Farm Frenzy: Refreshed
- January 27, 2021
- GameOn Production
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Get on Apple StoreIn Farm Frenzy: Refreshed, manage a bustling farm filled with animals and crops across various levels. Complete challenges, upgrade structures, and create goods to meet goals and earn rewards. With improved graphics and updated controls, this time management game provides a refreshed take on the classic Farm Frenzy experience.
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Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience for fans of the original Farm Frenzy series, with familiar gameplay mechanics and improved graphics.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and challenging, providing a fun and addictive experience for all ages.
- The addition of new features, such as the farm hub and seasonal changes, adds a fresh twist to the classic gameplay.
- The game suffers from balance issues and unclear mechanics, making it frustrating for players to progress without repeated attempts.
- Several players reported bugs and glitches that hinder the gameplay experience, including crashes and unresponsive prompts.
- The overall design and objectives feel repetitive and less engaging compared to previous installments, leading to disappointment among long-time fans.
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a well-executed blend of familiar mechanics from previous installments, such as farm management and seasonal changes, while introducing unique elements like resource management and item upgrades that keep the experience fresh and engaging. Although some players found the prompts frustrating, the overall mechanics and structure have been praised for maintaining the essence of the series while offering new twists. The game successfully avoids repetitiveness, providing rewarding challenges and a nostalgic feel for returning players.
“Very good remake and gameplay just like how I remember it!”
“They kept the gameplay fresh without messing with the farm management that is a hallmark of the series.”
“Overall, there are plenty of unique game mechanics (animals, resources, item upgrades) to keep the levels interesting and rewarding.”
“The prompts mechanic is also awful.”
“It took some time to get used to the gameplay setup as I frequently go back to Farm Frenzy 2 (my childhood game).”
“Few awards that focus mainly on getting upgrades for your farm, not gameplay achievements.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received a generally positive reception, with many players appreciating the refreshed visual style and improved quality compared to previous versions. While some users express mixed feelings about the graphics, the overall consensus highlights their appeal, particularly in relation to the cute animal designs and smooth performance on PC.
“Glad they refreshed it, graphics look good.”
“The graphics look good, it plays well on my PC, and I didn't see any bugs.”
“I've played the old flash one and this one keeps everything that was good and improves it with better graphics and new stuff.”
“The graphics are different, but the gameplay is still similar; however, the style is a little bit off.”
“I don't like the graphics that much.”
“The only thing that makes me happy about this game is the graphics and the cute animals.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on the aspect of "grinding" highlight a mixed experience; while some players appreciate the farming mechanics, others find the gameplay tedious and unengaging, describing it as a buggy clicker that lacks charm. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant drawback for many.
“It's a tedious, buggy clicker with nothing charming or interesting at all.”
“I like cooking and farming games, but this game is torture.”
“It feels a little grinding to me.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the variety of sounds in the game, including animal noises and game music, but some express disappointment with the new music, longing for the nostalgia of the old tracks. The bass-boosted effect in the transport menu is noted, but it seems to highlight a mixed reception towards the overall musical experience.
“When more than three sounds play (e.g., bear noises, animal noises, and game music), and then we go to the transport menu, we experience a bass-boosted effect.”
“While I do like the additions like the farm, I really miss the old music.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly on level 17, where glitches and stuttering detract from the overall experience, leading users to describe it as tedious and buggy.
“Glitches on level 17 - the game is stuttering and therefore feels worthless.”
“It's a tedious, buggy clicker with nothing charming or interesting at all.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized due to significant glitches on level 17, causing stuttering that detracts from the overall experience and renders it nearly unplayable for some users.
“Glitches on level 17 - the game is stuttering and therefore unplayable.”
“The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
“Frequent frame drops make it impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game has been criticized as lacking depth, with some users finding it unfunny and suggesting that those who enjoy it may need professional help. Overall, the comedic elements appear to be polarizing, with a significant portion of players not appreciating the humor.
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express that the emotional impact of the game is so intense that it can be overwhelming, leading some to take breaks to process their feelings.
