Harvest Land
- August 3, 2015
- MTAG PUBLISHING LTD
- 10h median play time
"Harvest Land is a free single-player Simulation game with a wholesome story and cute graphics, featuring farming, building, trading, gathering resources, and battling monsters. However, it has lots of grinding and bugs. The game also offers a subscription for a weekly fee after a 3-day free trial, which includes Premium Daily Rewards and a self-harvesting worker."
Reviews
- graphics682 mentions
- 77 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cuteness, colorfulness, and overall quality, with many users highlighting the charming art style and detailed animations. While some players find the graphics to be simple or reminiscent of older games, the majority appreciate the vibrant visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it enjoyable for a broad audience.
“The graphics are amazing and everything is interactive.”
“The graphics are phenomenal.”
“The graphics are really gorgeous with a very interesting game genre, hopefully the publisher will let the app develop further.”
“I've found this game to have extremely basic graphics and honestly had just not had enough anticipation in any state of the game thus far to have really had that affect upon me that I just got to keep going to see the next level kind of excitement.”
“The graphics are horrible and it's hard to figure out what you need to do.”
“Not to mention the graphics are nothing short of outdated and the game concept is just way overdone.”
- monetization571 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 77 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, often reporting interruptions every few minutes that disrupt gameplay. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards and progress, others feel that the aggressive ad strategy and high costs of in-app purchases create a cash grab environment, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money. Overall, the balance between ad presence and gameplay experience remains a significant concern for many users.
“The game itself is good, but the monetization is awful.”
“It is almost designed to specifically entice the player into in-app purchases in order to complete certain challenges.”
“Very calming, doesn't push you about in-game purchases and you can easily progress without it.”
“Very frustrating game, the incessant ads make it impossible to play because there's no breathing space between advertisement time.”
“It's a huge cash grab; they keep making the game harder to play for free and cost way too much money to get the perks.”
“I used to enjoy playing this game but now it's irritating with ads popping up all the time.”
- grinding414 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily criticized for its grinding mechanics, with many players finding the progression slow and tedious, often requiring significant time or monetary investment to advance. While some appreciate the game's graphics and community aspects, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading many to recommend exploring other farming games that offer a more balanced experience.
“Very grindy after a certain point, with early items taking hours to complete and fighting your way to the second area takes 24 hours of your time and leaves you defenseless without spending gems.”
“The constant battle with warehouse spaces makes this game tedious and annoying.”
“It's hard and grindy like I'm stuck for hours at level 7 just wow.”
- gameplay150 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its smooth mechanics and engaging graphics, while others criticize the slow progression and reliance on in-game purchases to advance. Common complaints include frustrating game mechanics, excessive ad interruptions, and a lack of clarity in tutorials, which can lead to a tedious experience. Overall, while some find the gameplay enjoyable and relaxing, others feel it becomes overly grindy and unbalanced as they progress.
“The gameplay is fun but the graphics not so much.”
“It's a really calming and fun game with great yet simple character design, great gameplay, interesting story and tons of unique features and details that are cool.”
“Great graphics, fun gameplay and worth the download.”
“You are not paying to progress faster, but to avoid massively annoying game mechanics.”
“The gameplay is slow, it's very hard to level up and when one of the quests says to do a thing it is not available to do the thing.”
“More or less unplayable after a couple of levels when you need items to progress that can't be acquired through actions but rather chance and waiting.”
- story127 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as cute and entertaining, with many players enjoying the quests and graphics. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the lack of character development, backstory, and guidance, which can make it difficult to progress. While some players appreciate the engaging storyline and fun missions, others feel overwhelmed by item requirements and the slow pace of gameplay, leading to frustration.
“Fantastic story.”
“The game is really easy for beginners; the storyline is really interesting, funny, and entertaining.”
“Super fun, has a great story so far.”
“There is no backstory or character development.”
“Also, there's no storyline in this game which is another reason why I don't like it.”
“No story, really.”
- stability66 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a significant concern among players, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezes, and issues with items disappearing. While some users have experienced smooth gameplay without problems, the overall sentiment indicates that technical issues are prevalent and detract from the gaming experience. Players express frustration over the lack of effective customer support and ongoing glitches that persist despite updates.
“It's a great game, no glitches, no ads. I highly recommend it.”
“The controls are really smooth with no glitches so far.”
“Great, no long waiting time, not as many ads, no glitches or bugs. I love the layout and the graphics 100/10.”
“The game was fun, but now it freezes all the time, and you cannot play.”
“There are glitches and issues all the time that they don't fix or do anything about; items disappear and they always blame it on you even when you can prove it wasn't your fault.”
“It's very disheartening to lose tasks and races due to loss of accomplishments from glitches.”
- humor55 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it funny and entertaining, particularly for children. Players enjoy the cute and whimsical elements, such as funny animals and magical spells, which enhance the overall experience. However, some critiques mention that the humor can be overshadowed by frustrations related to gameplay mechanics and monetization issues.
“The person who made the game knows how to attract the player with funny, cute, or magical spells in the game; my daughter loves this game and I am happy about that.”
“It also has funny dialogue, so that makes it better.”
“This game is so funny!”
“The developers got so greedy it's not funny.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced, lacking any real wit.”
“The humor is so stale that it feels like a bad sitcom from the '90s.”
- music53 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its soothing and relaxing qualities, describing it as calming and well-suited to the gameplay. However, some users find the music annoying or repetitive, expressing a desire for options to mute or change it. Overall, while the graphics and soundtracks are often praised, the lack of customization in music preferences is a common point of contention.
“One of the best features of this game is its amazing, soothing background music and unique features that are interesting and fun to play.”
“Highly enjoyable😍😍😍the music is smooth and relaxing yet pulls you along wanting to do more!”
“The music isn't too repetitive, the gameplay is enjoyable, and there's plenty to do to keep you occupied for a long time.”
“The music is terrible, and it's so annoying when you can't reach the next level because you can't give the customers what they want.”
“No music off/mute button?”
“Different music, or no music is a better option.”
- emotional18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, describing it as a comforting mental remedy that fosters creativity and surprise through its attractive graphics and interactive elements. Many express feelings of comfort and inspiration while building their dream environments, highlighting the game's ability to evoke positive emotions and a sense of personal achievement.
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“This game serves as a mental remedy; it made me feel very comfortable after playing.”
“I am building paradise islands that I only dared to dream of, and it made me feel creative in this world.”
- character development3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is minimal, with no significant backstory provided for the characters. However, players appreciate the simple yet appealing character design, alongside engaging gameplay and an interesting story filled with unique features.
“It's a really calming and fun game with great yet simple character design, great gameplay, interesting story, and tons of unique features and details that are cool.”
“There is no backstory or character development.”
“The characters feel one-dimensional and lack any meaningful growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of depth in the character arcs; they didn't evolve or change in any significant way.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is noted to be slightly superior compared to other titles, although players primarily engage with it for external rewards rather than immersive experience.
“The game is slightly better than other games judging by its atmosphere, but I'm just playing this game to get rewards from the third-party app for coins.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game is well-optimized, with smooth performance and minimal loading times, contributing to a positive gameplay experience.
“Things don't take forever and it runs smoothly.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that enhancing replayability could significantly increase the game's appeal, particularly for players who prefer not to invest substantial real money.
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh, thanks to the different paths and strategies available.”
“The game offers multiple endings, encouraging me to explore every possibility.”
“Improving that would make the game way more enjoyable for those who don't want to invest a lot of real currency into it.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”