Croppy Boy

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Croppy Boy is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Mr Crops and was released on August 28, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Sandbox multiplayer farming simulation with no rules. Online & Offline play.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding9 negative mentions

The game features a charming and cute visual style that appeals to players.
Gameplay is fun and can be enjoyed in short bursts, especially with friends, making it a good casual experience.
The controls, while initially confusing, become intuitive and allow for engaging interactions like stealing crops and tackling other players.

There is a lack of tutorial and instructions, making it difficult for new players to understand how to play.
The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a feeling of monotony over time.

graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 options and customization settings, leading to a perception of low quality. Overall, many agree that the graphics are good for the game's genre, with some even describing them as impeccable.
- “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.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, the interference from other players can be frustrating. Overall, it's recommended for those seeking a casual, easy-to-pick-up game rather than a complex farming simulation.
- “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). Overall, if you're looking for a cute and simple farming game to kill time, I'd recommend checking this one out.”
- “Other than the annoyance of allowing other players to interfere with your property that you buy, this is a really nice relaxing farming simulator.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable and intuitive, particularly for those familiar with farming mechanics, though some players noted a lack of depth and repetitive tasks. Despite this, it is praised for its fun factor and suitability for short, social gaming sessions, with suggestions for potential enhancements. Overall, it strikes a balance between simplicity and enjoyment, earning high marks from players.
- “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.”
- “I will admit that I have had some exposure to farming in real life, and therefore may have had a leg-up on some of the competition, but not by much, as the planting and harvesting of crops is, while realistic, quite intuitive. The other friends who I was with managed to grasp and understand the mechanics quickly.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players feeling that the farming mechanics are devoid of meaningful narrative context. While there are elements of struggle against predatory landlords and societal challenges, the overall experience is described as bleak and disjointed, leaving players feeling disconnected from their farming endeavors. Despite some humorous and absurd moments, the narrative fails to provide a compelling reason to invest emotionally in the gameplay.
- “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 laying 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.”
- “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 laying 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?”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be a highlight, with amusing scenarios such as falling over frequently, engaging in quirky antics like stealing coins and turning friends into cows. Despite some frustrations with gameplay mechanics, the comedic elements and absurd situations contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “I enjoyed playing it because it was funny to mess around and fall flat on my face every 2 seconds.”
- “There's a bunch of little things which 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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including 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.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its charm and quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some players express a desire for improvements in gameplay mechanics, specifically regarding AI interactions.
- “It's super cute, and the music is wonderful!”