Kaizen: A Factory Story makes a game of perfecting 1980s Japanese manufacturing
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Summary
Zachtronics is a game studio founded by Zach Barth, famous for producing engineering-focused puzzle games, including SpaceChem, Infinifactory, and TIS-100 among others.
Each game combines elements of computer science, logistics, and light horror, making them memorable and enjoyable to play.
Zachtronics also produced non-puzzle games such as the visual novel Eliza and the multiplayer card game Nerts!
They are renowned for the educational aspect of their games, and their new release, Kaizen: A Factory Story, continues this tradition by teaching the player about manufacturing and the Japanese economic boom of the 1980s.
Players take on the role of a business manager in charge of a factory, producing toys and electronics with the goal of minimizing cost and time to achieve greater efficiency.
With fascinating gameplay and an immersive educational experience, Zachtronics continues to provide exciting and thoughtful gaming experiences to its loyal fanbase and new players alike.
