Farming Simulator 18

Farming Simulator 18 is a strategy game focused on farming, available for single-player. It boasts masterful game mechanics, good graphics, and a wide selection of over 50 farming vehicles and machines from real-life manufacturers. However, the game can be very grinding, contains too much advertisement, and is prone to bugs. The game description highlights the opportunity to manage and grow your own farm in a realistic setting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 6,862 reviews

graphics167 positive mentions

grinding452 negative mentions

The graphics are amazing and run surprisingly smoothly on devices.
The game offers endless gameplay and is very addictive.
The ability to hire workers to complete tasks allows for multitasking and enhances the overall experience.

The game lacks a screen rotation lock option, causing steering issues on smaller phones.
There are frequent glitches with the steering controls, making it difficult to drive vehicles.
The AI drivers often get stuck or take inefficient routes, leading to frustration.

grinding
456 mentions
1 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
99 % negative mentions
The reviews for the grinding aspect of the farming simulator highlight a mixed experience among players. Many appreciate the balance of time investment required to progress, noting that while it can be grindy, the rewards of acquiring new equipment and expanding farms make it worthwhile. However, some users express frustration with the slow crop growth and the need for more engaging content to sustain long-term interest, suggesting that the game could benefit from additional features and updates to enhance the overall experience.
- “This game is very good and everything is good, but the farming area is very small. It would be nice if it had a bigger area.”
- “Love the game, thanks so much! But I would love more farming tools and vehicles, planes, and a place to take cows to graze, horses, etc.”
- “I really love this game! I'm so in love with it and happy that you guys made this game. I really hope you can make a new one like the PC version, like Farming Simulator 19.”
- “You have to sink literal days into this game in order to buy all the types of equipment, but you still make the most profit by sticking to farming just a couple of crops.”
- “It's a good game, but once you have done everything there is nothing more to do, there are no placables like sheds or you can't increase the farming area; it becomes boring after a while, please Giants fix it up.”
- “It's a great game but it just feels like you're playing the farming simulator 16 just with a different map.”
graphics
264 mentions
63 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and smooth performance on various devices, particularly highlighting the realistic aesthetics and detail. However, some users express disappointment with certain graphical aspects, such as low-quality textures and the need for improvements in shadow effects and overall visual fidelity. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, there are calls for further enhancements to meet player expectations.
- “The graphics are amazing and run surprisingly smoothly on my devices.”
- “I love the graphics and the aesthetic.”
- “Great graphics and detail, the game has a glitch keeps twitching for lack of a better word to the left as if I'm tilting the phone except I'm not even holding the phone.”
- “Please update the game graphics because it is very weak, there is no error, and the colors in the game are very weak.”
- “Graphics are garbage, even on high.”
- “Graphics suck and it is just like fs 14 i know they can do better.”
gameplay
52 mentions
58 % positive mentions
37 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay of the game is highly praised for its smooth mechanics, realistic graphics, and engaging features, making it enjoyable for both new and returning players. While many users appreciate the depth and variety of gameplay, some express concerns about slow pacing and the need for additional features or improvements. Despite minor criticisms, the game is recommended for its rewarding experience and continuous updates.
- “This game has excellent controls, very good gameplay, is realistic, and has lots of machinery to unlock. The in-game money is hard-earned but fair.”
- “Amazing gameplay, enjoying it very much.”
- “Great gameplay loop.”
- “The graphics and controls are good, but the gameplay is so slow and boring.”
- “Farming simulator 23 is scum because gameplay have also paid from vehicles uninstall the that game now and use 1 star review all 😡 and who agrees also waste money.”
- “Very slow gameplay.”
monetization
48 mentions
8 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating that in-app purchases are optional and do not lock gameplay, allowing for quick coin accumulation. However, several users reported issues with in-app purchases not functioning correctly, unexpected ads appearing in a paid game, and concerns about potential malware linked to the game's ad framework. Overall, while some players enjoy the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to earn in-game currency through watching ads, others express frustration over the monetization practices and technical issues.
- “Start off with a few bits of gear to start farming the 2 pieces of land you own. In-app purchases are completely optional and do not lock the game behind it; it's more of a boost of finances. Coins can be made extremely quickly. I only spent money to get 100,000 coins (99p) and it set me up for the rest of the game.”
- “A lot better than FS 14, especially not having to unlock vehicles via in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, yippee! That makes the game fantastic.”
- “No annoying ads... but I paid for in-game coins, and as soon as I received the in-game money, everything in my game got reset.”
- “The only way you'll have enough cash is if you spend real money, which isn't a problem, but for the people who can't, I see where the scam is. You have to work for it; the workers seem slower on here for some reason, which you can't fix.”
- “I paid for this game; there should be no push ads! Why is there ads in a paid game?”
stability
29 mentions
10 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players appreciate the graphics and overall fun, persistent problems with controls and performance, particularly on certain devices, have led to frustration and calls for urgent fixes. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern for a substantial portion of the player base.
- “I am truly in love with this game; the graphics and gameplay are great, there are no glitches, I never get ads, and the tractor sounds are pretty accurate to real tractors.”
- “Awesome game! I love it; well worth the money, no glitches and no bugs—nothing more than a true, honest game.”
- “Runs great, looks great, controls great!”
- “I've had several of these farming games and have been very disappointed that there has been no fix for the glitches in the gyro/turning for many months now.”
- “This makes the game unplayable now it constantly freezes for long periods.”
- “I had this game on my old phone and I loved it, now I have a new Samsung S9 and it glitches to the point where I can't play it.”
story
12 mentions
17 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with players expressing a desire for more engaging missions and a clearer narrative structure. Many users feel that the repetitive nature of the missions detracts from the overall experience, and there are calls for additional features such as character customization and a more expansive game world. Overall, while the game has potential, the current storyline and mission design leave much to be desired.
- “Exceptional graphics and cool little missions.”
- “Overall best game but please add first person mode and rent items or more quests and offers like Farming Simulator 19.”
- “Controls are terrible and the storyline doesn't give you enough information.”
- “No leveling systems, no storyline.”
- “The map should be a little bigger and have more variety of missions; then same boring missions every time.”
optimization
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the optimization of the game receives mixed reviews. While some users praise its performance and smooth gameplay, particularly on certain devices, others highlight issues with mobile optimization and programming flaws that hinder the experience. Improvements are suggested for map adjustments and vehicle performance to enhance playability.
- “Nice focus on the performance and frame rate.”
- “Battery optimization is quite good and no overheating.”
- “Excellent performance.”
- “Very bad optimization.”
- “Like it but could use a few touch-ups on the maps and performance of the vehicles.”
- “Don't tell me I need to make adjustments to handle it; the problem isn't my device performance, it's a programming flaw.”
humor
6 mentions
83 % positive mentions
-33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players find humor in the game's quirky mechanics, such as vehicles behaving erratically and amusing explosions, which provide entertainment despite some frustrations. However, the overall experience can be marred by gameplay issues and high costs, leading to mixed feelings about the humor's effectiveness. Many users express a desire for more comedic elements to enhance the fun factor.
- “Falling off the cliffs is fun and the explosions are hilarious the first few times but can get costly.”
- “Funny game, just add more stuff to the game; it's a fun game.”
- “There is funny but too bad stopped app issues.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it's more frustrating than funny.”
- “I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and poorly executed.”
- “The attempts at humor feel forced and often miss the mark entirely.”
music
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-17 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying its catchy country tunes that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some users have raised concerns about copyright issues when sharing gameplay on platforms like YouTube, and there are suggestions for improvements in the background music. Overall, while the music adds to the enjoyment, it also presents some challenges for content creators.
- “Really fun and calm with catchy country music.”
- “I love the music.”
- “It's a very good game, but you need to work on the music that plays in the background.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
- “The audio quality of the music is poor, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
replayability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the high replayability of the game, enjoying its fun mechanics and accessibility on low-end devices. However, there are requests for updates, such as new crops, to enhance the experience further. Overall, it is regarded as a top farming simulator with significant potential for continued enjoyment.
- “Very fun game, replay value is very high.”
- “Based on my experience for 2 years, the game is fun but please update the game, add new crops. This is the best farming simulator game for low-end devices and more playable than FS 20. Please make this more fun. Thank you for making this game.”