Desktop Farm
- July 31, 2020
- 3dm_live_wallpapers
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamDesktop Farm is a casual simulation game where players manage their own virtual farm. Plant, grow, and harvest various crops, raise animals, and upgrade facilities to expand the farm. The game features live wallpapers, allowing players to use their farm as a desktop background. However, it's important to note that some players have reported issues with the game's performance and stability.
Reviews
- The game is a cute and relaxing way to have a farm on your desktop while multitasking.
- It's easy to play and great for casual gaming, making it a fun distraction during work or study.
- The graphics and overall concept are charming, providing a pleasant aesthetic for users.
- The game is extremely resource-intensive, causing significant lag and battery drain on computers.
- There are numerous bugs and issues with controls, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- Content is limited, leading to a repetitive experience that can become boring quickly.
- graphics16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the colorful and cute art style reminiscent of Minecraft, while others criticize performance issues such as lag and poor translation. Some users find the overall aesthetic appealing, but there are concerns about the game's functionality and graphical performance. Overall, the graphics are seen as a highlight for some, but not without significant drawbacks.
“The concept and art style is also pretty cool.”
“I really like the concept of this game and I enjoy the art style of it.”
“The graphics are very colorful and cute, with an aesthetic that reminds me of Minecraft.”
“The graphics sucked and the concepts sucked.”
“Also, while I love the art style, the Chinese translation is terrible.”
“In conclusion, if you are going for a cute temporary aesthetic, then feel free.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the game offers a casual and cute idle farming experience, appealing to fans of the genre who enjoy a low-pressure environment. However, some players find the gameplay becomes tedious over time, with limited options and repetitive sounds detracting from the overall enjoyment. While it serves as a charming background activity, it may not satisfy those seeking a more in-depth farming simulation.
“I wanted to love this, as I want to love all farming games...but it's impossible.”
“At first it was fun but after a while it got tedious and the constant sounds of the animals get to be too much that I can't enjoy the sounds in the background.”
“It doesn't have a lot of options and it can be a bit glitchy but if you want a classic little farming sim that just hangs out in the background, this is the game for you!”
- story7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players noting a complete lack of narrative, while others find it engaging and epic. Comparisons to simplistic games like Temple Run suggest that the story may not be a primary focus for all players. Additionally, some users express a desire for gameplay features that could enhance their experience with the story.
“Epic story.”
“This game has no story.”
“Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
“No story.”
- optimization7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users find it well-optimized and low on system load, others report significant performance issues, particularly when expanding in-game farms or running multiple applications simultaneously. Improvements in optimization could enhance the experience, especially for those experiencing slowdowns.
“The application works great, well optimized, does not put a load on the computer.”
“I follow the instructions in the community hub and check everything on performance.”
“First, the farm will take priority over running apps on your computer by default, tanking performance in many games.”
“The performance can tank if you buy too many things, so you can't really expand the farm too much.”
“A little more optimization would help.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. While some find the game enjoyable, the frequent technical issues, such as difficulty in interacting with objects, detract from the overall experience.
“Extremely buggy.”
“Not only that, but it was incredibly buggy; sometimes taking multiple actions to be able to grab anything and at other times not being able to place anything at all.”
“Doesn't work; constant glitches, bugs, and crashes.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for improved audio settings, specifically the ability to separate game sounds from music and the option to toggle background music on and off, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
“I would like the audio settings to be better adjustable; I want the option to separate game sounds from music.”
“Maybe a background music that people can toggle on and off depending on whether they want to listen to it.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is straightforward, focusing on building and managing a farm by purchasing plants and animals, then selling them for resources to reinvest. While the mechanics are simple and engaging, some users note that the gameplay can feel repetitive over time.
“The gameplay is simple: you build a farm, buy plants and animals, and then sell them to gain resources for reinvesting in your desktop farm.”
“The gameplay is simple; you build a farm, buy plants and animals, and then sell them to get more resources to reinvest in the desktop farm.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive after a while, lacking variety and depth.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers a degree of replayability through the option to reset, allowing players to experience it multiple times. Additionally, some users find enjoyment in the game's aesthetic elements, such as animated sheep on the wallpaper, contributing to its charm. Overall, it is considered infinitely replayable by some players.
“You could reset the game if you wanted to, so there is a certain level of replayability.”
“The best thing about it is that there are sheep running around on my wallpaper.”
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in gameplay, which severely limits its replayability.”
“After finishing the main story, I found that there were no new challenges or content to explore, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by amusing sound effects, particularly those of the cows, and entertaining glitches, such as trapping cows in a small space. Players find these elements contribute to a lighthearted experience that effectively provides comedic relief while managing their farm.
“Trapping several cows in a 1x1 square and watching them glitch around is hilarious.”
“The sound effects are funny, especially the cows.”
“This funny app helps you kill some free time while organizing your farm right on desktop.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's atmosphere, describing it as relaxing and enjoyable, contributing to an overall positive experience.
“Chill game, loving the atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're part of the world.”
“Every detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
