Farmer Against Potatoes Idle

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Pick up your sword and fight off waves of Potatoes by upgrading your stats constantly, use Equipment, choose between different Classes, put your many Talents to good use, and so much more designed to keep you entertained for a long time.

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Play Modes

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

+17

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,952 reviews

gameplay87 positive mentions

grinding81 negative mentions

The game is fun and engaging, with a unique premise of fighting potatoes that keeps players entertained.
Players can progress without spending money, as the game offers generous rewards for daily quests and in-game activities.
The developer is active and responsive, frequently updating the game and adding new content, which enhances the overall experience.

The user interface can be confusing and cluttered, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the mechanics.
Some players find the progression to be slow, especially in the later stages, leading to a grindy experience.
The game includes a cash shop with microtransactions that some players feel are overpriced, which can detract from the enjoyment.

gameplay
274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The gameplay of this idle game is characterized by a satisfying progression system that balances active engagement with passive mechanics, keeping players invested through a variety of unique and evolving systems. While many players appreciate the depth and complexity of the mechanics, some find the initial learning curve steep and the tutorial explanations lacking. Overall, the game offers a rewarding experience for idle game enthusiasts, with a mix of humor and engaging gameplay, despite some criticisms regarding clarity and repetitiveness.
- “The mechanics are simple yet satisfying, allowing for a perfect balance of progression and relaxation.”
- “The gameplay itself is highly addicting.”
- “The variety of mechanics keeps the game engaging, and the progression system is well-balanced.”
- “The tutorial/buildup and explanation of mechanics, however, is quite badly explained.”
- “The game has an overwhelming number of menus and mechanics, while the tutorial messages usually amount to 'a new menu has unlocked!'”
- “The absence of manual or in-game guidance telling how game mechanics work causes tiny irritation.”
grinding
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players appreciating the steady progression and engaging farming mechanics, while others find it tedious and repetitive, especially in later stages. Many note that while the game offers a fun and light-hearted experience, the grinding can become overwhelming, requiring significant time investment to unlock new features and rewards. Overall, the game balances between being an idle experience and a grind-heavy simulation, with varying opinions on its execution.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You will spend weeks grinding away at it.”
- “I dread unlocking new mechanics in this game because it means another iteration of the tedious process of deciphering the bits of information provided.”
- “The worst part is manually clicking back to the first level and waiting for each to clear on medium mode for each prestige is tedious.”
graphics
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
62%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players describing the art style as charming and reminiscent of early 2000s flash games, while others criticize it as crude and unappealing. Despite the visual shortcomings, some users find the graphics serviceable and appreciate the engaging gameplay mechanics that compensate for the aesthetic flaws. Overall, while the graphics may not be a strong point, they do not detract significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
- “The art style is colorful and inviting, making each session enjoyable.”
- “The artwork grows on you fast as you find yourself deeply invested in the farm, worm, and combat mechanics.”
- “The graphics are nice, not too machine heavy but nice.”
- “The graphics and sound also leave much to be desired.”
- “The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel 'art' used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint style drawings.”
- “It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can do graphics properly, or a lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low.”
humor
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Farmer Against Potatoes Idle" is widely praised for its quirky and irreverent style, with many players finding the dialogue and premise both hilarious and engaging. The game effectively blends lighthearted humor with its idle mechanics, creating a fun and entertaining experience that keeps players hooked. While some critiques mention the humor can be simplistic or hit-or-miss, the overall consensus is that the game's comedic elements significantly enhance its charm and enjoyment.
- “From the moment you start, it hooks the player with the quirky premise and tongue-in-cheek humor.”
- “Overall, 'Farmer Against Potatoes Idle' is a delightful blend of humor, strategy, and addictive gameplay.”
- “Just the idea of some random farmer spending years fighting a potato rebellion is hilarious.”
monetization
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
65%
23%
The monetization in the game is generally viewed as fair and non-intrusive, allowing players to earn premium currency through regular gameplay without aggressive prompts to spend money. While there are optional in-app purchases and cosmetic items available, many players appreciate that the game does not rely heavily on microtransactions or ads, making it feel less like a cash grab. However, some users have noted that the pricing for certain items can be unreasonable, and there are concerns about the evolution of monetization strategies over time.
- “The monetization system is fair - one can comfortably earn the premium currency in-game, the gameplay is interesting and well balanced, and there's a nice mix between idle and active gameplay options.”
- “Honestly, a lot of content is offered for free and a non-intrusive monetization style that was a nice break.”
- “The microtransactions seem optional rather than necessary to progress; the game isn't hostile about it.”
- “Now, in the full release, it seems that the dev has made enough money on the obnoxious microtransactions and just does not care anymore.”
- “And now the biggest problem in the game, the microtransactions; this game's cash shop is littered with useful and quality of life items, and the pricing is absolutely unreasonable.”
- “While in the first month you could just put minor money into the game with almost no pay-to-win and rather quality of life, the monetization route was taken further into a paid bad luck prevention (pet tokens).”
story
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
85%
6%
The game's story is characterized by a humorous and irreverent tone, engaging players with quirky lore and a lighthearted narrative about a farmer battling mutated potatoes. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and the variety of quests, others feel the story lacks depth and cohesion, often viewing it as secondary to the gameplay mechanics. Overall, the narrative adds a unique flavor to the idle game experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more substantial storyline.
- “Much like ngu idle, this game has an irreverent and funny style of writing that struck my fancy and kept me clicking along to learn more of the story and the lore of the game.”
- “Amazing content and story for an idle game!”
- “The sheer amount of story and content that this game has is insane.”
- “The story, what there is of it, isn't particularly interesting.”
- “Most successful entrants to this genre depend on story snippets attached to progression to entice players to go further, and while this game does have little chunks of story when you unlock major new features, it doesn't feel like much of a narrative.”
- “I honestly hope that's either coming in a future update or I've just missed/not yet unlocked a story/logbook/narrative codex feature, because that would really kill my likely long-term interest in the game.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it enjoyable and surprisingly good for an idle game, enhancing the overall experience. Others, however, noted that it can become repetitive or annoying during certain gameplay moments. Overall, many players appreciate the background music for its ability to complement the game's fun and engaging mechanics.
- “I really like the background music; the game is sort of funny in a way, and there are quite a few things to do while you're playing, so you don't have to just leave it to idle.”
- “The music has no right being this good.”
- “I would recommend this idle game just for the music alone.”
- “Only interface sounds, and the boring music which I always turn off.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
- “Can get annoying while chasing the dragon, play some music instead.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's optimization allows for significant automation in the end game, enhancing the idle experience with various unlockables. However, while it performs adequately on PC, users note that the UI and controls could be improved, and overall performance remains inconsistent. Despite some graphical limitations, the game has seen progress in optimization, largely supported by community resources.
- “The game is optimized in a way that almost everything at the end game can become automated for less clicking.”
- “Lots of different unlockables to keep track of by filling a colorful array of bars, leaving plenty of room for optimization.”
- “The game has come a long way in optimization (via fans' spreadsheets or websites).”
- “While it plays fine on PC, some aspects, like the UI and controls, could be better optimized for a desktop experience.”
- “The performance is garbage.”
- “Starting with first impressions, the graphics aren't really good, so it's not heavy on the graphics card at all, while it still has cosmetics you can buy for real money, so there's no problem with optimization.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game offers moderate replayability, rated around 6/10, due to its extensive class talent system that allows for varied playstyles. Players find it engaging and addictive, with plenty of content that makes it a solid choice for casual play and a break from routine tasks.
- “Engaging game with ongoing replay value.”
- “Funny, simple, addictive, tons of content, guaranteed hours of play, and simple replay value. A solid game for breaking monotony while doing mind-numbing tasks in real life.”
- “The class talent system is vast and provides some flexibility for your playstyle, while giving some sort of replayability, I guess.”
- “Replayability: 6/10”
- “Funny, simple, addictive, tons of content, guaranteed hours and simple replay value, solid game for breaking monotony while doing mind-numbing tasks in real life.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a humorous and corny tone that some players enjoy, though it may not effectively convey new concepts. Overall, it creates a surprisingly fun experience that fosters a sense of accomplishment.
- “This game has a surprisingly fun atmosphere and feeling of accomplishment to it.”
- “Gameplay, atmosphere, graphics.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
- “Despite the beautiful graphics, the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
- “The game’s atmosphere is inconsistent, making it hard to feel connected to the world.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report that while the game experiences occasional graphical and audio glitches, particularly during prolonged idling, it is generally smoother than anticipated, with fewer bugs than expected.
- “Over prolonged idling, it occasionally glitches graphics vertically.”
- “It glitches audio a fair bit.”
- “I was honestly expecting something a little more buggy, but this is actually quite smooth.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a heartfelt masterpiece, evoking strong emotions even during passive play, as evidenced by one user dedicating 440 hours to it. The emotional depth of the game resonates deeply, making it a memorable experience.
- “What a wonderful heartfelt masterpiece.”