Ninano: Dream Ranch

  • September 23, 2024
41%
Game Brain Score Based on 12 reviews
  • grinding
  • graphics
  • story
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DISCORD About the GameDream Ranch is the first of NANANO's series. Cute and mystical stories awaits you! Ranch life in a fantasy world!One day when you were beat down by corporate life, you happen to come across an advertisement. The advertisement was looking to hire a ranch hand. Sick of your corporate life, you set off to work at the ranch, dreaming of a leisurely life. NINANO: Dream Ranch …

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

41%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
graphics2 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • The character art is cute and the varied personalities of the characters add charm to the game.
  • The game has a relaxing atmosphere with enjoyable music and interesting character interactions.
  • The developer is responsive and frequently updates the game, showing potential for improvement and growth.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with quests, disappearing animals, and crashes, which can hinder gameplay.
  • Controller support is inconsistent and problematic, making it difficult for players who prefer using a controller.
  • The game design is grindy, with many mechanics requiring excessive time and resources, which can be frustrating for players.
  • grinding5 mentions

    Players note that the game has a significant grinding element, even on recommended settings, which may deter some. However, those who enjoy farming and life simulation games may find it worth trying, especially given its unique focus on ranching and butchering. Overall, the character art and sound design receive positive mentions, suggesting that the game has appealing aspects despite its grindy nature.

    • “The game seems to be designed to be very, very grindy even on the recommended setting.”
    • “I wonder how farming is possible if you can craft the shovel.”
    • “It’s the first farming game I’ve seen where ranching was the main focus and profiting from butchering for meat.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The game's art style is praised for its charm and cuteness, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players have experienced significant technical issues, such as a black screen upon starting, which detracts from the overall graphical experience.

    • “It has a surprisingly well-made art style, especially considering it's the developers' first game, if I remember correctly.”
    • “The graphics are cute, the music is relaxing, and the atmosphere in the game is just very chill.”
    • “Was really looking forward to trying this game out, but after choosing a save file the screen goes black and the only thing I can see is the cursor (and eventually a box appears at the top saying to select difficulty). It feels like the background graphics can't or won't load in properly or something. I don't have the best computer, but I've never run into any issues before with other games. I'll likely have to get the product refunded, unfortunately.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is marred by significant bugs that disrupt quest progression, such as inconsistencies between cut scenes and quest tabs, and issues with essential resources disappearing, which can lead to game-breaking situations.

    • “The game is game-breaking and buggy; the quest cutscene will ask for one thing, but the quest tab will say another.”
    • “For example, the cutscene asks for 5 iron ore and 5 copper, but the quest tab instead says 5 coal and 5 copper.”
    • “I need eggs for a quest, but my chickens died because their barn vanished after I slept one day, along with their food and water.”
  • stability2 mentions

    While the game features charming pixel art and a delightful setting, players have reported significant stability issues, including game-breaking bugs and inconsistencies between quest cut scenes and the quest tab. Overall, the stability of the game appears to be a major concern for users.

    • “The game runs great, has cute pixel art, and a lovely setting.”
    • “I haven't experienced any crashes or major bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
    • “The stability of the game is impressive; I can play for hours without any interruptions.”
    • “The game is game-breaking and buggy; quest cutscenes will ask for one thing, but the quest tab will say another.”
    • “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay experience.”
    • “The stability issues make it nearly impossible to progress without constant interruptions.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by cute graphics and relaxing music, creating a notably chill environment that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The graphics are cute, the music is relaxing, and the atmosphere in the game is just very chill.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game is described as relaxing, contributing to a chill atmosphere that complements the cute graphics.

    • “The graphics are cute, the music is relaxing, and the atmosphere in the game is just very chill.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay combines a traditional 9-5 job with life and farming simulation elements, featuring village building and neighbor interactions. New additions, such as selling animal meat based on quality, enhance the realism and charm of the experience.

    • “The gameplay is fairly standard, featuring a 9-5 job and moving to a ranch, but it also has the usual charms of a life/farm sim and plenty of new additions. You can build up the village, bring in more neighbors, and sell animal meat depending on the quality of the animals raised, which adds a touch of realism.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The mechanics are clunky and often lead to frustrating experiences, detracting from the overall enjoyment.”
    • “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it feel unfinished.”
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