Pure Farming 2018

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Pure Farming 2018: Digital Deluxe Edition offers a global farming experience, with the base game allowing you to manage all aspects of modern farming across three continents and grow region-specific crops. The Deluxe Edition includes the Germany Map DLC, three additional machine DLCs, and a special outfit pack, expanding your farming possibilities and customization options. This game is suited for both farming simulation veterans and newcomers, with three distinct game modes to choose from.

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Play Modes

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

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 601 reviews

graphics69 positive mentions

grinding439 negative mentions

Offers a realistic farming experience with diverse locations and crops.
Great graphics and sound design enhance the overall gameplay.
The game has a lot of potential and the developers are responsive to player feedback.

Technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and performance problems detract from the experience.
Limited innovation compared to other farming simulations, with a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics.
The AI for hired workers is often ineffective, leading to frustration during gameplay.

grinding
445 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
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The grinding aspect of "Pure Farming 2018" is characterized by a significant time investment required to progress, which some players find enjoyable while others see it as tedious. The game offers a realistic farming experience with various tasks, but the slow pace and repetitive nature of activities can lead to a sense of monotony, especially for those familiar with more dynamic farming simulations. Overall, while it provides a comprehensive farming experience, the grind may not appeal to everyone, particularly those seeking a more fast-paced gameplay.
- “Great potential to develop and grow (no farming puns intended).”
- “This is obviously not a farming simulator and should not be compared as such.”
- “The balance between a game being time-consuming or just grindy is of course 'is it fun?', and so far I'd have to say yes it is.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Pure farming in its current state feels unfinished and very much like an early version of farming simulator.”
graphics
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are generally good and detailed, they fall short of expectations for a 2018 title. Some users appreciate the realistic visuals and vibrant colors, while others criticize issues like blurriness at a distance and a lack of polish in certain areas. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but in need of further improvement to match the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are amazing and overall I plan on playing this game far more than FS.”
- “There’s a lot to like about Pure Farming 2018: the graphics are well detailed; the machine physics feel much more realistic than what I’m used to in FS17; the farm drone is a cool/useful feature; and there’s plenty of new stuff to see and do.”
- “Great locations, nice maps (although a bit small in some cases), beautiful graphics and vivid colors (especially with Reshade).”
- “The graphics are definitely in need of an upgrade.”
- “Graphics are not good at all and the brands are generic with some common brands splashed in.”
- “Bad graphics; what you see in the trailer is not in the game.”
gameplay
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its accessibility and enjoyable mechanics, particularly for beginners, while others criticize it for being formulaic, slow-paced, and lacking depth compared to other farming simulations. Many users express a desire for more management options, customization features, and improved AI, alongside concerns about the game's controls and performance issues. Overall, while the game offers a solid foundation, it is seen as having significant room for improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is great, the graphics are decent enough, and I have yet to run into a game-breaking bug.”
- “This is a good beginner farming game that doesn't overwhelm the player with ultra-realistic mechanics and is easily enjoyable for any age group.”
- “The gameplay is fluid and the interactions are easy to manage.”
- “Some players may find the gameplay formulaic or lacking in fresh mechanics compared to other farming simulations.”
- “To sum up the gameplay (or at least the start of the game), you're going around 5 mph in vehicles, holding W most of the time, the map and fields are incredibly huge, and the money in the game doesn't feel rewarding enough.”
- “Not a bad game to be honest, although it does have a few issues gameplay-wise. The camera angles are terrible for third-person crop spraying, for example; you simply cannot pan anywhere near far enough to see the span of the sprayers. Only one worker can be assigned to a field at any one time, and the fuel usage is laughable—2 meters per liter seems to be the game norm. The time scaling needs some serious sorting, in my opinion.”
story
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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The game's story mode is generally well-received, providing a structured introduction to farming mechanics through main quests that guide new players. While some players feel the narrative rushes through tasks and lacks depth, others appreciate the variety of missions and the engaging, RPG-like elements that enhance the farming experience. Overall, the story mode is seen as a valuable feature that makes the game accessible and enjoyable for both novices and seasoned players.
- “The good thing about this game compared to FS17 is that it has main quests to help new players who know nothing about farming.”
- “If you like farming games, then you should definitely get this one. If you never had one, then it's a great place to start. The story mode teaches you everything in a great way; you inherit a farm and have to start from almost zero, and the way it guides you through it is very original.”
- “The story mode is awesome and it alone is worth all the money.”
- “The story mode kind of rushes everything; I am probably not going to finish it, seeing as I have a bunch of debt and a move to Italy as part of the tasks.”
- “It just feels like they focused on variety of content and missions more than the small details that I need to feel connected to a farm sim.”
- “It even has a story (kind of).”
stability
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant technical issues, including bugs, glitches, and performance problems. While some users have experienced minimal issues and noted that the developers are responsive to feedback, the overall consensus is that the game is still quite buggy and requires further improvements to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Since opening, it has been error and bug free.”
- “Pros: decent graphics with no glitches or buggy behavior.”
- “Not buggy like FS22.”
- “This game is super buggy.”
- “It is not a bad game per se, but in a time where we have Farming Simulator 17 and 19, what little pure farming does differently simply isn't enough when the game overall is buggy, runs poorly, and is far less intuitive.”
- “But, it is riddled with glitches and it's very shallow; the 'quests' are broken.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant technical issues such as bugs, glitches, and frustrating frame-rate drops, particularly on certain maps. While some users acknowledge that these performance problems are common in Unity-based games, they express disappointment in the overall optimization, especially given their capable hardware. There is a general consensus that improvements are needed to enhance stability and performance.
- “It has surpassed series like Farm Expert or Professional Farmer by far in terms of content, graphics, and optimization.”
- “I can't wait to finish building my next gaming rig and see the difference with better CPU and graphics performance.”
- “Equipment to field interaction is satisfactory, graphics and performance are decent, which I'd like to see improved in the future.”
- “Granted, the performance issues come from running on Unity and are typical of all Unity games, but it is annoying when the framerate randomly drops and makes the game unresponsive.”
- “Had this game for some time, but no matter what I do, the gameplay is stuttering with bad frame-rate drops, especially on the Montana map near the farmhouse.”
- “My machine is capable of playing AAA titles on ultra settings fluidly at 1080p, so I can't understand why performance is so abysmal.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as largely unintentional, stemming from the amusing antics of AI characters who often make comical mistakes, such as missing strips of land and awkwardly correcting their errors. While some players find these moments entertaining, others feel the game lacks intentional humor and excitement overall.
- “If you just stand there and watch the AI do the work, it's just stupidly hilarious.”
- “NPCs are funny to look at, as they could occasionally 'miss' a strip of land, then rush full forward to the end and slowly ride back to fix their error.”
- “Rice, for example, is real fun with those funny machines and plowing underwater.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game is praised for its incorporation of a music library and the ability to stream MP3 radio, allowing players to customize their experience. However, some users find the limited selection, particularly the focus on country music, to be tedious and reminiscent of real farming, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “I really love how they incorporated a music library and MP3 radio streams.”
- “I really love how they incorporated a music library and MP3 radio streams.”
- “Or place your own music, which is pretty cool.”
- “The music feels too much like real farming; the only music on the starting radio is country music, which is tedious.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over aggressive advertising for downloadable content that is presented as a discounted offer but feels more like a fundraiser.
- “This was a cash grab.”
- “They are also running what I call a fundraiser with ads that indicate offering this downloadable content to be included with the game purchase and a 33% discount.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game appears to be minimal, as the user experience described focuses on mundane tasks like driving a tractor to a shop without engaging with the game's environment. This suggests a lack of emotional depth or connection in the gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the Columbia map offers a significantly richer atmosphere and greater realism compared to the South American fields, enhancing the overall immersive experience of the game.
- “The Columbia map has much more atmosphere and realism in it compared to the few fields I've played in South America.”
- “The Columbia map has much more atmosphere and realism in it compared to the few fields I've played in South America.”