Croppy Boy
- August 28, 2020
- Mr Crops
Sandbox multiplayer farming simulation with no rules. Online & Offline play.
Reviews
- The game has a cute art style and charming graphics that make it visually appealing.
- Playing with friends can be a fun and entertaining experience, leading to wacky situations.
- It's a simple and enjoyable game for short bursts, making it a good option for casual gaming.
- There is no tutorial or clear instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- The controls are clunky and cannot be customized, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and a lack of content, which detracts from the overall experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the cute art style and find the visuals pleasing, others criticize the lack of resolution and customization options, leading to a perception of low quality. Overall, many commend the graphics as good to impeccable, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“Such a nice art style and concept.”
“The graphics are pretty good for the game you are getting.”
“One of the best games I have ever played, the graphics are impeccable, and the features are second to none.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“The graphics are cute, but I couldn't get the hang of the game overall.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of this farming simulator is characterized by repetitive tasks like farming and selling crops, which some players find addictive despite the lack of a compelling story. While the game offers a relaxing experience, it is criticized for allowing other players to interfere with your progress, making it less appealing for those seeking a serious or complex simulation. Overall, it is recommended for casual play and short bursts of fun rather than deep engagement.
“Sandbox is amateur developer codespeak for 'I don't know how to make game content, level design is much too hard, so I won't add any content, I'll call it a sandbox!' You run around farming and selling crops while the AI/other players (if there were any) steal your stuff just because they can.”
“Another fault is that there is zero story, so I feel like I'm farming for no reason (which with games like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon, I don't feel that way).”
“If you are looking for a serious farming simulator or some ultra-complex strategic multiplayer game, this isn't the game for you.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and intuitive, particularly for those familiar with farming mechanics, though some players feel it lacks depth and can become repetitive. Despite this, many appreciate its fun and unique elements, making it suitable for short, social gaming sessions. Overall, it receives positive feedback, with some suggestions for enhancements.
“Overall the gameplay is very good and perfectly enjoyable, but there are a few things that I think would be a cool addition to the game.”
“Because of all the good in the gameplay, I give it a 10/10.”
“The gameplay is fun and very enjoyable.”
“There wasn't much depth or gameplay to this; it was the same thing over and over again.”
“The planting and harvesting of crops is, while realistic, quite intuitive, and my friends who were with me managed to grasp and understand the mechanics quickly.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story in this game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players feeling that the farming mechanics are devoid of meaningful narrative context. While some elements depict a harsh and chaotic world dominated by predatory landlords and class struggles, the overall experience is marred by a sense of aimlessness, leaving players feeling disconnected from their in-game actions. Despite these shortcomings, there are moments of dark humor and absurdity that some players find entertaining, particularly in the interactions with quirky characters.
“Predatory landlords control all of the remaining derelict property and you must sell your last remaining possessions to afford even the most modest of accommodations. Once you have acquired a plot of land to sharecrop, one must begin planting their seeds. Growth is slow but steady, and eventually you will have a modest sum of money to spend. You decide to walk to town to invest in some new higher-quality seeds for your farm. The seed merchant coerces you, they can charge as many hundreds as they like for a single seed, there are no laws to protect against this in this avaricious wasteland. You despair as you spend the last of your coin on seeds to propagate your subsistence farm, but you regale at the prospect of a large harvest. As you leave the store, a noble runs around the corner, diving headlong into your chest, catching you with his superior speed, and he knocks you to the ground. He keeps body slamming you as you lay there sprawled in the dirt. He tears the seeds from your hands, shoving them into his pockets with his grubby hands. He then moves on to the last of your coin, tearing open your coin purse with fervor. As he pockets the last of your gold, he slams you into the ground one last time. You stand up slowly and attempt to give chase, but his pure noble bloodline provides him with an increased vigor that no peasant can match. You give up; defeatedly, you limp back to your farm. As you approach, you realize that your gate is wide open. You think to yourself 'surely I locked it when I left...?' As you get closer you realize what has occurred. A look of horror floods your face as you see all of your crops lying in ruins, trampled by an opportunistic peasant. While you were being beaten mercilessly by the upper class, the impoverished peasants decided to raze your farm, destroying your only source of income, even taking your only chicken and throwing it into the river. You walk into your cardboard shack in tears, your life in ruins. The only thing to ease your woes is your Hatsune Miku mistress that you found in the woods yesterday. You cry yourself to sleep that night. As you wake, your waifu greets you with a lovingly prepared meal. Where did she get the food?”
“Another fault is that there is 0 story, so I feel like I'm farming for no reason (which with games like Stardew Valley or Harvest Moon, I don't feel that way). Overall, if you're looking for a cute and simple farming game to kill time, I'd recommend checking this one out.”
“No story, no plot, resources were limited.”
“You walk into your cardboard shack in tears, your life in ruins... the only thing to ease your woes is your Hatsune Miku mistress that you found in the woods yesterday... you cry yourself to sleep that night.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, with amusing moments stemming from chaotic interactions, such as falling over frequently and engaging in absurd activities like stealing coins and transforming friends into cows. However, some users feel that the limitations in gameplay mechanics detract from the overall experience, even if the comedic elements remain enjoyable.
“I enjoyed playing it because it was funny to mess around and fall flat on my face every 2 seconds.”
“There's not a ton to do, but there are a bunch of little things that are funny, like fighting each other, stealing coins, having your friend turn into a cow, somehow stealing wives, and throwing them in your house for breakfast.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and a malfunctioning auto-save feature. While some users are more forgiving due to the free version, the overall consensus highlights a lack of reliability.
“This was a very buggy game; my auto-save did not work.”
“The game is pretty buggy, but I got the free version, so it's fine.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as wonderful and charming, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for improved gameplay mechanics, specifically regarding AI interactions.
“It's super cute and the music is wonderful.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, enhancing every moment.”