Though I like this game and the humour, I could not get myself to finish the game... In short, this game is lovely if you thrive on time pressure. If you do not, it is not for you. Even in the 'focused fixing' mode, which is described as a more relaxed experience, my experience was different. When it started and I saw I could do a less stressful timed version I was very happy to do so. At a certain point I got immensely frustrated with two modules that even with guides online were very difficult due to the time frame + the use of a controller. I love the parts where you have to interpret the guide book but as I progressed These two modules always messed me up and killed very long runs time and time again. All this could've been a non-issue if there was a way to practise with modules without it ruining a run for the umpteenth time. I would've even accepted an upgrade where I could buy a practise machine or something. Not being able to practise made the game and all other modules too r...

At first its a bit daunting but once you learn whats going on and what to do(some fixes are that straight forward) you'll find yourself coming back for more.

Pros: • Amazing graphics and art look for a game of this kind • Really great and catchy music • The story and [spoiler]alternate endings[/spoiler] keep things relatively fresh throughout the game • It's a fixing and maintenance simulator, like no other out there. I wish there would be more games of this kind. Pros/Cons: • There's two playing modes, a timed one, and one with a limit of jobs per day. When starting out, I recommend the non-timed one, and only trying the timed one later, once you get comfortable with controls and basic modules. If you don't like being time-pressured and just want to relax, you can stick to the non-timed mode for the entire game. • The tutorial convers only the game's controls - other than that, the game just throws you right in to the main course, with only the manual being your guide going forward. You'll have to learn a lot as you play. • It's a roguelite, so you'll be dying a lot, especially at the beginning of the game. Getting back to w...

this is one of the best games ive played. it seems cute and easy but it does have a learning curve to it. however when i managed to get basically the whole guidebook memorized its really more about getting all the achievements. all but 1 are very achievable. only 1 i really needed the guide for was [spoiler] completing the washing machines codes [/spoiler]. if u like fixing things and following guides on how to fix things this game is definitely for you.

Gotta say, from some of the reviews I was reading I was put off and almost got a refund. But no, this is actually a solid game in the "tough but fair" realm of playability. I have NOT tried playing on Frantic - but even the "easy" mode takes solid gameplay to get through with no handholding beyond the opening tutorial. You WILL need to read, understand, and memorize big chunks of the manual, especially towards the end, unless you really want to spend thirty cycles developing "muscle memory" to bull your way through. Yes, it can get repetitive. The game centers around a time-loop; that's kind of the point. But I haven't been bored, as milquetoast and careful as I am regardless! Definitely worth the price-point, let alone when on sale.