Little Rocket Lab

I thought it was a good game, but not without some reservations. First of all, I played it more for the automation and while I enjoyed the story, I didn't really get all that invested in the town characters. That's not a complaint, just explaining my biases. My biggest issues with the automation process are: 1. Resources run out a bit too fast for my taste. And pulling resources from outside the original area is a pretty frustrating process. 2. The game doesn't really let you build up your factory as time goes on. Typically with these games, you build something, then expand on other things while it is working, and after a series of these steps, you realize you have have build a monstrosity of a factory. In this game, though, you deliver things, then once they aren't needed, that part of the factory often goes dormant. 3. The long distance transfer mechanism, crating, could use a multiplexing scheme. This really can't work with the job-like nature causing uncontrollable backpressure, however. 4. No end game sinking mechanism is frustrating as it just ... ends. Yes, the story is over, but so what? Building a factory needs no story purpose, but it does need a sink. (The recycling bin is a bit too limited.)

Cozy and relaxing, just as promised. At no time does the game force quick, decisive action or punish you for mistakes. Both building and tearing down structures is quick and intuitive. Which incentivized me to completely rebuild my "factory" twice. The game also strikes a good balance between having just enough different elements to make it interesting and not so many it becomes overwhelming. I never hit a wall where I couldn't figure out a build that would work. Things that could be improved in my opinion: more toys for the dog, and how friendships work (currently very unrewarding).