Farmscapes
- April 27, 2021
- Playrix
Farmscapes is a puzzle game that combines addictive match-3 levels with an intriguing story of restoring a farm. With stunning graphics and plenty of humor, players will enjoy solving puzzles and completing various tasks to bring the farm back to its former glory. However, the game can be quite buggy and requires a lot of grinding, but for fans of puzzle games, the good gameplay and funny story may outweigh these issues.
Reviews
- Interesting concept with beautiful graphics and entertaining gameplay.
- Challenging levels that keep the game engaging and fun.
- Enjoyable story and characters, making it a pleasant experience overall.
- Levels can be excessively difficult, leading to frustration and requiring in-game purchases to progress.
- Frequent updates and loading issues disrupt gameplay, causing delays and interruptions.
- Limited options for friends and social interaction within the game, making it feel isolated.
- graphics103 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, consistent with Playrix's reputation for visually appealing designs. However, many players express frustration with the difficulty of the levels, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While the artwork and animations are often described as cute and engaging, the challenging gameplay can lead to a frustrating experience for some users.
“The graphics in this game are beautiful as you would expect from Playrix, and the gameplay is great. I really enjoy it, but many of the levels are way too hard.”
“Graphics are beautiful as usual for Playrix, but there is a catch... difficulty of levels.”
“The graphics are awesome and the pets are cute.”
“Graphics quality is bad 😞😞.”
“The graphics of the game need a lot of work.”
“What the hell is this game doing asking for graphic downloads and updates? Whenever I open the app, it starts updating and takes almost 1 hour to start.”
- story76 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its cute and engaging narrative, alongside beautiful graphics. However, some users find the storyline to be predictable or generic, and frustrations arise from the difficulty of levels that hinder progression in the story. Overall, while the story adds charm to the gameplay, technical issues and challenging levels detract from the overall experience for some players.
“I love the story, the characters.”
“The storyline is cute and the graphics are beautiful.”
“I have played all the games of Playrix but this was the best game I have ever played. It has excellent graphics, an interesting story, and good characters.”
“Overall it's a pretty cool game except I always know what's going to happen next in the storyline, and that kind of kills it.”
“Story is also beyond generic and boring.”
“Honestly, I usually like these games, but the whole 'poor me, I'm a city girl who's useless and needs the big strong guy to help me with everything' story got really old really fast.”
- stability21 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of crashes, freezes, and various glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over the game's performance, particularly at higher levels, leading some to consider uninstalling due to persistent issues. While the graphics and story are appreciated, the overall experience is marred by these technical problems.
“I would love to give 5 stars since this is the first scapes game where I actually enjoy the story and like the characters, but the game is unstable; it crashes and freezes quite a lot, and you really need to look into this problem.”
“The game freezes after every two or three levels.”
“Every time I log out and I try to start the game back up, it takes too long to load, plus it has glitch issues; I'm uninstalling.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, stunning graphics, and engaging animations, making it enjoyable for many players. However, several users express frustration with the difficulty of levels, often requiring luck or boosters to progress, and some report issues with game progress not saving. Overall, while the gameplay has appealing elements, the challenging difficulty and technical issues detract from the experience for some players.
“I really like the gameplay; it's different and better than other 'scapes' games.”
“Very cute game, graphics are adorable and gameplay is very smooth.”
“Perfect time killer; graphics and gameplay are awesome.”
“Poor gameplay.”
“The gameplay is too difficult, so you have to play with boosters.”
“Good game, but it keeps downloading stuff after some gameplay and it keeps repeating it.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while some players appreciate the graphics and farming concept, many find the grinding aspect tedious and frustrating. Several users suggest that the game lacks depth compared to true farming simulators, leading to a desire for a more engaging offline farming experience. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some enjoying the game while others recommend alternatives.
“That said, here's how to have fun with a farming game like this: play the game till you run out of lives, fire up your console, get Farming Simulator, uninstall this steaming pile, then go play Farm Sim where actual skill will get you far in the game.”
“Very tedious.”
“It's also tedious sometimes.”
- monetization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is mixed; while some players appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others express frustration with frequent ad interruptions and the need to watch ads for in-game rewards. Overall, the experience varies significantly, with some users enjoying the ad-free gameplay while others find the ad frequency excessive.
“No ads, now that's awesome!”
“No ads interrupting my game yet either.”
“No ads”
“These ads will freeze literally every 3 seconds, and you have to restart the game entirely.”
“I delete these games or games that give you ads with no choice.”
“Good game, but some improvements are needed; there are just too many ads running.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as funny and enjoyable, with many appreciating the comedic elements woven into the story and gameplay. However, some users express that while the humor is a highlight, the increasing difficulty of puzzles can detract from the overall fun experience. Overall, the humor is a strong point that enhances the game's appeal, though balancing challenge and enjoyment remains a concern.
“It's so funny 🤣 😆 I love the game 🎮 it's like the fact 😂 🤣 😆 😄 👌 the first time I played the game it's easy and easy for people to play the game with a story 😉 too funny 😄 and people 😄 get fun when they play ▶️ the game 🎮 😉 is so much fun and infinitely fun 😉 thanks for your funny game.”
“The game is funny and the graphics are all good but it's a little bit too challenging.”
“I love this game, this is very funny.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as dull and repetitive, with some players suggesting it leans too heavily on country and western themes. While it provides a relaxing atmosphere, many reviewers feel that the soundtrack could benefit from updates and a broader variety of tracks to enhance the overall experience.
“The funniest and most relaxing blend of classical and country music I've ever experienced.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating a soothing atmosphere.”
“I love how the soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making every moment enjoyable.”
“The music is a bit dull and repetitive; it needs something a little less country and western, but that's just my personal opinion.”
“In an honest review of Farmscapes: it is an okay game, but I think they should update it more and add more areas to explore. The music gets boring and repetitive over time, so maybe they should add new soundtracks. Apart from that, I fully recommend downloading this game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant frustration with optimization issues, despite taking various troubleshooting steps such as clearing cache, optimizing storage, and ensuring strong internet connectivity. These efforts have not led to improved performance, indicating potential underlying problems with the game's optimization.
“I cleared my cache, optimized my storage, and I'm sitting one foot away from my modem with full signal strength. I have rebooted my tablet three times.”
“I cleared my cache, optimized my storage, I am sitting one foot away from my modem with full signal strength, and I have rebooted my tablet three times.”
“The game constantly lags despite my high-end hardware and optimized settings.”
“Even after adjusting all the graphics settings to low, the performance is still disappointing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as a significant element, with players noting its ability to evoke strong feelings and connections throughout the gameplay experience.