Farming Life
- October 18, 2021
- ▲ Pyramid Games
- 4h median play time
Get on Steam"Farming Life" is a relaxing and engaging simulation game where players manage their own farm. Cultivate crops, raise livestock, and customize your farmland to create a thriving agricultural business. The game also features a day-night cycle, dynamic weather, and a variety of seasonal events to keep things interesting. With its peaceful atmosphere and attention to detail, "Farming Life" offers a satisfying escape to the countryside.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and relaxing farming experience with a nice aesthetic and pleasant music.
- It provides a lot of content and activities, allowing players to build and manage their farm at their own pace.
- The price point is reasonable for the amount of gameplay and features offered.
- The game suffers from clunky controls and a lack of automation, making it tedious and frustrating to manage tasks and employees.
- There are numerous bugs and technical issues that hinder gameplay, such as NPCs getting stuck and tasks not being completed as intended.
- The micromanagement aspect can be overwhelming, requiring constant attention to every small task, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- grinding35 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect of the game, with some players finding it tedious and overly simplistic, likening it to a "farming clicker" rather than a true simulator. While the game offers a relaxing atmosphere and charming graphics, many feel that it lacks depth and can become repetitive, requiring constant effort to progress. Overall, it appeals to casual gamers and younger audiences, but those seeking a more intricate farming experience may find it lacking.
“But this game is so tedious!”
“The concept of farming and taking care of animals is great, but the execution is a real drag.”
“I see that start getting tedious very fast.”
- gameplay22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly among players, with some finding it engaging and rewarding, particularly praising its micromanagement and task-based mechanics that allow for careful planning and progression at one's own pace. Others, however, express boredom and frustration, citing issues with game mechanics and a need for improvement, particularly in driving mechanics. Overall, the game offers a mix of casual and challenging elements, appealing to different audiences, including younger players.
“I was looking for something like this for a very long time... also I like the gameplay, very rewarding, keeps you busy and lets you achieve goals in different ways.”
“Gameplay: you play as Sam and Linda, the dynamic duo, trying to fix up this piece of farmland to make a living out of it.”
“✔️ Relaxed gameplay, very casual but can get challenging quickly.”
“I have never been so bored in the first hour of gameplay.”
“This game focuses on micromanagement because whoever put this together couldn't be bothered to figure out how to code the necessary internal mechanics to make a game like this work.”
“The driving mechanic needs a major overhaul before this game can be playable.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its clunky mechanics and confusing quest delivery system, leading to frustrating experiences with NPCs. However, it is praised for its vibrant world filled with numerous activities and quests, although many players feel that the time limits on quests are too restrictive, resulting in frequent failures. Overall, while the game offers a wealth of content, the execution of its story elements needs significant improvement.
“It's bright and colorful and contains a lot of activities and quests, making it easy to lose hours playing and relaxing.”
“There’s actually a lot to do and stay busy with, as well as loads of different mechanics, like quests that are given to you by friends or the mayor, and fulfilling them grants you benefits like permission to expand your land.”
“The duration of random quests is too short (or so it always seemed to me).”
“Needs a lot more work; using the truck is so clunky and unhelpful. I told the NPC to deliver the quest, and she kept driving to the trader. Then the NPC vanished, and I found her waiting at the quest shop two days after it failed. It's like a massive queue of confusion. After that, I told her to drive back, and then she did, then back to the trader.”
“All quests have time limits, so 80% of the time, you fail the quest due to time running out.”
“The duration of random quests is too short, or at least it always seemed that way to me.”
- music7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, described as nice and laid-back, complementing the charming graphics and atmosphere. While some reviewers note it features a repetitive loop of 14 notes, the soundtrack is considered decent and enhances the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's relaxing vibe.
“Its pretty simple at first glance, the controls are easy to pick up and the music is nice.”
“Very nice looking game with laid-back music and manageable pace.”
“In general, I think farming life is pretty cool, the graphics and atmosphere are charming, especially the chill music, and I like that there’s a lot to stay busy with.”
“The music is the same 14 notes in a YouTube-like background loop.”
“The music is slightly above average.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the charming and relaxing aesthetic, others find the visuals outdated and lacking in quality. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, enhancing the farming life experience despite some criticisms.
“Love this graphic style, sweet and relaxing.”
“In general, I think farming life is pretty cool. The graphics and atmosphere are charming, especially the chill music, and I like that there’s a lot to stay busy with.”
“The game has an okay idea, but the graphics are outdated and the gaming loop is mediocre.”
“Everything this game sets out to be, with the exception of its aesthetic, it falls short of.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by charming graphics and relaxing music, creating an enjoyable farming life experience that keeps players engaged with various activities.
“In general, I think farming life is pretty cool. The graphics and atmosphere are charming, especially the chill music, and I like that there’s a lot to stay busy with.”
