Farmer's Dynasty

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"Farmer's Dynasty is a single-player Business Open World game that combines farming simulation with life simulation. Rebuild your farm, develop your heritage, handle relationships, and manage crops to prosper. Use authentic machines, choose crops and livestock, and engage in a dynamic local economy while completing quests and building relationships with neighbors."

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Play Modes

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

+13

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,292 reviews

story26 positive mentions

grinding600 negative mentions

Unique blend of farming, construction, and life simulation elements.
Relaxing gameplay with a focus on repairing and upgrading buildings.
Engaging social interactions and quests with NPCs.

Numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay and performance.
Poor voice acting and repetitive dialogue from NPCs.
Tedious and slow progression, especially in the early game.

grinding
611 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
98%
The grinding aspect of "Farmer's Dynasty" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that the game often feels more like a tedious repair and renovation simulator than a true farming experience. While some appreciate the slower pace and the blend of farming with life simulation elements, others find the grinding for resources and equipment excessively slow and frustrating, leading to a lack of engaging farming activities early on. Overall, players suggest that those seeking a more traditional farming simulator might be better served by established titles like "Farming Simulator" or "Stardew Valley."
- “It's intuitive and not tedious but fun with its steps (sometimes 2, sometimes 3).”
- “No farming sim or Animal Crossing, but has the fundamentals to be good should they actually work on the game.”
- “This is not Farming Simulator; it's a game with farming simulation elements.”
- “There's quite a few things I dislike about this one, the first is that, after 7 hours of playing, very little farming has happened.”
- “Money earning goes very slow and the farming equipment is extremely expensive, so you'll probably spend hours, days, and weeks grinding painfully slow activities to get to buy something.”
- “The game is slow, it's tedious, and I don't just mean in the way that most farming sim type games are slow and tedious, I mean you'll spend over an hour ploughing a single field.”
story
188 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
11%
The game's story revolves around a farming simulation where players engage in quests to repair their farm and build relationships with NPCs, but many find the narrative lacking depth and the quests repetitive. While the initial quests provide a sense of direction and community interaction, they often become tedious, with limited variety and poorly written dialogue. Overall, the story serves as a framework for gameplay but fails to deliver a compelling or engaging experience beyond the early stages.
- “I’m not just building a farm; I’m nurturing friendships, connecting with the community, and weaving my own story.”
- “I love how there is a storyline and a lot of different things to do.”
- “The game has a great concept of a story mode simulator for a farm.”
- “The quests to raise standing with the villagers are mundane, repetitive, and time-consuming.”
- “The story just abruptly stops once you get married, and there is nothing else but the constant grind.”
- “The 'storyline' (if you can really call it that) is quite short, and interaction with the NPCs gets old fairly quickly.”
graphics
166 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
52%
24%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the detailed environments and beautiful visuals, while others criticize them as outdated, clunky, or poorly optimized. Many users note that certain animations, particularly those of characters and animals, appear low-quality and in need of improvement. Overall, while there are moments of impressive graphics, the consensus is that significant enhancements are necessary for a more polished experience.
- “The graphics of the game are quite impressive, with detailed environments and realistic farming machinery.”
- “The graphics are actually quite nice, and the map is nicely detailed.”
- “Beautiful detailed graphics, atmospheric, goals, and a feeling of satisfaction when completed.”
- “The graphics are looking very aged now and the environment is very modular and as repetitive as the so-called NPC conversations.”
- “The graphics are clunky and blocky (and not in the cute intentional way), the gameplay itself isn't clear or intuitive, the tutorial is lacking to say the least.”
- “Graphics and soundwise, the people appear as if they were lifted directly from a Sega Mega Drive zombie game, and the audio is computerized audio, and obviously so.”
gameplay
136 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
63%
20%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its clunky mechanics, bugs, and lack of polish, which can lead to a frustrating experience. While some appreciate the diverse range of activities and the potential for fun once familiar with the mechanics, others find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, lacking depth and direction. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to its mechanics and overall execution to enhance player enjoyment.
- “This is a unique and fun game with different mechanics than typical farming games.”
- “The game excels in offering a diverse range of gameplay activities.”
- “The gameplay is immersive and engaging, with a variety of tasks to complete, from planting and harvesting crops to repairing buildings and machinery.”
- “Gameplay is clunky and bugged.”
- “The gameplay is uninteresting and repetitive, mostly just walking around and clicking on things to do chores, or driving big vehicles back and forth across fields (which was actually kinda fun the first dozen times).”
- “The mechanics are clunky and not enjoyable.”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting it as "buggy," "glitchy," and "unplayable" at times. Many users express frustration over frequent crashes, freezing issues, and various gameplay glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some find enjoyment despite these problems, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and requires significant updates to improve its stability.
- “Once you get to the main game, it's a buggy, unplayable mess.”
- “This game is buggy and awful.”
- “The problem is the game freezes up and crashes a lot, and to make things even more annoying, the auto-save feature only saves after the completion of a mission.”
optimization
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
53%
30%
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering, frame drops, and crashes even on high-end systems. Many users noted that the graphics are dated and poorly optimized, leading to a frustrating experience that detracts from gameplay. While some players have seen improvements in recent updates, the consensus is that the game still requires substantial optimization work to run smoothly.
- “I will be excited to see this game develop over time as it is polished and optimized.”
- “They fixed a lot of issues, the optimization is better and it doesn't crash anymore for me.”
- “To say it's only just come into early access, it's very well optimized.”
- “The optimization of the game is shocking; I have a decent system.”
- “Optimization is terrible and the game is riddled with frame drops and lag issues, going from 80fps down to 8 within mere seconds and then back to normal.”
- “The engine is far from optimized, and rendering seems to cause a lot of problems when moving, even though the grass draw distance is ridiculously low, and that's on my GTX 1080, 5820K machine.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its unintentional comedic elements, such as poor voice acting, awkward animations, and buggy gameplay, which can be amusing at first but may become irritating over time. Players find the dialogue and character interactions to be hilariously bad, with some moments eliciting genuine laughter, though the novelty wears off after a few hours. Overall, while the humor adds a layer of enjoyment, it often stems from the game's flaws rather than intentional comedic design.
- “The voiceovers are hilarious and funny to listen to.”
- “Some of the bugs are hilarious, like a quest giver who likes to jog around the map and blocks traffic until you finish his quest.”
- “The speech in the tutorial was super funny; I don't think the writer was a native English speaker.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it either irritating or repetitive, while others describe it as pleasant and soothing. Many users suggest that the soundtrack does not align well with the gameplay, leading to a disconnect that can be amusing or frustrating. Overall, while some appreciate the music as a relaxing backdrop, others prefer to mute it and listen to their own playlists.
- “The music varies between triumphalist and mischievous, which sits oddly with the actual gameplay, but this is also highly amusing.”
- “The soundtrack running throughout Farmer’s Dynasty is a joyous, almost old Hollywood movie-type score that is pleasant to the ear, but you can be sure you’ll tire of it after a while; do what I do when I farm and get some of your favorite playlists kicking off in the background.”
- “Put music on repeat, it is pleasant and relaxing.”
- “This one has the most boring sowing and plowing mechanics, the most boring story (almost non-existent), wooden characters, and an irritating soundtrack.”
- “After a while, I also turned down the music, as it was irritating.”
- “The in-game music was set to be obnoxiously loud from the get-go, and the sound effects seemed generic.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it as a cash grab due to the release of a $10 guide DLC and the perception that the developers abandoned the game to focus on a sequel. Many feel that the game is incomplete and that recent updates serve primarily to promote other titles rather than improve the player experience. Overall, the monetization practices have left players feeling frustrated and dissatisfied.
- “The game was abandoned by the developers half-finished to make another game in a cash grab effort.”
- “The idea that there is a $10 guide labeled as a DLC makes this seem like a big cash grab that will never get better than what I'm seeing now.”
- “Game no longer works after releasing 2 new DLCs on a cash grab, then they expect me to figure the problem for them by running my event viewer to see what is causing the crash.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
60%
The emotional responses to the game are largely negative, with players expressing feelings of frustration and disappointment due to motion sickness, lackluster mechanics, and a poorly executed narrative. Many reviewers noted that the characters lack depth and emotional range, leading to a disconnection from the story and an overall unsatisfying experience.
- “The way it unfolds feels like a heartfelt novel.”
- “Okay.... this game is bad, there's so much wrong about it after just 5 hours it makes me want to cry.”
- “This game has the most boring sowing and plowing mechanics, an almost non-existent story, wooden characters, and an irritating soundtrack.”
- “The emotional depth is lacking, making it hard to connect with the characters or care about the story.”
- “I felt no emotional engagement throughout the game; it was a struggle to stay invested in the plot.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is considered basic, with comical and meme-worthy designs that some players find strange and poorly executed. Additionally, there are issues with animations, as NPCs exhibit erratic behavior that detracts from the overall experience.
- “You have basic character development.”
- “Unfortunately, the character design is a bit strange – people don’t look right, and a few animations seem to be missing; NPCs suddenly start running for no reason, before promptly stopping and standing still.”
- “The character designs are comical and meme-worthy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beautiful, detailed graphics that enhance the overall experience, creating a satisfying and immersive environment. While some players note a slow start, the engaging atmosphere ultimately contributes to the fun and enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “Nice atmosphere, good graphics; a little slow in getting started but fun nonetheless.”
- “Which adds to the whole atmosphere.”
- “Beautiful, detailed graphics; atmospheric, with goals and a feeling of satisfaction when completed.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The lack of mod support significantly limits the game's replayability, as players feel that the addition of user-generated content like maps and equipment could have greatly enhanced the experience. As it stands, many users find the replay value to be virtually nonexistent.
- “Had it been more open for modding, which would allow more maps and equipment, the replayability value would be insane.”
- “It has no mod support, therefore it has zero replay value.”
- “The game feels repetitive after the first playthrough, leaving little incentive to return.”
- “Once you complete the main story, there's not much left to explore or experience.”