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Farlands

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84%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
84% User Score Based on 210 reviews

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About Farlands

Farlands is a single player casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes. It was developed by Eric Rodríguez and was released on July 24, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Seeking a change in your life, you saw an offer you couldn't refuse; an entire planet at a bargain price! An old agrarian rock that's been abandoned for years in an outlying solar system. So with little more than your worn out ship and your personal assistance droid, you decide to embark on a new phase of your life in a lost corner of the galaxy. Restore your planet! Cut weeds, clear paths, recla…

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84%Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding54 negative mentions
  • The game has a charming art style and engaging animations that make it visually appealing.
  • There is a solid foundation for gameplay mechanics, with potential for future updates to enhance content and features.
  • The concept of interplanetary travel adds a unique twist to the farming sim genre, providing opportunities for exploration and resource management.
  • The game currently feels very empty and lacks substantial content, making it feel more like a demo than a complete game.
  • Many basic quality of life features are missing, such as a tutorial, control customization, and a clear direction for gameplay.
  • The game is in an alpha state, with numerous bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.

  • gameplay

    62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    16% positive mentions, 79% neutral mentions, 5% negative mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a blend of traditional farming mechanics and innovative features, such as space travel, which adds depth and variety to the experience. Players appreciate the fast-paced nature of the game, which respects their time compared to other farming sims, though some mechanics, like fishing, could use refinement. Overall, the game shows promise with engaging mechanics, charming visuals, and a solid core gameplay loop, despite some early access limitations and a lack of tutorials for newcomers.

    • “The farming mechanics are engaging, and the background and story, while still missing some development, is enticing enough to keep you digging in.”
    • “But one thing that I especially found attractive was its fluidity, or rather, its fast-paced sense of gameplay.”
    • “While other farming sim games take a slow approach for gameplay mechanics, Farlands takes away that and respects your time.”
    • “There's a mechanic where you have to fly to other planets (rather than walking into town) but you only have two fuel cells, which is just one round trip.”
    • “It has the things you would expect from an early access game: incomplete parts, microlag on some occasions, and a lack of explanation in some mechanics.”
    • “For now, there's no tutorial explaining the basics of farming games like Stardew Valley; familiarity with these mechanics is assumed for alpha players.”

  • grinding

    54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by familiar farming mechanics, such as planting and harvesting, which are engaging but not particularly innovative compared to other farming sims. Players appreciate the large farming area and the potential for diverse crops and tools, though some express a desire for more variety and clearer tutorials for newcomers. Overall, while the game offers a solid foundation and enjoyable gameplay, it remains a work in progress with room for improvement.

    • “On that scale, I didn't encounter anything to significantly set this apart from other farming sims, and it's nowhere near as complete.”
    • “Currently, it's a fairly crude but promising interpretation of the farming game trope.”
    • “For now, there's no tutorial explaining the basics of farming games like Stardew Valley; familiarity with these mechanics is assumed for alpha players.”

  • graphics

    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    56% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming pixel art style and attention to detail, which enhance the overall aesthetic experience. Players appreciate the unique and appealing visuals, including alien crops and smooth animations, that contribute to a delightful homage to classic farm/life sim games. While some critiques mention outdated design choices, the overall sentiment is that the graphics are engaging and indicative of the game's potential for future growth.

    • “Plus the art style is just great, and it shows the love for the game in every little detail, critter, and description.”
    • “I personally love how carefully crafted some of the animations and visuals are, along with the little details here and there that make the game feel smooth and pleasing to the eye.”
    • “Graphically, it's a delightful homage to pixel art games, with gameplay mechanics reminiscent of Stardew Valley and Animal Crossing.”
    • “The developer's sense of aesthetics seems outdated, to the point of putting a Minnie Mouse bow on an animal in a bikini.”
    • “Overall, I think there is content at least for a few hours, probably many if you like the design of your own planet, and the most aesthetic side of the video game.”
    • “However, the roadmap shows promise, the pixel art and art style are charming, and the gameplay demonstrates the game's potential.”

  • story

    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The story in the game shows promise but currently lacks depth and uniqueness, often drawing comparisons to existing titles like Stardew Valley. While the setting and humor are engaging, many players hope for a more complex narrative that goes beyond the simplistic "company bad, you good" trope. As the game is still in early access, there is potential for development, but it currently lacks substantial plot elements and quests.

    • “So far, the story seems like it could be promising, and I like the direction it's being taken. However, I would like to see more than just 'company bad, you good,' and I hope there's much more mystery to the story overall.”
    • “The farming mechanics are engaging, and the background and story, while still missing some development, are enticing enough to keep you digging in.”
    • “The setting of the game is quite interesting, and the story feels engaging. The game also manages to add a little bit of well-placed comedy in its dialogues.”
    • “Right now it seems too close to the plot of Stardew.”
    • “It's so early access it doesn't have any story, plot, direction, indicators, descriptors, and I could keep going.”
    • “So far the story seems like it could be promising and I like the direction I think it's being taken; however, I would like to see more than 'company bad, you good' and I hope there's much more mystery to the story overall.”

  • music

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and relaxing soundtrack, which complements the charming pixel art and animations. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, such as the varied musical tones in different environments and the overall ambiance created by the music. Many express excitement about the potential for further development as the game progresses through early access.

    • “I love the little details it has despite being in early access, like the character animations and how the music continues inside buildings with different tones and instruments.”
    • “The pixel graphics are very cute, the music is on point, and being able to space travel hits that special geek spot.”
    • “Love the music, it's really catchy and lovely.”
    • “The music is very relaxing, it has some details but it's fine.”
    • “You can really see these influences in the music, tool design, and the way actions are performed.”
    • “The overall atmosphere is great, visually excellent with animations and music made with care.”

  • humor

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is praised for its humorous animations and entertaining characters, with players finding the encounters in blocked areas particularly hilarious. The humor adds a vital spark to the experience, making it highly recommended for both genre enthusiasts and newcomers, especially those who enjoy space-themed and cozy games.

    • “The fun detail of encountering them in the still blocked areas is hilarious.”
    • “The touch of humor is what gives it the spark it needs.”
    • “I've had the chance to explore two of them and meet the main NPCs, who are incredibly funny and entertaining.”

  • stability

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game currently experiences several stability issues, including frequent freezes during day transitions and minor lag when navigating menus. While these bugs hinder gameplay, many users believe the game has significant potential for improvement within its genre.

    • “My game froze twice while passing from one day to another, and I also experienced some minor freezes while switching menus on the fabricator.”
    • “Edit: There seems to be a bug after day 5 where when I wake up for a new day, I cannot move; the game freezes.”
    • “Still a little buggy, but it is a game with great potential to become one of the representatives of the genre.”

  • optimization

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game generally performs well without major issues, though players may encounter some performance hiccups and repetitive gameplay elements, typical for an early access title. There is potential for further optimization as development continues.

    • “The game doesn't have major performance issues (at least on what I have experienced).”
    • “It's in early access, so you might experience some performance issues and occasionally feel like you're in a loop, but there is room for improvement.”
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Farlands is a casual role playing game with fantasy and kids themes. Common tags for Farlands include indie, exploration, life sim, relaxing, fishing and others.

Farlands is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Farlands.

Farlands was released on July 24, 2024.

Farlands was developed by Eric Rodríguez.

Farlands has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Farlands for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Farlands is a single player game.

Similar games include One Lonely Outpost, Coral Island, Immortal Life, Hokko Life, Tales of Seikyu and others.