Farm Expert 2017
- August 31, 2016
- Silden
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamFarm Expert 2017 is a detailed farm simulator featuring advanced soil physics and realistic machine driving models. Explore an expansive open world, repair and customize licensed machines in your backyard workshop, and manage various farming activities such as cultivating fields, harvesting orchards, and raising animals. The game features over 170 machines from manufacturers like Kuhn, Grimme, Krampe, and more, with realistic driving physics and the ability to replace used parts and customize machinery.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a lot of potential with unique features like dynamic terrain and a variety of crops and animals to manage.
- Some players found the gameplay enjoyable and appreciated the realism in farming mechanics, such as soil quality and equipment wear.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements since the initial release, showing commitment to fixing bugs.
- The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it unplayable for many users, with issues like freezing and poor performance.
- Graphics and controls are often criticized as being subpar, with many players noting that the game feels unfinished and lacks polish.
- There are significant issues with the tutorial and user interface, leading to confusion and frustration for new players.
- grinding135 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is a mixed experience; while some players appreciate the depth and complexity of farm management, others find the repetitive nature of tasks tedious. Many highlight the game's potential for realism and detail, but also note significant bugs and control issues that detract from enjoyment. Overall, it appeals more to dedicated farming sim fans who are willing to overlook its flaws for a more intricate farming experience.
“But that's the only good point; the bad points are the graphics and the controls are terrible. If this was the only farming game available, I might give it a bit longer, but it's a terrible game for this day and age.”
“I thought this would be a cool game as I'm a big Farming Simulator player, but I was wrong. I downloaded this and no sooner had we gotten into the game than it throws up a warning and crashes. I'm running a top-of-the-range gaming laptop, so I know it's definitely not my end that's the problem. High hopes for a game that's broken and shouldn't be on the site because of it.”
“I love farming games, but this just felt unfinished.”
- graphics55 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as outdated and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues and headaches. While some users appreciate certain visual aspects, such as terrain deformation and crop details, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to meet modern standards. Additionally, numerous bugs and a lack of polish further detract from the graphical experience.
“I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised by what this game offered: nice graphics and animation, models are okay, and the field work is great, with the terrain deformation.”
“Graphics are decent and the sound as well; crops look amazing and there is a huge amount of stuff to do.”
“The graphics, engine, sounds, and overall immersion are so good.”
“The graphics and the game are a 0/10.”
“It's hard to even play as it requires so much graphics card power; I can run GTA V no problem, but this is terrible.”
“Graphics are really bad, looks like it's for tablets or smartphones.”
- stability26 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, rendering it nearly unplayable for many users. Reviewers consistently highlight the lack of polish and unfinished features, particularly in vehicle physics and terrain interactions. Overall, the game's stability issues significantly detract from the experience, leading to a strong recommendation against purchasing it in its current state.
“Not just bad bugs and glitches broken, it's literally unplayable.”
“The poor rating I leave the game is because it is still buggy as heck and the last release version, Hard Terrain, was never finished.”
“This game is buggy and tractor physics are very bad.”
- gameplay24 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay features unique elements like orchards and vehicle repair mechanics, setting it apart from other farming simulators. However, players have criticized the game for its unfinished state, poor tractor physics, and a lack of intuitive controls, leading to a frustrating experience. While some aspects, like the plowing mechanic, are praised, many users feel that the overall gameplay is lacking and not engaging enough to warrant continued play.
“It has gameplay concepts that Farming Simulator 17 or 19 don't have, like orchards, that I was excited to try.”
“Gameplay is smooth; however, this game is nowhere near a finished state.”
“The maps look nice; I've yet to experience any of the multitude of things to do on them yet, but the plowing mechanic is fantastic. Just finished my first field and it took ages, lovely.”
“If you've seen any reviews or watched any gameplay videos, you'd know how bad the tractors bounce in this game.”
“I read other reviews and really tried to like this game... however, after an hour of gameplay with realistic settings, I accomplished absolutely nothing.”
“I want to play this game longer to give it a more detailed review, but the gameplay is just so horrible, I can't bring myself to it.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users noting that while driving physics and overall performance are acceptable, there are significant issues that require a powerful machine for smooth gameplay. Many players have reported that performance is worse than previous iterations, and there are specific concerns regarding optimization for the English language.
“Some things work a little shocky; game performance is a little down.”
“Well, it looks like performance is worse than FE 2016.”
“This game was not optimized for the English language.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the ability to customize their in-game experience by adding their own music and sounds, effectively creating a personalized radio. However, some find the default game music to be somewhat annoying, though it can be muted entirely.
“We can put our own music and sounds too, which allows us to enjoy our favorite music as in-game radio.”
“Probably the game music is a bit annoying, but you can turn it down to 0.”
“Probably the game music is a bit annoying, but you can turn it down to 0.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for creating unrealistic expectations through excessive hype and advertising, leading to disappointment among players who feel the final product did not live up to the promotional material.
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of these games is characterized by a sandbox open-world design, which prioritizes player freedom and exploration over a structured, quest-driven narrative. This approach allows for a more organic storytelling experience, where players create their own narratives through gameplay.
