Agricultural Simulator 2013: Steam Edition

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"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.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Agricultural Simulator 2013: Steam Edition screenshot

19%

Audience ScoreBased on 400 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

grinding76 negative mentions

The game has a nice concept and potential for a fun farming simulator.
Some players found the graphics appealing and enjoyed the realistic farming tasks.
There are moments of enjoyment when the game runs smoothly, and it can be fun to drive the tractors.

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.
Players have reported poor optimization, with the game running poorly even on high-end systems.

grinding
76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that while Agricultural Simulator 2013 offers a variety of farming activities and some unique features, it suffers from significant bugs and stability issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players recommend opting for Farming Simulator titles instead, citing them as more polished and enjoyable alternatives. Despite its potential, the game's technical problems and lack of realism compared to its competitors leave many users disappointed.
- “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; 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.”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with frequent crashes, glitches, and a generally unplayable experience reported by users. Many reviewers describe it as the "worst buggy game ever," highlighting that despite some enjoyable features, the overall performance is marred by persistent bugs and a lack of polish. Overall, players advise against purchasing it due to its instability, even after patches.
- “The game is so buggy you can't even play it.”
- “This is the first review I've ever bothered to write because this game is so bad, buggy, and unplayable.”
- “Random crashes, lots of glitches, hard to earn money/make progress, very broken in-game UI, lacking features, and hard to get used to.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
67%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the overall quality and optimization, describing it as subpar and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. While some players appreciate the stunning visuals when running on high settings, they note that this requires powerful hardware and is often accompanied by significant performance issues, including unstable frame rates and glitches. Overall, the game's graphical performance appears to be inconsistent and problematic for many users.
- “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.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while many players appreciate the fun mechanics of driving tractors and the variety of vehicles available, they also point out significant issues such as bugs, poor design, and stability compared to previous titles. Despite these drawbacks, some users praise the game's graphics and revolutionary gameplay elements, suggesting it has the potential to elevate the gaming experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a blend of engaging mechanics and notable flaws.
- “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'.”
- “However, this game has stunning graphics (of course, a powerful PC/device is required) and awesome gameplay.”
- “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.”
optimization
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
33%
56%
The game is widely criticized for its poor optimization, rendering it unplayable even on high-end systems. Users report severe performance issues, including lag and graphical glitches, with many expressing frustration over the developers' apparent lack of intention to address these problems through patches. Overall, the optimization is deemed one of the worst in recent gaming history.
- “The graphic anti-optimization issue is so broken... I can't even move my mouse freely to change the graphics settings!”
- “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.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game's story revolves around a heartfelt narrative where the protagonist inherits a struggling farm from their ailing father, who urges them to care for the family and continue the farming legacy. Reviewers praise the depth and emotional resonance of the story, highlighting its ability to enhance the overall gaming experience without revealing too much to avoid spoilers.
- “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.”
- “The game does a great job at simulating the real world country including several gas stations, stores, etc. The story of this game is that your father was also a farmer not making 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.”
- “Believe the hype, this game constantly pushes the boundaries of quality story, graphics, and gameplay.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking powerful feelings of nostalgia and familial connection, particularly through poignant moments that highlight the stakes of personal choices. The narrative effectively captures the weight of decisions and their impact on loved ones, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users express disappointment in the game's replayability, noting that a lack of updates or new content since its release over a year ago has diminished their interest in returning to the game.
- “I bought it on release day over a year ago, and the devs have not made any updates to improve its replayability since then.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is consistently appreciated by users, with many noting that it remains entertaining throughout.