Farmtale
- April 13, 2020
- Titanforged Entertainment
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Farmtale is a single-player Role Playing game that offers around 8 hours of playtime. It's a farming idle clicker hybrid with a focus on building, customization, and management. Players start on a deserted island with a chicken, collecting eggs and materials to expand their farm, completing achievements and quests along the way."
Reviews
- The game is a cute and relaxing idle clicker with charming graphics and enjoyable gameplay.
- It offers a decent amount of content for its price, providing a satisfying experience for fans of the genre.
- The developers have shown responsiveness to player feedback and have made improvements since the game's initial release.
- The game suffers from a critical UE4 fatal error that makes it unplayable for many players, with little to no support from the developers.
- There are numerous bugs and optimization issues, including sluggish mouse controls and problems with the game's mechanics.
- The game feels abandoned, with players expressing concerns about a lack of updates and content, leading to a sense of stagnation.
- grinding17 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players enjoy the chill, idle clicking experience and find satisfaction in advancing their farms, others feel it is excessively grindy, requiring prolonged play sessions to achieve goals. Many users noted that the game can become repetitive and lacks tasks after initial hours, leading to a sense of automation that diminishes engagement. Overall, it appeals to fans of farming games but may frustrate those seeking more dynamic gameplay.
“It's very grindy and at times a massive click fest but overall I am enjoying advancing my farm and just chilling as time ticks by.”
“A bit too grindy, especially for getting trees.”
“A bit too grindy, and I had to let my computer run at night to get 100% achievement. There is a lack of tasks at the beginning and then after maybe 8 hours everything is automated and you don't have anything else to do, so in the end it's a bit short.”
- story8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is primarily driven by a quest system that introduces various features and keeps players engaged through a progression system. While players appreciate the structured quests, some find the mechanics, such as the reward button, to be frustratingly finicky. Overall, the narrative unfolds through completing quests and achieving specific goals, though the pacing can feel slow at times.
“The progression system is enough to keep you engaged, and I'm glad they added a quest system in order to introduce all of the features.”
“In the first 11 hours, I managed to complete every quest in-game and set myself up to gain all the 'gather x amount' achievements.”
“The button for earning quest rewards is also a bit finicky; spam clicking it seems to be the only way it ever works.”
“Once you get further into the game, your goals transition from the quest log into the achievement section.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, with many players highlighting it as their favorite aspect. The realistic sound effects, particularly those of animals and the sea, further contribute to the immersive experience. However, some users expressed a desire for an option to keep the music playing in the background.
“The art style, atmosphere, music, and feeling of reward got me hooked!”
“The music is very relaxing and the sound effects are very realistic, especially the animal noises and the sea!”
“Music for the game is probably my favorite part about the game.”
“The one thing I would like to see is an option to have the music running in the background.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers around 10 hours of engaging mechanics focused on farming and animal care, providing a busy experience for players. However, concerns about a lack of ongoing support and potential technical issues may deter some from purchasing. While the game is not highly advanced, it demonstrates solid foundational mechanics with room for future improvement.
“Around 10 hours of gameplay.”
“There is no support since ages, so just don't buy a game that stops working in the middle of the gameplay.”
“It has very simple mechanics and will keep you busy all day, hiring little workers to tend to your animals and farm your crops.”
“It is not very advanced yet, but it shows great potential. Plus, it already has the basic mechanics in it and they are working properly.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beautiful and cute art style, which contributes to an engaging atmosphere and a rewarding experience. Users appreciate the combination of appealing visuals and pleasant music, making the game enjoyable overall.
“The art style, atmosphere, music, and feeling of reward got me hooked!”
“Cute game overall, and the art style is beautiful! I can recommend it.”
“The graphics are cute, and the music is nice.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been a mixed experience; while it launched in a messy and buggy state, the developers have been proactive in addressing issues with frequent patches and quick responses to glitches. However, some users feel abandoned as the game remains in early access.
“The devs ghosted the game again, and left it in an early access, really messy, and buggy state.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while it shows potential as an engaging clicker game, it suffers from poor optimization and signs of developer abandonment. However, the developers have been proactive in addressing glitches and performance issues, releasing numerous patches since launch.
“The developers have been quick to respond to any glitches and performance issues, with lots of patches since launch to fix various problems.”
“The game shows a lot of promise as a fun clicker game, and the optimization is improving with each update.”
“Has a lot of promise as a fun clicker game, but it's poorly optimized and the developer appears to have abandoned it.”
“The game suffers from significant optimization issues that detract from the overall experience.”
“Despite the potential, the lack of proper optimization makes it frustrating to play.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating art style, immersive music, and a strong sense of reward, all of which contribute to an engaging experience that keeps players invested.
“The art style, atmosphere, music, and feeling of reward got me hooked!”
“The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
“Every sound and visual element contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its dark and absurd elements, such as the comedic notion of harvesting bacon from live pigs, which adds a quirky and unconventional twist to the gameplay.
“It's hilarious to harvest bacon from pigs that are still alive.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that keep you laughing.”
“I love how the game uses absurd situations to create laugh-out-loud moments.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is positively received, with no microtransactions reported, contributing to a smooth and visually appealing experience.
“No microtransactions, no major bugs (to my knowledge) and it's nice to look at.”
