Agricultural Simulator 2013: Steam Edition
- June 7, 2013
- Actalogic
Get on Steam"Agricultural Simulator 2013: Steam Edition" invites players to manage their own farm in scenic Tuscany, the Alps, and USA. Take on daily tasks such as food production, resource management, and animal care. The dynamic ground and tactical investment decisions add realism to this farming simulation experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nice concept and potential for a fun farming simulator.
- Some players find the graphics appealing and enjoy the realistic farming mechanics.
- There are moments of enjoyment when the game runs smoothly, and it offers a variety of tasks.
- The game is plagued with constant crashes and bugs, making it nearly unplayable.
- There is a lack of support from the developers, and many features are broken or incomplete.
- Performance issues persist even on high-end systems, leading to frustration among players.
- grinding38 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while some players appreciate the realistic features and potential of Agricultural Simulator 2013, many criticize it for being buggy, unstable, and less enjoyable compared to other farming simulators like Farming Simulator 2013. Users often recommend looking elsewhere for a more polished experience, highlighting that the game's mechanics can be tedious and frustrating due to frequent crashes and poor coding. Overall, the consensus leans towards favoring established titles in the genre for a better gaming experience.
“I like the farming simulators and I like the concept of actually working to feed your animals and taking in the barns and all that stuff, but this one is not as realistic as the ones in the past and the bugs and crashes within the game are too numerous to mention.”
“Agricultural simulator 2013 is a cheap rip-off of farming simulator 2013; only it crashes more, is more ugly, and labor-intensive.”
“While it takes farming simulation to an incredible level, it has far too many instabilities to be any long-term fun.”
- stability19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with numerous users reporting constant crashes, freezes, and a plethora of glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Despite some enjoyable features, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is excessively buggy and lacks the polish expected from a commercial release, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“The final caveat is that the game freezes/crashes constantly.”
“This is the first review I've ever bothered to write because this game is so bad, buggy, and unplayable.”
“It is mind-blowing that something with this many bugs and glitches can be sold on Steam.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals that create an immersive experience, while others criticize the poor optimization and frequent glitches that lead to unstable frame rates and a dated appearance. Many users report issues with adjusting graphics settings and overall performance, suggesting that the game may have been rushed and lacks polish. Overall, the graphical quality seems to vary significantly depending on the hardware used and the game's optimization.
“The game has phenomenal graphics that are just a pure treat to the eyes; sometimes I forget I'm playing a video game and actually feel as if I'm outside working on the farm.”
“However, this game has stunning graphics (of course, a powerful PC/device is required) and awesome gameplay.”
“Believe the hype, this game constantly pushes the boundaries of quality story, graphics, and gameplay.”
“This game is very graphically challenged and the controls don't work half the time; it's also very laggy and appears to have been rushed out the door.”
“I had it running on the highest graphics setting and it looked like an early 2000s computer game.”
“Most of the interactive items in the game are broken and wacky graphics glitches.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the fun mechanics of driving tractors and the variety of vehicles available, others criticize the design flaws, bugs, and stability issues compared to its predecessor. Despite its stunning graphics and ambitious gameplay features, many users find the experience marred by poor physics and frequent crashes.
“If you excuse the FOV and bugs, this game has some good gameplay mechanics.”
“The nice thing I will say is that it's always fun to drive tractors, and I like the range you can buy. I enjoyed the mechanics of using the 'extensions'.”
“Although a very graphically demanding game, it also has revolutionary gameplay that will change the face of gaming.”
“The game was not that bad, but it had some major issues with gameplay.”
“Game mechanics are horribly designed.”
“Now I'm not saying Farming Simulator 2013 is any better with its terrible physics, zombie-like people, and dull gameplay, but at least in that game you don't crash every 5 minutes.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting severe performance issues even on high-end systems. Many players express frustration over the lack of developer support for patches, leading to a consensus that the game is poorly optimized and not enjoyable to play.
“The graphic anti-optimization issue is so broken that I can't even move my mouse freely to change the graphics settings!”
“Terribly optimized.”
“Only game optimized less than Watch Dogs.”
“Very badly optimized game and what is even more sad... the game developers obviously decided to leave this game as it is and don't bother to come up with some patch to fix this... nice.”
“I have a brand new gaming computer which can run BF4 on ultra settings with no lag (and many other demanding games) but this game is so badly optimized it's not even playable.”
“Poorly optimized even on high-end systems.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a heartfelt narrative where the protagonist inherits a struggling farm from their father, who, before passing away from a disease, urges them to care for the family and the land. Players appreciate the immersive world that reflects real-life elements, enhancing the emotional depth of the storyline. Overall, the game is praised for its compelling storytelling that complements its high-quality graphics and gameplay.
“The game does a great job at simulating the real-world country, including several gas stations, stores, etc. The story revolves around your father, who was also a farmer struggling to make a profit throughout your childhood. He was eventually stricken with a disease, and his final words to you were to tend to the farm and take care of the family.”
“Believe the hype; this game constantly pushes the boundaries of quality story, graphics, and gameplay.”
“The game does a great job at simulating the real world country, including several gas stations, stores, etc. However, the story is that your father was also a farmer who didn't make much profit throughout your childhood and was eventually stricken with a disease. His final words to you were to tend to the farm and take care of the family.”
“I'm not going to go into any more detail on the story because I might spoil the experience for any lucky soul who might purchase this work of art.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply, as it evokes powerful feelings of familial love and the weight of personal choices, illustrated by a poignant moment where a character confronts the potential loss of witnessing significant life events. This connection to real-life struggles enhances the game's impact on players.
“I was about 10 years old when my mother said to him, 'If you ever want to see your grandchildren graduate, you have to stop immediately.' Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Many users express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting a lack of updates or new content from the developers since its release over a year ago, which has diminished their interest in returning to the game.
“I bought it on release day over a year ago, and the developers have not made any updates to enhance its replayability since then.”
“The lack of new content makes it feel stale after just a few playthroughs.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to return, as the experience doesn’t change.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it consistently amusing.
