Hidden Farm Top-Down 3D
- April 8, 2022
- Aztech
Find the objects that are hidden on the map.
Reviews
- The game has a cute and enjoyable concept, making it somewhat interesting to play.
- It offers easy achievements, allowing players to complete it quickly.
- The graphics are colorful and visually appealing, creating an atmospheric setting.
- The game is an asset flip, lacking originality and depth, with many elements taken from a Unity asset pack.
- It suffers from numerous bugs, performance issues, and poor optimization, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The price is considered outrageous for the limited content and quality, with many players feeling it is a scam.
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a single looping track that some players find addictive, but it suffers from bugs such as poor looping and limited audio settings, with only one music and scroll speed control available. Additionally, there are visual issues on ultra-wide screens that detract from the overall experience.
“A game that is addictive from the first seconds with its music and gameplay.”
“It features a single looping music track with few other audiovisual effects to speak of.”
“Only one music in loop, and only one audio slider.”
“It sports a single looping music track with few other audiovisual effects to speak of.”
“Lack of settings - there is only music and scroll speed controls.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered visually appealing, though some users note performance issues even on lower-end PCs. However, the excessive use of chromatic aberration has been criticized for clashing with the overall aesthetic.
“The graphics of the game are very pleasing to the eye.”
“They slapped the usual ridiculous amount of chromatic aberration onto the visuals, which doesn't fit the aesthetic at all, but they always do that.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with numerous bugs and performance issues reported even on modern hardware. Players experience noticeable stuttering when zooming out, despite the game utilizing a limited number of assets from commonly recycled packs, indicating a low-effort development approach.
“The game has poor optimization, even running it on modern hardware.”
“Zooming out to a sufficient degree, there is noticeable stuttering despite the game having relatively few assets (and is constructed out of a commonly recycled pack seen in many other 'budget' titles).”
“A game (low effort asset flip) as mediocre and uninteresting as the name suggests, with numerous bugs and performance issues to boot.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy for Aztech/top-down games has been criticized for exploiting others' work through unethical practices, such as releasing low-quality asset flips on Steam shortly after launch, often accompanied by fake reviews to mislead potential buyers. This approach is perceived as a blatant cash grab, undermining the integrity of the platform.
“Aztech/top-down games has shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab.”
“They're all written in either Russian or broken English, appear almost immediately after the game launched on Steam, all have a direct Steam purchase of the game, and the accounts are used consistently to write fake reviews for asset flips and other cash grabs/scams.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is considered lacking and not compelling enough to justify its price, especially when compared to more detailed and engaging story-driven games available on Steam.
“Perhaps for 90% off, but even then, there are much larger, detailed, and more story-driven games on Steam.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and addictive, with players drawn in by its music and mechanics, offering a concise experience of around 20-30 minutes for the first attempt.
“A game that is addictive from the first seconds with its music and gameplay.”
“It is not too long - around 20-30 minutes of gameplay for the first attempt.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features over 50 objects to find, but despite their randomized presentation, it lacks significant replay value, leading many users to feel it is not worth the $10 price tag.
“In all, there are just over 50 objects to find, and although they are presented in randomized order, they offer little in terms of replay value.”
“Even if everything worked as it should - and it doesn't - the game offers no replay value and is in no way worth the ludicrous price of $10.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a captivating farmhouse setting that enhances the immersive experience of searching for items, creating a nostalgic and engaging environment for players.
“The atmospheric farmhouse setting immerses you in a world filled with mystery and nostalgia.”
“Exploring the farmhouse is a haunting experience, with every creak and shadow adding to the tension.”
“The attention to detail in the farmhouse creates a rich atmosphere that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”