Homesteads: Dream Farm

Homesteads: Dream Farm is a simulation game that allows you to play solo and build your own city in the Wild West. With an intriguing story and spectacular visuals, players can enjoy a big farming and harvest experience. However, the game can be very grinding with frequent ads and bugs, which may affect gameplay. The game invites you to "enjoy a big farming & harvest story" as you build and expand your dream farm.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,607 reviews

graphics68 positive mentions

stability91 negative mentions

The game has a charming western theme with great graphics and engaging gameplay.
Players enjoy the variety of tasks and the ability to build and customize their own towns.
The game is relaxing and provides a fun way to pass the time without the pressure of energy limits.

The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it frustrating to play.
Players report issues with connectivity, particularly with Facebook integration and loading times.
Many users find the progression slow, with long wait times for building materials and upgrades, leading to a repetitive experience.

stability
94 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress due to these issues, leading some to consider uninstalling the game. While the game has potential, the ongoing technical problems severely impact the overall experience.
- “Occasionally, reward videos won't play, but there are no glitches that affect gameplay.”
- “No glitches or issues of that nature.”
- “No glitches or anything yet.”
- “The game is unplayable: freezes up every couple of minutes.”
- “I really enjoy the game, but it freezes up constantly and I've had to update it 3 times in 6 days. If it continues, I will uninstall it and look for a new one.”
- “Would be a really good game, but there are continual glitches and problems.”
graphics
89 mentions
76 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their detail, realism, and overall quality, contributing significantly to the immersive experience. Many users appreciate the vibrant visuals and animations, although some have noted issues with graphics size and occasional glitches. Overall, the game's graphics are considered a standout feature, enhancing both gameplay and user enjoyment.
- “The graphics and details put into this game are amazing!”
- “The graphics are stunning, together with the animation.”
- “Great game with amazing graphics.”
- “It is a pity the graphics are so small.”
- “Also, the graphics need an overhaul.”
- “Graphics still too small.”
grinding
59 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mix of opinions on grinding in the game, with some players finding it tedious and time-consuming, particularly regarding the production of certain items. However, many appreciate the engaging gameplay and unique western theme, noting that it offers a fun and relaxing experience compared to other farming games. Overall, while some aspects of grinding can be frustrating, the game's enjoyable mechanics and graphics keep players invested.
- “The game becomes tedious pretty quickly.”
- “Rather tedious and boring.”
- “Some products take too long and some farming takes too long.”
monetization
41 mentions
12 % positive mentions
5 % neutral mentions
83 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequent and glitchy ads that often fail to reward them properly. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, they report issues such as ads not loading, freezing, and the game crashing, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, there are complaints about the pressure to make in-game purchases, suggesting a focus on monetization that may alienate players who prefer to progress through ad-watching.
- “It's fun, no ads other than to get free bucks and materials, but it's optional.”
- “In fact, virtually no ads.”
- “No ads, can do lots, very addictive.”
- “Recently, I have to watch 3 or 4 ads to get 1 reward.”
- “Spent so much of my time on this game but it doesn't move ahead at all, very disappointed. Good game but very poor execution; there should have been a way to speed up maybe by watching ads, but no, all they want is you to spend real money to buy accessories.”
- “It's a fun game, but there's too many ads all over the edges of the screen that takes the fun out of it. Instead of having just one ad in the corner, they're along the sides and the bottom, taking up almost as much of the screen as the game does.”
story
31 mentions
32 % positive mentions
58 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which keep players entertained for hours. However, some users express frustration with quest navigation and technical issues that hinder gameplay, such as freezing and repetitive tasks. Overall, while the storyline is a highlight, technical bugs and quest design can detract from the experience.
- “Thanks to whomever is behind the creation of this game ~ this is truly one that catches and keeps your attention with its detailing to the storyline and to the characters and buildings, etc. Great job!!!!”
- “Love this game it's awesome love the story line great graphics and relaxing reminds me of home when I was younger very addictive I'm hooked on playing it.”
- “I love this game and the story structure is well written!”
- “Sometimes you're not sure which way you're supposed to go because it doesn't give you a specific quest.”
- “Some of these quests are impossible to complete without using real money, which I refuse to do for a game.”
- “Nice game, but I am getting annoyed because for the last 3 days it's asking me to do the same things over and over again; cleared the same land 3 days in a row now, and any quests done have to be done again.”
gameplay
12 mentions
42 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its smoothness, addictive nature, and engaging story. However, some users have reported issues with stability, including crashes and a focus on in-game purchases, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, the game's cute graphics and enjoyable mechanics have garnered positive feedback from many players.
- “I love the gameplay and the story.”
- “Nice and smooth gameplay.”
- “Loving the gameplay so far.”
- “Sorry, but I really don't like a game that has unstable gameplay.”
- “Reviews need more time, not just five minutes of gameplay.”
- “Mechanics really focus you on in-game purchases, in my opinion.”
music
9 mentions
33 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the folk tunes that enhance the immersive old western atmosphere, others express frustration over the inability to mute the background music, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. Additionally, recent updates have led to issues with music not playing or persisting despite sound settings being adjusted. Overall, the music is seen as a positive element by some, but a significant annoyance for others.
- “It's cheaper, the music is great, it's fun to actually feel like you are in an old western town.”
- “Sometimes I just watch the little people go about their lives with the folk music band softly strumming in the background.”
- “I like the graphics and the music.”
- “Since the last update, I no longer have any background music.”
- “The music is driving me crazy.”
- “I can't enjoy playing the game and watching television at the same time because this game will not allow me to set the sound to mute. I'd rather not play the game; this music is not for me, not in any game.”
optimization
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance, others experience significant slowdowns and stuttering, indicating a need for further improvements to enhance gameplay.
- “The game runs smoothly.”
- “Good game, but it could benefit from improved performance.”
- “There is a need for optimization; please address this.”
- “Good game, but it is very slow and has a lot of stuttering. Please try to improve performance.”
- “It needs a lot of optimization. Please fix it.”
humor
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with users finding it both interesting and funny, contributing to an engaging and mobilizing experience.
- “An interesting and funny game that really gets you engaged.”
- “This game is incredibly funny and keeps you entertained throughout.”
- “A very humorous experience that adds a lot of charm to the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users feel that the emotional impact of the game is lacking, as interacting with the icons results in minimal response, leading to a sense of disconnection and disappointment.