell for profit and extra power so I could build new buildings but nope, it randomly says something doesn’t have what it needs. It also does terrible at easing you into the game mechanics. Right off the bat you can build a lot anywhere, and each building has several menus/catatonies of information. Not worth the time to figure out an “Idle” game.

This game is fun and addicting once you figure it out. Tutorial isn’t bad but could be a little more detailed. Did not know about building colors until the second play-through. One change I would make is regarding offline bonus ads. I bought the expansion, so have the option to disable ads, but did not. However, lately the system keeps making the bonus button disappear, stating it could not play the ad. I assume it’s because II have done it so much the ad service ran out of ads for me. My change would be, if you own the DLC, and the ad cannot play, reward the user anyway.