Micro macro farm
- December 20, 2023
- Diego Schram
Get on Steam"Micro Macro Farm" is a farming simulation game where players manage a farm on a tiny, interactive map. They must grow crops, raise animals, and maintain equipment to expand and automate their farm. With a unique micro-macro perspective, players can zoom in to perform tasks or zoom out to manage and plan their farm's layout.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features cute pixel art and a relaxing gameplay style, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- At its low price point, the game offers a decent amount of content and can be a fun time sink for a few hours.
- The developer shows promise and is actively working on updates, which could enhance the game's features and overall experience.
- The game lacks essential quality of life features, such as zoom functionality, batch planting, and an expandable inventory, making gameplay tedious.
- Controls are poorly designed, with issues like misalignment of the cursor and a lack of hotkeys, leading to frustrating interactions.
- Progression feels limited and grindy, with many players feeling they have seen all the game has to offer after just a few hours.
- grinding37 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while it offers a relaxing and charming farming experience, many players find the harvesting process tedious and the achievement progression overly grindy, particularly for tasks like planting and watering large quantities. Some users appreciate the game's simplicity and low price, but those aiming for full completion may encounter a frustratingly slow and repetitive grind. Overall, it caters well to casual players but can become burdensome for completionists.
“Forcing all harvesting to be incredibly tedious, and downright player hostile with the addition of a progress timer on each harvest.”
“Progression stops fairly quickly, and the achievements are rather grindy (particularly the 10k plants/10k water ones).”
“Getting the last few achievements was very tedious and now that I've got them all I'll likely never play this again.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by low-resolution pixel art, which some players feel is overly simplistic, yet many appreciate the cute art style and find it charming. Despite some technical issues, the visuals contribute positively to the overall experience of the game, enhancing its fun and relaxing gameplay. Overall, the graphics are well-received for their aesthetic appeal, even if they lack detail.
“The art style is cute and the achievements make it worthwhile.”
“I like the graphics, I love the concept, and the controls in terms of placement are great.”
“The game is a fun little farming sim with cute graphics, chill gameplay, and has some nice progression in it already.”
“The pixel graphics are low-res even by pixel art standards, as if to be pixel art of pixel art.”
“Had a graphics driver issue straight off the bat, not expected on a pixel game.”
“The pixel graphics are low-res even by pixel art standards, as if to be pixel art of pixel art.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players feel that the game could benefit from increased replayability through the introduction of varied islands or difficulty levels, as well as achievements that encourage different strategies or product focuses. These elements would enhance the game's longevity and engagement.
“Having either different islands or just different difficulties would help mix it up and make it replayable; and achievements that require you to focus on particular products, crops, or strategies would add a lot of life to the game.”
“That would give it some replay value.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a charming farming simulation experience, featuring cute graphics and a relaxed pace, complemented by a satisfying progression system.
“The game is a fun little farming sim with cute graphics, chill gameplay, and has some nice progression in it already.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Recent updates have significantly improved the game's optimization, resulting in smooth performance that enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players find it enjoyable and engaging, making it a great option for passing the time.
“Since the update, the game runs smoothly again and is a joy to play while waiting for things to be done.”
“Since the update, the game runs smoothly again and is a joy to play while waiting for things to be done.”
