Farming Simulator 15

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"Farming Simulator 15" is a farming simulation game that offers an open world with improved graphics and physics. Manage your own farm, grow and harvest crops, raise animals, and now also cut wood with new vehicles and tools from over 40 manufacturers. Invite friends to help develop your farm in multiplayer mode. Explore and cultivate in the new Nordic and North American environments.

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,818 reviews

graphics197 positive mentions

grinding1.3k negative mentions

grinding
1,288 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
The grinding aspect of "Farming Simulator 15" has received mixed feedback from players. While many appreciate the game's immersive and relaxing nature, they also note that the repetitive tasks can become tedious over time, especially for those not deeply invested in farming. Some players suggest that the grind is a necessary part of the experience, allowing for a sense of progression and achievement, while others feel it detracts from overall enjoyment, particularly if they prefer more dynamic gameplay.
- “Never thought I would love a farming simulator; Farming Simulator is well worth it.”
- “However, that all changed when I realized that the best way to make money isn't farming but pillaging the land of all the trees.”
- “Farming isn't farming like in Farming Simulator 15.”
- “I know there are many different things to do in the game than just farming the most profitable cash crop, but it felt like most of it was locked behind a long boring grind.”
- “The boredom and repetitiveness of farming in game form!!!!!”
- “It's good and chill and a great timewaster (plot twist: time you enjoy wasting wasn't really wasted), but if you get easily bored I suggest you try something else, because hard farming work is tedious and repetitive.”
graphics
461 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the Farming Simulator series have seen significant improvements over previous iterations, particularly from FS13 to FS15, with many players praising the realistic visuals, detailed machinery models, and enhanced environmental effects. While some reviews note that the graphics may not match the standards of other contemporary titles, they are generally considered good for a simulation game, allowing it to run smoothly on a variety of hardware. Overall, the graphical enhancements contribute positively to the immersive farming experience, despite some criticisms regarding optimization and occasional performance issues.
- “The graphics are beautiful!”
- “The graphics and overall performance of the game is excellent, and it runs perfectly on most mid-range laptops/desktops.”
- “The graphics are amazing and the fact you can use turn signals, leave tire marks in the ground, and the fact that your equipment gets dirty over time is absolutely amazing, it makes the game more realistic.”
- “The graphics are horrible for 2014 standards; textures are super low resolution and there's very little detail.”
- “The graphics are beginning to show their age, but the plus side is that this will run on most machines with little to no slowdown, and for the most part is fairly stable.”
- “Really disappointing, potentially a great game but poor graphics and worse optimization.”
gameplay
192 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the farming simulator series is generally praised for its addictive and immersive mechanics, offering a realistic farming experience with a variety of tasks and the ability to use mods for customization. While some players find the gameplay enjoyable and relaxing, others note issues such as clunky controls, repetitive tasks, and a lack of depth compared to previous iterations. Overall, the game provides many hours of entertainment, especially in multiplayer settings, but could benefit from further improvements in mechanics and physics.
- “With its realistic graphics, addictive gameplay, and endless opportunities for farming fun, Farming Simulator is sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.”
- “The gameplay is solid but is improved by leagues with mods which are super easy to install.”
- “From the first moment I got into a tractor or did some harvesting, I realized just how much fun it is and how compelling the gameplay is.”
- “The gameplay has to be improved.”
- “The graphics are a lot nicer, but gameplay still suffers from a very poor physics model, a total lack of intelligence from the workers.”
- “It could have been a great game, but it is missing just a few basic gameplay features that you would think in the year 2015 would be in the game.”
story
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is largely non-existent, with many players noting that it lacks a traditional narrative or structured campaign. Instead, it offers a sandbox experience where players can create their own story through farming activities and missions, which are often repetitive and simplistic. While some appreciate the freedom to engage in various tasks at their own pace, others express a desire for a more engaging storyline or deeper mission variety.
- “It's not some game where you're handcuffed to a storyline; it's your story, create the story you want to tell.”
- “Experience a rich story!”
- “Anway the game's story plays out like any good story-driven game these days.”
- “There's no real story, you're just farming and trying to make more money to buy better equipment to make the farming easier and/or quicker.”
- “The 'career' mode isn't a career mode at all; the missions are a joke.”
- “Over the years I've heard people talk about this series of games many times and thought it would never be the game for me, after all there is no story as such, no guns, no real quests or missions, and no endgame to speak of, other than earning enough money to get your hands on the more exciting heavy machinery.”
stability
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a variety of bugs and glitches, particularly related to forestry mechanics and multiplayer functionality. While some users report only minor issues that do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment, others experience more severe problems, such as freezing and crashes. Overall, the game is seen as an improvement over previous versions, but it still requires further polish to enhance stability and user experience.
- “The game runs great, but sometimes FPS will drop.”
- “The game runs great, I lose track of time, but there's a problem.”
- “And the machinery looks and runs great.”
- “The game is good but what doesn't make me happy is the lack of support for the Thrustmaster; it just glitches the menus each time.”
- “The client often freezes while moving and will reset your velocity, which is very frustrating.”
- “The game is very enjoyable and provides users with the closest farming experience available today, but there are a couple of bugs and glitches with the game that are to be expected.”
humor
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely derived from its multiplayer experience, where players often find themselves in hilarious situations, especially when glitches and physics issues come into play. Many users highlight that playing with friends amplifies the fun, leading to uncontrollable laughter over absurd accidents and unexpected game mechanics. Overall, the game is described as surprisingly entertaining and funny, particularly in a social setting, making it a great choice for those looking to enjoy a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “Playing with friends is very funny.”
- “It's a funny game if you play online.”
- “Let's be realistic, if you think you can seriously sit down and play a farming simulator, you have a mental disability; it's absolutely hilarious if you just want to mess around with some mates.”
- “If you have friends to play this game with, you can have a lot of fun, but it's not funny when you are alone.”
- “The humor feels forced and often falls flat, making the experience more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected a lot of laughs, but the jokes are stale and the comedic timing is off.”
optimization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, particularly for older and mid-range systems, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end hardware. However, some users report issues with frame rates, lag, and stuttering, especially in multiplayer modes and under certain conditions, indicating that while the game performs well for many, there are still areas needing improvement. Despite these concerns, many players find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for a variety of setups.
- “Look, it's amazing for old computers and runs smoothly on 32-bit systems.”
- “The game appears to be very well optimized as my aging GPU doesn't have any problems in providing a very smooth framerate.”
- “It runs like a dream, smooth as butter and isn't a huge hardware hog, so it's well optimized.”
- “Only things I wish were better: optimization for lower-end laptops. I have an HP Pavilion with an AMD R6 series integrated graphics and 8 GB RAM. It's a great laptop, just wish the game was a bit more FPS friendly and could let my PC run it without many lag spikes or jumpiness at times.”
- “When playing online, there are frequent stutters and lag issues which are mostly due to poor optimization.”
- “With a water-cooled i5 4570k, 16 GB 1600 MHz RAM, and a 2 GB 7870 HD, I can run all games on high settings. I can play Shadow of Mordor with the 4K pack, but Farming Simulator 2015 chugs along on medium settings with a poor frame rate and a stuttering image.”
music
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the in-game music lacking and often opting to mute it in favor of their own playlists. While the main menu music is generally considered pleasant and the trailer song catchy, the overall contribution of the game's soundtrack is seen as minimal, leading to a desire for more engaging audio options. Additionally, technical issues have prevented some players from experiencing the music at all, further detracting from the game's audio appeal.
- “The DLC and map selection is nice, the main menu music isn't annoying like in the succeeding games, and stylistically the game feels a little more concentrated.”
- “Besides, the trailer song is catchy.”
- “Originally, I bought it because of the music in the trailer.”
- “Sadly, the game music contributes very little.”
- “I ended up turning the music down/off while leaving the SFX on and just listened to other things through an external player.”
- “There's no in-game music.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability, particularly enhanced by the availability of mods, which can refresh the experience and provide endless enjoyment. Without mods, however, some players feel the replay value diminishes. Overall, many users highlight the game's fun and diverse content as key factors contributing to its replayability.
- “This game has a ton of replay value.”
- “Extremely fun and great replayability.”
- “No replay value without mods.”
- “Replayability isn't even an option to consider because the game is never-ending.”
- “Mods offer endless replayability.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is described as relaxed and laid-back, appealing particularly to players who enjoy farming and machinery. Enhanced graphics, functional vehicle interiors, and a rich modding scene contribute to an immersive experience that feels both modern and fitting for the game's theme. Overall, players appreciate the low-pressure environment that allows for strategic gameplay at their own pace.
- “+ great atmosphere in the maps;”
- “The atmosphere of the game is very relaxed and laid-back.”
- “The best features about this game for me were the atmosphere and the machinery.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its lack of microtransactions and paywalls, which are often seen as detrimental to the player experience. However, the presence of a large mod community is noted, though it is criticized for being predominantly European and filled with ads and adware. Overall, the monetization approach is viewed positively compared to other games in the genre.
- “I am pleased that this game doesn't have microtransactions and paywalls because they tend to harm the game for the consumer rather than do any good.”
- “Large mod community, but again mostly euro and filled with ads and adware.”
- “I am pleased that this game doesn't have microtransactions and pay walls because in the game world they tend to harm the game for the consumer more than good.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of nostalgia and enjoyment in their emotional connection to the game, highlighting how mods enhance their experience and make virtual farming feel meaningful. Despite acknowledging the time spent on seemingly trivial activities, they find satisfaction and value in the gameplay, suggesting a deep-seated appreciation for the game's mechanics and community.
- “I never really played the multiplayer, but some mods like Courseplay made me feel like I wasn't wasting my life farming virtual crops. Who am I kidding? I was wasting my life farming virtual crops and putting pine trees in lakes, but what the heck, get the game; it's nice.”