Salad Fields
- July 10, 2020
- resnijars
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Get on itch.io Store"Salad Fields" is a surreal farming simulator where you grow and harvest eccentric produce in a strange world. Use experimental tools and unconventional techniques to cultivate bizarre crops and discover the secrets of this mysterious land. With its quirky humor and oddball charm, Salad Fields offers a unique and lighthearted twist on the farming genre.
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- Salad Fields features innovative and challenging puzzle mechanics that keep players engaged and encourage creative problem-solving.
- The game boasts a unique and vibrant art style reminiscent of the 90s, complemented by a chill soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The humor and quirky characters add a layer of charm to the game, making the dialogue entertaining and the surreal world enjoyable to explore.
- The game suffers from some quality of life issues, such as unskippable dialogue and a lack of an undo feature, which can frustrate players.
- Some puzzles can feel uneven in difficulty, with a mix of very easy and very hard challenges that may disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- There are occasional technical issues, such as crashes and lag, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Salad Fields" is a standout feature, offering innovative sokoban-style puzzles that challenge players with unique mechanics and clever design. While the plot is surreal and loosely connected to the gameplay, the combination of engaging puzzles, a chill soundtrack, and quirky visuals creates a captivating experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to balance difficulty with accessibility, making it a rewarding choice for puzzle enthusiasts.
“The sokoban puzzler style has been done to death, but Salad Fields absolutely knocks it out of the park with original mechanics.”
“Behind a psychedelic, retro art style and simple gameplay loop lay some very clever puzzles that'll push your brain to the limit.”
“The plot of Salad Fields is a fever dream and has largely little relation to the gameplay.”
“Only thing I didn’t like mechanics-wise involves the second spell which causes skulls to move.”
“It starts simple, but before long, you'll be faced with puzzles that will test your use of every mechanic the game throws at you, the type that make you feel like a genius when you finally solve them.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of *Salad Fields* are characterized by a striking psychedelic aesthetic that blends pixel art with 3D models, evoking a nostalgic yet unique vibe reminiscent of late 90s and early 2000s internet culture. Players appreciate the trippy visuals and charismatic characters, which enhance the overall experience and complement the game's clever puzzles and dark humor. Overall, the art style is both engaging and integral to the game's charm, appealing to those who enjoy surreal and creative aesthetics.
“Whether the art style stands on its own merits or clings desperately to nostalgia, it's inarguable that it's a striking aesthetic choice, and it certainly drew me into *salad fields*.”
“The mix of pixel art and 3D models creates a really nice psychedelic aesthetic, and the characters are interesting and charismatic.”
“Whether the art style stands on its own merits or clings desperately to nostalgia, it's inarguable that it's a striking aesthetic choice, and it certainly drew me into salad fields.”
“Wonderfully weird faux late 90s/early 2000s internet aesthetic with creative puzzles and furry characters.”
“Behind a psychedelic, retro art style and simple gameplay loop lay some very clever puzzles that'll push your brain to the limit.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its surreal and subversive nature, featuring quirky characters and dialogues that often serve as subtle commentary on various topics. Players appreciate the blend of absurdity and dark humor, which complements the innovative puzzle mechanics and unique visuals, making the overall experience both amusing and engaging.
“The conversations are overall weird but funny.”
“Characters have clear personalities and quirks, and meeting new ones is always interesting. In general, all the dialogue feels like a subtle commentary on different topics, which ends up being pretty funny and amusing.”
“In other words, if you like weird aesthetics, dialogue, and lots of dark humor, I'd recommend this game to you.”
- music4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its chill vibe, perfectly complementing the contemplative gameplay and leaving a lasting impression on players. Reviewers appreciate the catchy soundtrack, noting that several songs have lingered in their minds long after playing. Overall, the exceptional music enhances the game's unique mechanics and engaging atmosphere.
“The soundtrack is great, very chill, and a perfect fit for the contemplative gameplay.”
“Music is great, and a few of the songs have been stuck in my head all week.”
“This is such a great game, really it's a shame not a lot of people know about it, awesome music, funny and absurd characters, unique mechanics, fun puzzles, and some really thoughtful design.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story in Salad Fields is described as a surreal and loosely connected narrative that doesn't significantly impact the gameplay, yet it remains an integral part of the experience. The game features a quirky cast of characters and a whimsical tone, complementing its innovative sokobon puzzle mechanics and vibrant 90s-inspired visuals.
“This being said, taking the story out of Salad Fields is like taking 'salad' out of Salad Fields.”
“Really exceptional take on a sokobon puzzle game featuring a bunch of different novel mechanics, some pleasantly garish 90's looking 3D rendered art, some nice musical vibes, and a silly loose story with a cast of various characters (some of which I like more than others).”
“The plot of Salad Fields is a fever dream and has little relation to the gameplay.”
“Taking the story out of Salad Fields is like taking 'salad' out of Salad Fields.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the puzzles engaging, though some describe certain ones, particularly those involving skulls, as tedious and indicative of grinding.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, which really drained my enjoyment of the game.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the overall experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is rich with personality and creativity, featuring quirky, relatable characters in a mysterious and intriguing world. Reviewers highly recommend it for those who enjoy a challenging experience.
“It's full of personality and ideas, and I would easily recommend it to anybody who likes a challenge as well as quirky, relatable characters occupying a mysterious, intriguing world with plenty of atmosphere.”
