Scapeland

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Scapeland is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by 3100 games and was released on March 31, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

The quiet and peaceful countryside in Scapeland is the perfect place to built up your own little paradise. Multiply your funds by selling plants and animal products. Enlarge your property, explore new areas and meet new people. This farming game is all about the happy and stress-free life of a farmer... or is it?

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44%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics5 positive mentions

grinding30 negative mentions

Unique concept that combines farming with stealth mechanics, providing an interesting twist on traditional gameplay.
Good graphics with a pleasant art style that enhances the overall experience.
Challenging gameplay that requires strategic thinking and planning to navigate through levels.

The game misleads players by focusing heavily on farming in the initial stages, which quickly transitions to frustrating stealth and running segments.
Lack of a coherent story or context for the gameplay, leaving players confused about the narrative.
Repetitive gameplay and frustrating mechanics, particularly in the stealth sections, can lead to a negative experience.

grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews for "grinding" in Scapeland highlight a significant disconnect between player expectations and the game's actual content. While the initial farming mechanics are enjoyable, they are short-lived, quickly giving way to frustrating stealth and puzzle elements that many players found tedious and poorly implemented. Overall, players expressed disappointment over the misleading emphasis on farming in promotional materials, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction with the game's direction.
- “I almost feel cheated. I got this game while it was on a Humble Bundle sale and I wanted a Harvest Moon kind of game. Sadly, the game developers trick their customers; the farming, which is shown in almost all the screenshots, lasts for a few minutes, maybe around 10 or 15 days, and then suddenly the army shows up. You need to run around, and then the game gets incredibly frustrating. The stealth bit isn't really great, with many places where you just need to run through alarms and hide. You have no weapons other than throwing objects to distract enemies.”
- “The farming is tedious and repetitive, with an artificially imposed limit on what you can buy at the shop (most of the shop items are ghosted out for 'reasons').”
- “I genuinely just want to get back to farming. What kind of BS is it that you make over half of the screenshots of the game about the farming aspect, when really that only lasts a couple of minutes in-game?”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The gameplay in Scapeland revolves around three main mechanics: throwing objects, managing cones of vision, and utilizing noise, all of which contribute to its effective stealth elements. While the controls are simple and easy to master, the game unexpectedly shifts from farming to stealth, leading to mixed reviews about the overall experience, with some players finding the farming mechanics repetitive and the stealth puzzles tedious. Overall, the minimalist design and pixelated art style are appreciated, but the gameplay's execution leaves some players dissatisfied.
- “There are three main mechanics in Scapeland: throwing objects, cones of vision, and noise.”
- “The controls are simple yet effective, and the mechanics are all integral to the gameplay but are easy to master.”
- “In fact, judging the game at first glance, you wouldn’t consider that its core gameplay lies within stealth mechanics instead of, let's say, peaceful farming and trading.”
- “In fact, judging the game at first glance you wouldn’t consider that its core gameplay lies within stealth mechanics instead of, let’s say, peaceful farming and trading.”
- “It also nails a minimalist style of sorts with faceless characters (by the way, you can choose between a male or female protagonist, even if there won’t be any gameplay differences at all) and brightly colored pixelated assets.”
- “Earlier, as in before you were running for your life, you could also toss seeds and animals using the same throwing mechanic.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Scapeland are noted for their appealing polygonal and stylistic design, which effectively complements the game's concept. While some players find the visuals to be very good and enjoyable, others describe them as merely okay, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “The graphics were one of the first things that caught my attention when I saw Scapeland around two years ago.”
- “The graphics and idea of the game had always stood out to me, and I certainly wasn't disappointed when I finally got a chance to play through the game.”
- “The graphics are polygonal and stylistic, but they look very good and show just enough detail for the kind of game this is.”
- “Graphically, the game is okay.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's music features a dynamic contrast, with quieter tracks during stealth segments and fast-paced, energetic tunes during action sequences that enhance the gameplay experience. However, some players find the main soundtrack repetitive and annoying, suggesting it may be better to mute it. Overall, while the sound effects are generally well-received, the music has received mixed reviews, with some technical issues reported during intense moments.
- “There is quieter music during the stealth portions, but the running portions feature hectic and fast-paced music that fits the tone well.”
- “There were good choices of music by the developers, wrapping the game in a nice package for the player.”
- “The game music models and rendering is solid, but sometimes it locks up unpredictably or crashes altogether, which can be game-breaking during the fast-paced running segments.”
- “As for the music, as soon as I launched the game, I noticed I had to turn it on myself and it was not enabled already.”
- “The main soundtrack, though, seems quite annoying.”
- “Sound-wise, I never listen to game music; I've always found it off-putting, so I won't comment on that.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story in Scapeland is described as lacking coherence and depth, with players struggling to find a clear narrative or purpose behind their actions. While the game features a unique blend of farming and stealth elements, it ultimately falls short in delivering a compelling storyline, despite some players appreciating its concept and plot twist.
- “Scapeland is a farming game with a sinister and mysterious twist, plunging you into a desperate mission to find safety.”
- “+ great concept/story”
- “+ plot twist”
- “It plays well, it looks cool, I'm just struggling to see the point or story behind it all.”
- “- no story or coherent context for the in-game actions you must perform.”
- “But Scapeland manages to offer the said auxiliaries and its vague attempts at mixing stealth with farming represent a novelty, even if poorly implemented and seriously missing even a flimsy storyline.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game shifts dramatically with the arrival of a large military force, introducing a sense of urgency and tension. Constant gunshots throughout the levels enhance the feeling of being in a war-torn environment, effectively immersing players in the chaos and intensity of the setting.
- “However, after a few days, a large military force arrives, drastically changing the atmosphere and style of the game.”
- “For every level, you mostly hear constant gunshots, which add to the atmosphere of an area in total war, creating a sense of urgency.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant glitches and bugs that detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and undermining its otherwise promising concept and challenge.
- “Cool concept and a good challenge ruined by glitches and frustration.”
- “Buggy piece of shit doesn't quite cover it.”