Farm Frenzy: Heave Ho
- August 26, 2015
- Alawar Entertainment
In Farm Frenzy: Heave Ho, players help Scarlett assist the animals on an abandoned island in farming and producing goods. With quick time management, players grow crops, care for animals, and engage in commerce with neighboring islands to earn achievements and gold medals. The game features vibrant animations and a humorous storyline about the island's animals and their mischievous antics.
Reviews
- The game has a simple yet fun and addictive gameplay that appeals to casual gamers and children.
- Graphics are bright and cheerful, featuring a cute cartoon style that is enjoyable for younger audiences.
- It offers a relaxing experience with unique levels and objectives, making it suitable for players who prefer less challenging games.
- The game is criticized for being a shallow 'number incrementer' with minimal depth and repetitive gameplay.
- Technical issues such as lack of resolution options and unreliable mouse click responses detract from the overall experience.
- Players have reported losing progress due to bugs and a lack of a reliable save system, making it frustrating for those who invest time in the game.
- graphics22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the lack of resolution options and customization, leading to a perception of low-quality visuals typical of mobile apps. While some appreciate the bright and cheerful cartoon style, others feel that the simplistic 2D graphics do not meet the expectations for a PC game, especially given the historical advancements in 3D graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as lacking depth and effort, failing to impress more discerning gamers.
“Nice graphics.”
“The graphics are well-drawn, in a cute cartoon style.”
“Graphics are bright and cheerful.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered weak and underdeveloped, with some reviewers noting it feels rushed and lacks depth. However, the focus on gameplay over narrative is appreciated by many players, suggesting that the gameplay experience takes precedence. Overall, while there is a storyline present, it does not significantly enhance the game.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“This game focuses more on the gameplay than the story, which is great.”
“The story is a little lame, probably done in a hurry and not thought out well.”
“☑ no story”
“There is a storyline.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging concept and ease of learning, with many users appreciating that the game prioritizes gameplay over story. Overall, players find the gameplay to be a standout feature.
“She loves the gameplay and the concept both.”
“Also, this game focuses more on the gameplay than the story, which is great.”
“The gameplay is easy to learn.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as okay but lacking in variety, leading to a repetitive listening experience. While there is a volume slider available, the overall feedback suggests that the music does not enhance the gameplay significantly.
“There is a music volume slider available.”
“Music is okay but has no variety... at all.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express that grinding in the game is so demanding that it feels like it requires an additional life to manage effectively.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”