The free prologue for Pesticide Not Required, a game that combines auto-attacking bullet heaven roguelites with farming game mechanics to create an expansive set of strategies and build combinations. Destroy huge hordes of evil insects, grow tons of crops, create your own build path, and unlock unique characters to play with! This prologue version contains similar mechanics to the main game, but …

  • PC
  • Windows

Reviews

99%
Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
grinding20 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming art style and cute graphics that enhance the overall experience.
  • Gameplay combines elements of farming, fishing, and mining with engaging bullet-hell mechanics, providing a unique twist on the genre.
  • The prologue offers a fun and addictive experience, with a variety of frogs and upgrades that keep players engaged and excited for the full release.
  • The game feels unfinished, with some mechanics and features needing further development and polish.
  • Difficulty can be inconsistent, with some battles being overly challenging while others feel too easy.
  • Resource gathering can become a grind, and the upgrade system may feel limiting with a cap on weapon levels.
  • grinding20 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a blend of farming, mining, and fishing mechanics that are simplified and automated, allowing players to focus on combat while still engaging in resource gathering. This creates a rewarding gameplay loop where players can easily level up their characters and upgrade their attacks, making it appealing for fans of both farming games and the "vampire survivors" genre. Overall, the integration of these elements adds depth and charm, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “Since attack upgrades are only through farming, maximizing farming ensures you get better attacks to be able to survive the heavier late waves.”
    • “There's not much depth with weapon combinations and upgrades when compared to vampire survivors, and the farming mechanics are simplified.”
    • “Farming, mining, fishing, and killing are all done automatically.”
  • gameplay16 mentions

    The gameplay is a blend of farming, mining, and fishing mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Vampire Survivors and Stardew Valley, offering a unique twist on the bullet hell genre. Players appreciate the variety and control over character upgrades, though some note a lack of depth in weapon combinations and replayability after exploring character options. Overall, the engaging gameplay loop and the introduction of new mechanics, such as pets and seeds, enhance the experience, making it both addictive and fun.

    • “I like the fishing and mining mechanic in the game as well, since it gives the game a little more variety in what you can do.”
    • “The gameplay loop is incredible - running around the map and balancing mining, fishing, and farming for maximum experience and money gain.”
    • “There's not much depth with weapon combinations and upgrades when compared to vampire survivors, and the farming mechanics are simplified.”
    • “The various characters spice up the gameplay, but I'm sure that once you're done with the characters, there's not gonna be much more replayability afterwards.”
    • “It combines crop farming, mining, and fishing all as important mechanics of the game, as each gives a different but still important resource you need to make your character stronger, and then use those upgrades to survive the hordes of enemies just like any other survivor-style game.”
  • graphics9 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, which sets it apart from typical survival games. Players appreciate the whimsical visuals that enhance the overall experience, although some note a mismatch between the text and the pixel art aesthetic. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are cute, the art style is charming, and the waves feel challenging but not impossible.”
    • “It has excellent graphics that are whimsical and charming, with fishing, mining, and crop growing.”
    • “Fun, the art style is great, and sets itself apart from typical wave-type survivals.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many users describing the soundtrack as superb and relaxing, enhancing the overall experience. The combination of the art style and music has garnered particular appreciation, suggesting a strong synergy between the two elements.

    • “The soundtrack is superb; I really hope they make a deal to get both the game and the OST.”
    • “The music was nice and relaxing.”
    • “Love the art style and the music!”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its cute and whimsical elements, particularly through the amusing frog theme and lighthearted mini-tasks like farming, mining, and fishing, which provide a refreshing break from the typical enemy encounters.

    • “It's a funny frog game; I don't know what else to say!”
    • “Cute and funny love farming, mining, and fishing mini-tasks that break the run-around-enemies routine.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    While the diverse characters add excitement to the gameplay, many users feel that once players have explored them, the overall replayability diminishes due to the similarity in runs and limited variation in experiences. There is hope for increased replay value in the full product, but current impressions suggest it may not sustain long-term engagement.

    • “The various characters spice up the gameplay, but I'm sure that once you're done with the characters, there's not going to be much more replayability afterwards.”
    • “Really fun concept, though I hope there is more replay value in the full product, since runs can end up very similar, even with different characters and different upgrade paths.”
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Play time

18hMedian play time
18hAverage play time
18-18hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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