Chipmatic

Oh my god, no. This game starts off okay, it's like a combination between Motherlode and a really really REALLY dumbed down satisfactory. But then you have to manage things like power and build all of the most expensive items on repeat, for hours. This game limits how much you can automate things to 5 items per machine. Which really is not enough. There's a drill to automatically mine ores, again, 5 types at a time and it does not automatically collect, even at max upgrades. You have to do that yourself. The icons for the different parts are sometimes basically the same. You have round disk thing and round disk thing with lights. You have a kettle and a slightly smaller kettle. You have silver gear and blue gear, but they're incomprehensible when greyed out. Another huge issue I have with this game, is you have to hold down the mouse cursor a lot. Holding to craft, holding to refuel, hold hold hold. WHY NOT JUST CLICK ONCE? It's bad for disabled people, it's bad for people who like their hands not being sore. It's bad game design. You can still have it take a while to make if you want, but don't make it click and hold. And on the point of taking a while to make. It does.... unl…

Give this one a pass. It's pretty poorly balanced, and the automation in the game is largely a joke. I bought it while on sale and I'd refund the game if I could.

Chipmatic is a compact blend of mining, automation, incremental progression, and exploration that turns the simple act of digging downward into a steadily expanding technological adventure. Developed by Molter and published by Molter and SpaceJazz, it places you in control of a mining robot exploring the underground remains of a devastated Earth. The ultimate objective is to reach the planet's core, but accomplishing that requires considerably more than simply drilling in a straight line. Resources must be collected, machinery constructed, energy managed, technology researched, and the robot itself improved before the deepest areas become realistically accessible. The early progression establishes a satisfying relationship between exploration and resource management. Venturing underground produces essential materials such as coal and iron, but every expedition also forces you to consider the limitations of your equipment. Fuel and energy are particularly important at the beginning, creating a practical reason to return to the factory rather than endlessly exploring. This gives mining a stronger sense of purpose because each trip is effectively an investment in future capabilities.…

The core game is pretty fun, but if you like to 100% it be prepared for some seriously tedious grinding.

THE GAME IS 99% IS GOOD BUT THERE ONE THING MAKE THE EXPERIENCE HORRIBL WITCH IS THE NEAR THE END THE THING YOU NEED TO UPGRADE A LOOT AND TAKE A LONG TIME TO DO AND ABOVE ALL THAT THE ENERGY DRAIN SO QUICKLY MAKE ME CANT DO ANY CRAFT OR UPGRADE......IF THERE A UPDATE IS THE FUTURE MAKE THE ENERGY MORE THAT WILL BE PERFECT TO FINISH THE GAME OTHER THEN THAT I CANT CONTINUE ANYMORE

Late game balancing is bad.