Cash Crop

About

"Cash Crop" is a farming simulation game set in 2017, where players can grow and harvest cannabis in a simulated industry going through a green gold rush. Players control their own grow operation, choosing strains, designing systems, and managing a small organic farm or large commercial grow. The game emphasizes plant relationships and ecology, with the goal of building a successful and profitable cannabis farm. * 3 sentences * 247 characters

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

grinding14 negative mentions

The game has a cute concept and shows a lot of potential for future development.
Players find the farming mechanics fun and engaging, with unique gameplay aspects that differentiate it from other farming games.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and have made noticeable improvements over time.

The game feels incomplete and has been criticized for being abandoned since 2018, with many features still not implemented.
There are numerous bugs and balancing issues that make the game frustrating and difficult to play, especially for new players.
The user interface and tutorial system are confusing, leading to a broken experience that doesn't cater well to its target audience.

grinding
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players enjoy the farming aspect of the game, finding it engaging and reminiscent of classics like Stardew Valley, but some express that the gameplay can become repetitive over time, leading to a desire for more varied activities. The developers are praised for their responsiveness and efforts to blend farming with tycoon elements, creating a unique experience in the genre. Overall, while the game offers fun and entertaining farming mechanics, there is a call for additional content to sustain long-term interest.
- “After a while, the farming gameplay gets a little tired, and I would like something else to do with my time.”
- “It's a heartfelt little homage to Stardew Valley and other farming games, but with a very unique twist.”
- “The developers are trying to make a tycoon/farming RPG hybrid, but the grinding can feel excessive.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features unique aspects, making it a fun experience for players. However, some users feel that the farming mechanics can become repetitive over time, leading to a desire for additional content and activities to maintain engagement.
- “Definitely looking forward to more content, very unique gameplay aspects and ideas, and really just a fun game to sit down and play.”
- “I do think that after a while, the farming gameplay gets a little tired, and I would like something else to do with my time.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are described as fun and cheeky, contributing to the game's self-aware tone. However, some users feel that the visual style may not fully resonate with its intended demographic of stoners.
- “The graphics are fun and the game is self-aware and cheeky, which I appreciate.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the developers prioritized profit over ongoing support, leading to abandonment after an initial surge in popularity.
- “This game was probably popular for a bit and the devs did a cash grab and abandoned it.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its uniqueness and interesting composition, with players appreciating the innovative use of strains and contracts as a compelling mechanism.
- “The music is super interesting, and I like the uniqueness of the strains and contracts, which is a neat mechanism.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the inclusion of diverse quests, engaging NPC interactions, and purchasable farm upgrades significantly enhances the game's replayability, encouraging players to revisit and explore different strategies and outcomes.
- “Quests, interactions with NPCs, and purchasable farm upgrades greatly enhance the game's replayability.”
- “Quests, interactions with NPCs, and purchasable farm upgrades would go a long way to adding replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, serving as a heartfelt homage to Stardew Valley and other farming games while introducing a unique twist that enhances the overall experience.
- “It's a heartfelt little homage to Stardew Valley and other farming games, but with a very unique twist.”
stability
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The stability of the game is generally considered acceptable, with users noting some bugs typical of early access titles, which are expected due to the unfinished nature of the game.
- “Good so far, but it's buggy. All early access games are like this because they are not finished.”