Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game with a business theme. It was developed by Actalogic and was released on November 6, 2013. It received negative reviews from players.

"Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming" invites you to experience farming from the 1950s to 1970s, letting you use original designed machines and old-timer tractors. With the dynamic ground feature, you'll see realistic furrows and changing driving behavior for immersive gameplay. Choose your region and embark on a nostalgic farming journey.

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Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

grinding33 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept of historical farming with vintage equipment, which could appeal to fans of nostalgia.
Some players found the graphics to be decent and appreciated the detailed objects and environments.
There is potential for fun if players are willing to troubleshoot and fix the numerous bugs.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
There is a lack of tutorials and clear objectives, leaving players confused about how to progress.
Overall, the game feels unfinished and is often described as a low-effort cash grab with numerous bugs and glitches.

grinding
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of "Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming" is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and lacking engaging gameplay. Players note that the game simulates the hard work of farming in a detailed manner, but the steep learning curve and repetitive tasks can lead to frustration and a loss of focus. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels more like a chore than an enjoyable experience, making it difficult to recommend over other farming simulators.
- “I guess my complaint is that it's a little too real, and not enough 'game.' Working the farm is almost entirely tedious work, and by no means play.”
- “It's hard to learn the farming process, because you're spending such a vast amount of time doing the basic steps that it's easy to lose focus.”
- “Seriously, I would rather close my eyes and pretend to be farming than attempt to fight through the horrible interface of this 'game.'”
graphics
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear dated and require extensive tuning to achieve acceptable performance. While some appreciate the clean and crisp visuals, others report significant issues such as lag, glitches, and unresponsive controls, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, the graphics engine is seen as inefficient, with a need for better optimization to enhance gameplay.
- “The graphics are good and clean.”
- “Graphics look okay and machines look real.”
- “Graphic and music qualities are excellent.”
- “Graphics were dated (I mean, it's 11 years old, so that's what I get for trying).”
- “No, I am not kidding, this is actually what this game looks like, but take care, you have to fine-tune the graphics a lot; if you don't, you are in for some bad surprises.”
- “Bad graphics, unresponsive controls, and a general lack of direction make this game one to avoid.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous glitches and bugs that affect gameplay, such as animals behaving erratically and graphical issues. While some players find these problems manageable, they express a desire for fixes to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the game's stability is seen as a significant drawback, detracting from its potential enjoyment.
- “In conclusion, this would be a fun game if the glitches were fixed.”
- “The agricultural sim series is buggy as hell; I don’t have a lot of time on it, however, it’s understandable as you read on.”
- “Busted and buggy.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting significant issues such as glitches, crashes, and awkward controls that hinder the experience. While some appreciate the potential for realism in farming mechanics, many find the tutorials confusing and the overall gameplay lacking depth and functionality.
- “This aspect of gameplay adds realism to actually being on the farm.”
- “Otherwise, whatever gameplay I got out of it, it seemed to have a budding potential.”
- “Gameplay-wise, I'm still trying to figure out how it all works.”
- “Honestly, I've spent about 3 hours trying to start it, and after that, I was done with the gameplay in 15 minutes.”
- “Glitchy and buggy gameplay, but then tractors do look kind of like buggies.”
- “This is a stupid game; nothing is realistic. You can't enter the tractors, the gameplay is awkward, and the controls don't work. The tutorials don't make sense.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the excellent quality and historical themes that enhance the atmosphere, others find the soundtrack lacking and not fitting for the gameplay experience. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding the absence of variety and engaging musical elements, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Graphic and music qualities are excellent.”
- “Musical themes add to the historical atmosphere of the game.”
- “At first, I thought the game would amaze me when I heard the music and saw the environment, but that quickly became a disaster with no proper tutorial, indicator, or option to tell what to do.”
- “There's no gorgeous vistas to distract you from the tedium, no array of music - not even the country music one might playfully expect.”
- “There's no gorgeous vistas to distract you from the tedium, no array of music - not even the country music one might playfully expect.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is often derived from its glitches and bugs, which some players find amusing despite the overall instability. However, this unpredictability can also lead to frustration, with some users feeling that the humor does not compensate for the game's shortcomings. Overall, opinions on the humor are mixed, with some appreciating the comedic potential of the glitches while others see it as a detriment.
- “Yes, it's glitchy, but sometimes that makes it funny.”
- “Controls are not the best, and sometimes there are funny bugs.”
- “I find it a funny game, even if it keeps jamming.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant optimization issues, indicating that the game struggles with performance stability and may experience frame rate drops or long loading times. These problems detract from the overall gameplay experience, suggesting a need for further refinement and updates.
- “The optimization issues in this game are frustrating and make it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I constantly experience lag and frame drops, which severely impacts my gaming experience.”
- “The game feels poorly optimized, leading to long loading times and frequent crashes.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its musical themes, which effectively evoke a sense of historical context and immersion.
- “The musical themes enhance the historical atmosphere of the game.”
- “The immersive sound design truly brings the world to life.”
- “The haunting visuals and ambient sounds create an unforgettable atmosphere.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers feel that the game's story is lacking, as it does not include missions that could enhance the experience and provide a structured narrative. They suggest that incorporating missions would have added depth and engagement, alongside a freestyle mode for more freedom.
- “The game could have been so much more, with some missions to get a first feel.”
- “There are no missions.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy is criticized as a low-effort cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over player experience and quality.
- “Low effort cash grab.”

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Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming is a casual strategy game with business theme.

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming is available on PC and Windows.

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming was released on November 6, 2013.

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming was developed by Actalogic.

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its grinding.

Agricultural Simulator: Historical Farming is a single player game with multiplayer support.

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