Farworld Pioneers
- May 30, 2023
- Igloosoft
- 3h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is very fun and has a lot of potential, especially for fans of Terraria and Starbound.
- The unique mix of gunplay, building, and colony management makes it an engaging experience.
- The developers are dedicated to improving the game and have shown responsiveness to community feedback.
- The game is riddled with bugs, including AI pathfinding issues and glitches that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- There is a lack of content, with only two planets available and many features feeling incomplete.
- The game feels more like an early access title rather than a polished 1.0 release, leading to disappointment among players.
- stability68 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for its numerous bugs and glitches, rendering it nearly unplayable for many users. While some players acknowledge the potential and enjoyable mechanics, the overall consensus is that the game feels unfinished and should not have been released in its current state. Many recommend waiting for significant patches before considering a purchase.
“The game is a buggy mess.”
“It is nearly unplayably broken with how buggy it is.”
“I can't recommend this game to my friends as it stands now; I understand that games these days (especially indie developers) tend to have tight deadlines and specific points where there is no return, however I will be blunt: this game had plenty of time to do its due diligence to perform enough quality control to address the number of bugs and glitches it released with.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of engaging mechanics and significant bugs that hinder the experience. While the weaponry system and task queuing for colonists are praised, issues like NPC behavior, confusing mechanics, and AI pathfinding detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite its potential and active development, many players feel the game lacks polish and depth compared to established titles in the genre.
“This game is truly a blast with its weaponry system and mechanics.”
“It's tough, but mastering the controls and mechanics can be rewarding.”
“As for my personal opinion on the game, I think it has a pretty decent gameplay loop; you can queue up tasks for your colonists to do while you venture in the outskirts for more materials.”
“After 3 hours of gameplay, NPCs don't know what to do and all sit.”
“The opacity of the spawn mechanics makes it possible to end up having these enemies spawn inside your walls, where they will casually mow down your colonists if you're not there to intervene, no matter how well armed and armored they are.”
“This is supposed to be a colony sim game, though, and with the one mechanic that makes this game stand out from others in the genre being completely broken, I can't recommend it in this state.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over its retro, DOS-like visuals and lack of fluid animations, especially given the high-end hardware they are using. However, others appreciate the above-average art style, noting that while it may not be the most appealing, it is still decent enough to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns about long loading times and performance issues, which detract from the visual experience.
“The art style is above average; it's not the most appealing, but it's good enough to call it better than decent.”
“I love the artwork!”
“It's a shame because everything else about the game (UI, graphics, sound, combat, etc.) all feel much better than when I played it previously.”
“Scream as you fall to your death, you load into the game as it takes a minute or two or three as it has to load in all the complex graphics and render everything, knowing you paid over three grand for your PC, yet this game will stagger while it loads in.”
“Visuals: I grew up playing DOS games in the 90s, and I was initially disappointed by how close to a DOS game this is, as I was expecting more fluid animations and modern visuals like Starbound.”
“+The art style is above average; it's not the most appealing, but it's good enough to call it better than decent.”
- grinding9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring hours of repetitive tasks that can lead to setbacks like save rollbacks and item duplication. Issues with pathfinding and building management further exacerbate the grind, making what could be an enjoyable experience feel more like a chore. Overall, the mechanics are criticized for being overly complicated and unengaging.
“I spent upwards of 3 hours grinding and then my save rolled back after the game started duplicating items.”
“Having people constantly passing out because they got stuck on a platform or starve because their pathing got them lost is just annoying and makes what could be a fun game tedious when you're going around removing/replacing buildings so that your colonists can get to their bed or something.”
“It's so tedious having to make a selection, move, open the menu to make another selection, on top of once again, the UI elements on the left side making it more tedious to select to the left than to the right of your screen.”
- music8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised as "insanely good" and "stellar," enhancing the overall experience with a nice soundtrack that players can customize. While the audio elements are well-received, some reviewers express concerns about the game's current state, suggesting that despite the promising music, other aspects may need improvement.
“The music and sounds are nice, which can be adjusted to your liking, along with the ability to customize the keybinds.”
“This is a gorgeous game with stellar music and plans for robust mod support in the future, so it looked really promising.”
“The soundtrack seems nice for the 20 minutes I've played.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing at first but ultimately feeling let down by bugs and issues that detract from the experience. While there are moments of fun, the reliance on shock humor and stereotypes has drawn criticism, leading some to question its appropriateness. Overall, the humor may provide initial enjoyment, but it can quickly turn sour due to gameplay problems.
“It's almost funny, lol.”
“You will be fun and happy with this game at the start, and go to sleep. The next morning, you wake up with an exciting feeling to continue playing this funny game. However, when you load your last night's save, you may find that your home, character, and storage have been replaced by new respawn materials in the scene, and you can't do anything. At that moment, you will know it's too late to refund. Good luck!”
“This game has a unique sense of humor that keeps you entertained, even when things go wrong.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story is set in an engaging location filled with great loot, but it suffers from repetitive elements, such as random enemy bases and escort quests that detract from the overall experience. Players have expressed frustration with the main story's progression, finding it difficult to complete.
“A story location that's fun to explore with great loot, featuring random little enemy bases, underground mine shafts, and bug nests.”
“The narrative is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The world-building is rich, making every location feel alive and filled with history.”
“They make exploring feel like an escort quest, and you keep having to look after them.”
“I am unable to complete the main story.”
