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26.5 hrs last two weeks / 434.0 hrs on record (245.7 hrs at review time)
Posted: 18 May, 2024 @ 8:01am

Early Access Review
Satisfactory is an incredible base building game that deserves more attention.

The handcrafted world created by Coffee Stain Studios was made with a passion. When first experienced, this strange alien planet feels dangerous, but with some preparation and courage you will discover a beautiful land filled with potential. And if exploring is not your thing, there are always opportunities nearby to complete your goals.

Satisfactory will keep you engaged. While the game provides you basic goals for unlocking new buildings, equipment, and features, there are also other playstyles with rewarding experiences. If you are the creative type, customizations exist to make your base feel like home rather than an invasive metal monstrosity. If you are a perfectionist, optimize your factory to squeeze out that extra 10% efficiency. If you can't do math, claim more resource nodes and build more factories.

Building bases is challenging and equally rewarding. As you unlock new technologies, your small factory will quickly expand and that comes with growing pains. What seemed like a decent sized area to build a small factory will eventually out grow itself which is your cue to look upward. Building multi-level factories is made easy with the help of ladders, jetpacks, and parachutes. Or if you do not want to build up, build outward with the help of vehicles, trains, and drones which will transport resources for you and keep all your efforts connected.

The Satisfactory community is amazing. Everyone is welcoming and supportive no matter your playstyle. Walkthroughs, guides, and calculators exist to ease any difficulties you will eventually come across. Share the experience with your friends or join a community server to see what other players like to do with their bases. Plus, the modding community has plenty more to keep you going if you need extra content or quality of life changes.

With the release of version 1.0 just around the corner, right now is the perfect time to start or return to Satisfactory. The Early Access provided players with so much content, I am very eager to see what the full release version has in store.
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