Farm Manager 2021

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"Farm Manager 2021 is a single-player Business Strategy game with good graphics, offering a logistic challenge as a farm manager. Oversee harvest, employee satisfaction, animal health, and equipment efficiency while expanding your farm and growing new plant species, including organic ones. Despite some bugs, the game provides an in-depth farming experience."

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 694 reviews

graphics17 positive mentions

grinding102 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable farming experience with a variety of tasks to manage.
Improvements in graphics and UI make the game more visually appealing and easier to navigate compared to its predecessor.
The developers are actively updating the game and responding to community feedback, which shows commitment to improving the player experience.

The game suffers from performance issues, especially when managing larger farms, leading to lag and slowdowns.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with little challenge once the initial learning curve is overcome.
Several bugs and glitches, such as workers not performing tasks correctly and issues with building management, detract from the overall experience.

grinding
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the variety of tasks and the casual, stress-free management style, others find the micromanagement tedious and the gameplay loop slow. Many reviews highlight that the game can become repetitive quickly, especially in crop farming, and that the lack of challenge can lead to a loss of interest over time. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy a more relaxed approach to farming simulation, but may frustrate players seeking a deeper, more hands-on experience.
- “And many, many things that feel very tedious to micromanage (like when I feel compelled to frequently swap between milk types at the factory because I can't afford a second production line, and the tiny window I gotta scroll through and identify a little milk icon on sight every time is painful, not to mention the factory UI only shows what's in stock in the building, not what could be processed from your storage).”
- “Unfortunately, the game is very slow and tedious if you want to do everything in the game.”
- “Building your farm is tedious and clunky controls.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
68%
6%
The graphics in Farm Manager 2021 receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the vibrant color palettes and overall visual appeal, while others criticize the lack of significant improvement over its predecessor, Farm Manager 2018. Many users report technical issues, such as crashes and graphical glitches, particularly on lower-end machines, indicating that the game may not be well-optimized. Overall, while the graphics are deemed acceptable for a farming simulator, they fall short of expectations for a 2021 release, with calls for further polish and enhancements.
- “With gorgeous graphics and an inviting atmosphere, Farm Manager 2021 is the ideal game for anyone looking to escape into a world of peaceful farming.”
- “The graphics for the PC are excellent.”
- “Great graphics and there aren't too many bad design decisions you can't work around.”
- “It doesn't seem like the graphics were improved much.”
- “In this day and age to have something look like this with no options to increase the graphics quality... just lazy.”
- “Graphically worse than 2018.”
gameplay
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
78%
7%
Gameplay in this title is characterized by a mix of polished mechanics and significant bugs, leading to a frustrating experience for many players. While some appreciate the depth and satisfying gameplay loop, others criticize the lack of clarity in mechanics, slow pacing, and repetitive tasks that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its potential, the game suffers from numerous issues that hinder its management simulation experience, leaving players hoping for future updates to address these concerns.
- “If you like management games, which have great mechanics to manage the micromanagement, try this game.”
- “The campaign is a bit annoying, but the game itself - mechanics, tools, and gameplay loop is great.”
- “It's easy, it's fun, and offers a lot of gameplay for the money.”
- “I can tell there are a lot of mechanics I'm not able to understand from the UI in-game (like... what does happiness do??) Mouseover tooltips on everything would make it ten times better.”
- “There's dozens of minor bugs (reload to get rid of them), some unexplained mechanics, lack of internal wiki (which crop requires what tools, which livestock eat what, etc.), lack of machine variety, glacier gameplay pace, and many more negatives I can point out.”
- “The gameplay is essentially the same as 2018 and there aren't really any new exciting features.”
stability
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches, particularly when managing larger farms. Common issues include freezing during gameplay, unresponsive mechanics, and problems with AI task management. However, some users have experienced minimal issues and found the game enjoyable despite its flaws, suggesting that stability may vary based on individual experiences.
- “I haven't found anything that is breaking; no freezes or lock-ups.”
- “No issues, no bugs, no glitches!”
- “If you continue to put out buggy, low-value games even with great potential, and then drop it to move on to the next version, I am out.”
- “So while I love the game, I really hate how even the developer-created gameplay is buggy.”
- “Will never load; always freezes on the loading screen.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
47%
24%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, contributing positively to the atmosphere. However, many users find it repetitive and limited, with only a few tracks that can become boring over time. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, a more varied soundtrack is desired.
- “I don't have much to say about the music except that it does a very good job of adding to the relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
- “The music is fun too!”
- “Very relaxing music”
- “The music is of a slow country fare, and got boring fast.”
- “My only real complaint about the game is the lack of a soundtrack.”
- “Horrible repeating soundtrack.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly on macOS and Linux systems, while others report smooth gameplay on older hardware. Many users highlight the need for improvements in micromanagement and user interface functionality, indicating that the game feels under-optimized and at times frustrating. Overall, while some enjoy the experience, there is a consensus that optimization requires further work to enhance performance and usability.
- “No visible bugs, runs smoothly and is well optimized, overall good experience.”
- “Have checked all my system requirements, game files and even optimized my computer performance.”
- “Runs smoothly on my system even though it would be considered old by today's standards.”
- “Performance needs work.”
- “Reality: less micromanagement that is not optimized in any way... I even have to manually sell products every time.”
- “It's just bad... terribly optimized... the UI is way over complicated... for instance, connecting power to buildings just doesn't work... it's 50/50... sometimes your barn may get power, sometimes it sits in the dark all day... just one example of many issues I found in the early stages of the campaign... should still be in alpha... refunded.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
43%
The game features minimal narrative elements, focusing instead on mission-based events and resource management. Players can engage in various quests related to farm management, but there is no overarching story or campaign, making it more of a casual experience without significant threats or consequences.
- “Pretty good farm resource management game with lots of quests and getting the right balance to manage your farm to sell in the market.”
- “The quests may include fires and animals dying, renovation of buildings, and repairing of farm machines.”
- “The quest may include fires and animals dying, renovation of buildings, and repairing of farm machines.”
- “I only play free mode instead of any story or campaign, and it gives me just what I was hoping it would - something to occupy the mind in a casual way that doesn't have constant threats, that has a little strategy, but doesn't beat you up for not making just the right decision.”
- “No story.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of Farm Manager 2021 is characterized by stunning graphics and a serene ambiance, making it a perfect escape for players seeking a tranquil farming experience. The music complements this relaxing environment effectively, enhancing the overall immersion.
- “With gorgeous graphics and an inviting atmosphere, Farm Manager 2021 is the ideal game for anyone looking to escape into a world of peaceful farming.”
- “I don't have much to say about the music except that it does a very good job of adding to the relaxing atmosphere of the game.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the absence of intrusive music in advertisement videos, which enhances their overall experience, while also expressing excitement about the ads themselves.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the ironic portrayal of farm workers, who are depicted as overly attractive and predominantly white, which adds a layer of satire. Additionally, the absurdity of having only one worker per field or building contributes to the comedic elements, making the overall experience amusing.
- “I find it funny that all the portraits for the farm workers are suspiciously attractive and suspiciously white.”
- “Having one worker per field/building is utterly hilarious.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers high replayability due to its addictive gameplay, a well-designed learning curve, and customizable starting options in free mode, allowing players to tailor their experience to their preferences.
- “An addictive and enjoyable sim with a good learning curve, a lot of replayability, and decent customizable starting options for free mode mean you can basically set your own parameters and play however you like.”