refarm
- November 1, 2024
- otterhands
- 3h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Refarm" is a simulation game where players must restore a sunken land by bringing up tiles from the ocean floor. By planting and harvesting crops on these tiles, players can generate resources to expand their island. As the game progresses, players can unlock simple automation and bring life to their little world, making for a satisfying and engaging experience, despite its short length. The game boasts good graphics, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
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Reviews
- Charming and cute art style that enhances the relaxing gameplay experience.
- Satisfying sense of progression and addictive gameplay that keeps players engaged.
- Perfect for short play sessions, making it a great choice for casual gamers looking for a chill experience.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, especially in the late game.
- Requires excessive clicking, which can lead to discomfort or strain on the hands.
- Lacks depth in automation features and information, leaving players to figure out mechanics on their own.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing and offers a charming experience, but it suffers from minimal automation and can lead to physical strain due to excessive clicking. Players express a desire for expanded mechanics, such as a prestige system or auto-pickup features, to enhance the experience and reduce repetitive strain. Additionally, the lack of clear information about game mechanics can lead to confusion and hinder strategic planning.
“Delightful visual style, minimal automation features, 2-3 hours of gameplay.”
“It has a very cute art style that fits the gameplay perfectly!”
“If a mechanic is added to hold down left click and auto pick up a certain amount of crops per second, I think that would help a little bit better compared to clicking tens of thousands of times.”
“I really enjoyed this game as a concept; however, the gameplay, if I ended up playing for more than 20-30 minutes at a time, would really start to kill my hands and my forearm.”
“If a mechanic is added to hold down left click and auto-pick up a certain amount of crops per second, I think that would help a little bit better compared to clicking tens of thousands of times.”
“It's lacking in information, so you're left kind of winging it. It would be nice to know that the little villagers despawn and lose their tiny AI brains when berry bushes are ready to harvest, which seems somewhat intentional and may have gameplay implications.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the initial experience of the game enjoyable and satisfying, but many feel that the late game devolves into a tedious grind. Overall, it is regarded as a charming and affordable farming game that offers a relaxing experience, particularly in its early stages.
“The first 30 minutes are very satisfactory, but the late game becomes a tedious grind.”
“It's a relaxing game about farming, but the grinding can feel excessive.”
“While it's a cute and inexpensive little farming game, the grinding aspect can become repetitive.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their adorable and calming art style, which complements the gameplay effectively. However, some users find the character designs, particularly the worker characters, to be less appealing and suggest that a more unique approach could enhance the visual experience. Overall, the aesthetic is well-received, with comparisons made to other charming games like Gourdlets and Pikmin.
“Nice game with an adorable art style, highly recommendable.”
“I love the art style and the sounds are really cool!”
“Refarm has an adorable art style which matches the overall calming vibes of the game!”
“The little worker characters are kind of ugly. I understand the forager aesthetic, but maybe we can think of something more unique and appealing. Take inspiration from Gourdlets or Pikmin, perhaps.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish that modern games offer. It's hard to get immersed in the world when everything looks so bland.”
“The environments are visually unappealing and lack detail. It feels like a missed opportunity to create a vibrant and engaging world.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music is notably lacking, with players feeling the need to supplement it with their own tracks to create a relaxing atmosphere, despite the game's appealing visuals.
“The worst thing about the game is the lack of music.”
“Visually it's cute, but I have to add my own music to really feel the relaxing ambiance.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note a decent level of replayability, indicating that they anticipate continued enjoyment from revisiting the game.
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that make each playthrough feel unique.”
“With various character builds and strategies to explore, I find myself coming back for more.”
“There's also some replay value, so I'm sure I'll continue getting enjoyment out of it.”
“The game lacks significant replayability; once you've completed it, there's little incentive to return.”
“After finishing the main story, I found no compelling reasons to play through it again.”
