Farming Simulator 17

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Farming Simulator 17 is a farming simulation game that allows players to manage their own farm, grow crops, raise livestock, and use a variety of machinery and equipment. The game features a wide range of activities, including plowing, sowing, harvesting, and selling crops, as well as tending to animals like cows, sheep, and pigs. With an expanded open world and new vehicles and tools, Farming Simulator 17 offers a realistic and immersive farming experience for players of all skill levels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 6,852 reviews

graphics254 positive mentions

grinding1.7k negative mentions

grinding
1,690 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of Farming Simulator 17 is a significant point of discussion among players, with many noting that the game accurately reflects the tedious and repetitive nature of real farming. While some players find the grinding enjoyable and relaxing, allowing for hours of immersive gameplay, others express frustration over the time-consuming tasks required to progress, suggesting that it can feel overly tedious at times. Overall, the game offers a mix of rewarding farming experiences and the potential for burnout due to its grind-heavy mechanics.
- “It can be grindy at times, but the experience is rewarding.”
- “I would never have thought that I would love Farming Simulator, but it's awesome.”
- “A bit grindy sometimes, but it keeps you engaged.”
- “The only negative about this sim is that it accurately portrays the grind, boredom, and sheer hard work of farming.”
- “You will have a bit of fun farming so I will still recommend the game... but only if it is on sale.”
- “Farming simulator 17 is the most unbelievably tedious gameplay experience I've ever had, where most things should be automated by a worker so you can focus on farm ownership and growth, and not farm micromanagement.”
graphics
546 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant improvements over previous versions, particularly in terms of realism and detail. While some users appreciate the enhanced visuals and immersive environments, others feel that the graphics are not as groundbreaking as expected, with some comparing them unfavorably to earlier titles in the series. Overall, the game is generally regarded as visually appealing, especially when played on higher settings, but there are concerns about performance issues and graphical glitches.
- “The game captivates with detailed graphics, a realistic model of crop cultivation and animal husbandry, and a rich agricultural ecosystem.”
- “With its realistic mechanics, stunning visuals, and a plethora of activities, this game captures the essence of farming like no other.”
- “The graphics are stunning, but require a very powerful graphics card.”
- “Would love to play fs22 but sadly no matter what graphics setting I try, screen flickering and flashing persists.”
- “The graphics shimmer, especially the trees, which is annoying.”
- “The graphics, despite what the marketing videos show, are a step down.”
gameplay
308 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Farming Simulator 17 delivers an immersive and engaging gameplay experience, characterized by realistic mechanics and a variety of farming activities that cater to both casual players and enthusiasts. While the game offers a rewarding sense of accomplishment and customization, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and tedious over time, particularly due to its slower pace and reliance on manual tasks. Overall, the game is praised for its graphics, mod support, and the depth it adds to the farming simulation genre, though it may not appeal to those seeking fast-paced action.
- “Farming Simulator 17 offers an incredibly immersive experience with its detailed farming activities and realistic mechanics.”
- “The dynamic shift between seasons forces players to adapt their strategies, adding challenges and depth to the gameplay.”
- “The sense of accomplishment that comes from watching your farm grow and flourish is immensely satisfying, creating a rewarding gameplay loop that keeps you engaged for hours on end.”
- “The game engine has limitations that mean the game can never be entirely 'realistic' and mods that claim to add realism often tend to make it less so or interfere with basic game mechanics.”
- “I felt like firing it up again the other day, and after a couple of hours I noticed just how tedious the core gameplay is.”
- “Farming simulator 17 is the most unbelievably tedious gameplay experience I've ever had, where most things should be automated by a worker so you can focus on farm ownership and growth, and not farm micromanagement.”
story
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
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The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many users noting that there is no clear narrative or quests to engage with. Instead, players are free to explore and complete missions at their discretion, which some find enjoyable but others feel detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the lack of a structured storyline leaves players to create their own narratives through farming activities and missions.
- “The new mission system is super awesome and adds so much more.”
- “The game has so much more depth now with the missions and NPC farmers.”
- “I wish there were more stars I could give this; I have had every version since 2009, and this is a huge step forward. The graphics and sound are brilliant, and the various missions are essential to make money earlier on in the game.”
- “No quests and no storyline.”
- “There's not really a clear story to this game.”
- “This game is still in beta as it does not have a storyline.”
music
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the variety and the ability to customize their own playlists, while others find the in-game tracks repetitive or annoying. Many users appreciate the option to listen to external music or online radio, enhancing the overall relaxing experience of gameplay. However, there are complaints about the lack of audio control and the quality of the built-in music, which some describe as subpar.
- “A good game to play when you just want to put on some good music and chill out after a long day... and do chores?”
- “There is a pretty good variety of decent songs and you can even add your own into the game files if you like.”
- “The in-game music is nice and the online radio is even better.”
- “The starting theme music is annoying, vaguely disturbing, and will embarrass you if up too loud when starting.”
- “You'll likely listen to your favorite music separately and never use the in-game offerings.”
- “The 'radio' is bad... really really bad... like so bad it makes elevator music sound good.”
stability
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs and glitches that affect gameplay, particularly in multiplayer modes where synchronization issues can cause freezing. While some users have experienced smooth performance with minimal issues, others have noted frequent crashes and the need for constant reinstallation. Overall, the game is seen as fun but plagued by stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “At this moment, the base game is almost perfect (no glitches on Windows 10), cheap and family-friendly. In other words, this amazing piece of nostalgia is still a great example of what a farming game should look like.”
- “Almost no glitches.”
- “The game runs great; I have a constant 60fps, no drops, no stuttering, playing on highest settings on an i7 six-core and GTX 1060 6GB and 32GB DDR4.”
- “But even if it's buggy, the game should be looked at once some weird tricks are needed just to boot up the game, like only being able to launch the game when your Wi-Fi is turned off, and that leads to having to restart every time you play because you can't sync to the Steam cloud.”
- “Too many glitches and extremely unstable platform.”
- “The game is buggy as hell and overall a pain in the ass.”
optimization
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received positive feedback, with many players reporting smooth performance and stable frame rates, even on lower-end systems. Improvements in graphics and engine performance have been noted, alongside a reduction in stuttering and crashes compared to previous versions. However, some users experienced performance issues with specific maps and mods, indicating that optimization can vary based on individual setups.
- “Best farming game out there and a much better improvement overall in the UI and general performance. With the proper edition of forestry, logs no longer fly across the map and multiplayer lobbies run at 15 fps.”
- “I was really impressed with how well this game runs. I don't have a great computer where I usually run most games around 20 fps, but Giants have done a great job at making the game run smoothly. I can easily hit 40 fps and usually play with medium graphics.”
- “A very well optimized game. I had 60 fps and never experienced a single drop, even when I turned the lights on. It is also fun to play with a lot of new features and vehicles. I recommend buying!”
- “Like the game but very poor performance on Steam; asked for a refund, but Steam refused.”
- “Ridden with the same performance issues, bugs, and general odd behavior out of a supposed 2016 release, FS17 doesn't bring a whole lot of new stuff to the table.”
- “The performance increase (especially in multiplayer) came at some cost with sync between players.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding the multiplayer interactions and physics-based antics particularly entertaining. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to create hilarious moments, such as absurd vehicle physics and quirky character animations, although some note that the novelty can wear off after extended play. Overall, the game offers a lighthearted and amusing experience, especially for those who enjoy farming themes.
- “It's very relaxing, and keeps things fresh (get it, cause farming... I'm so funny) by having you get bigger and bigger farms, different crops to grow, adding livestock, and all the upgrades and equipment you get to run the farm.”
- “Hilarious multiplayer, love the physics!”
- “I was bouncing my lift like a hoopty with hydraulics and literally laughing my butt off!”
- “Painting fields and changing its textures using farm equipment is not funny anymore.”
- “The jokes feel forced and lack originality, making the humor fall flat.”
- “Many of the comedic elements seem outdated and fail to resonate with the current audience.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The replayability of Farming Simulator 17 (FS17) is highly praised, with players noting its "infinitely replayable" nature, largely driven by a robust modding community that enhances gameplay variety. Many users report spending extensive hours in the game, highlighting that the addition of console mod support significantly boosts its replay value. Overall, FS17 is considered one of the most replayable titles in its genre, offering countless activities and directions for players to explore.
- “Over 3,000 hours into this game, and I think that is enough said for the replay value of FS17.”
- “New to FS17 is mod support for consoles, which lends a whole new level of value and replayability.”
- “Over 3,000 hours into this game and I think that is enough said for the replay value of FS17.”
- “For a non-farmer like me, this is a fun simulation/almost survival game, and the modding community has made FS17 one of my most replayable games in my inventory.”
- “I think mods are the most important thing that drives this game series forward... every new mod adds a small piece of replayability, a new breath of life to the game.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players viewing it as a "cash grab" due to the presence of microtransactions and DLC, while others appreciate the lack of microtransactions and the realism added by seasonal mods. Additionally, there are concerns that the game functions more as an advertising platform for agricultural companies rather than a genuine farming simulator. Overall, players are divided on whether the monetization enhances or detracts from the gaming experience.
- “There are no microtransactions.”
- “Changed structure, added new sections (multiplayer, mods, microtransactions) and curator link.”
- “I used to think farming simulators were nothing but a big cash grab in the simulator games.”
- “"Cash grab" is how I would describe this game in two words.”
- “To me, this game feels more like an advertising platform for the various agricultural companies and their equipment than an actual farm simulation.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its beauty and attention to detail, featuring stunning environments and realistic machinery that enhance the immersive experience. While some users find certain areas lacking vibrancy, many appreciate the relaxing and chilling ambiance that draws them into the gameplay. Overall, the atmosphere is a significant highlight, contributing to both single-player and multiplayer enjoyment.
- “I love playing it now just as much as I did as a kid, and I love the relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The game boasts stunning environments, with beautifully rendered fields, detailed machinery, and atmospheric weather effects.”
- “Absolutely beautiful atmosphere with a lot of effort put into it, both singleplayer easter eggs and tips and in multiplayer.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real depth or engagement.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to immerse the player.”
- “The environment feels lifeless, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a sense of frustration and inadequacy regarding their progress in the game, leading some to choose a more passive approach to advancement. This emotional response highlights a struggle between the desire for achievement and the limitations of the game's mechanics.