Shepherd's Crossing

49%
Game Brain Score Based on 34 reviews
  • grinding
  • gameplay
  • stability
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This game allows players to build a farm and hunt for treasures.Even though the game is not as much open as other farming games, players will be able to fight off other creatures in turn-based battle.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Play​Station
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Reviews

49%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • The game offers a nostalgic experience for those who loved it on older consoles, providing a trip down memory lane.
  • The turn-based farming and trading mechanics add a unique twist to the gameplay, allowing for strategic planning.
  • Some players found the game entertaining enough despite its flaws, especially when played with a controller.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
  • Controls are poorly designed and clunky, with many players struggling to adapt to the keybindings, especially on PC.
  • The game shows its age with outdated mechanics and a lack of clarity in gameplay instructions, leading to confusion.
  • grinding14 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's grinding mechanics are frustrating, with players criticizing its turn-based approach and poor controls, which detract from the farming experience. Many feel it leans more towards a bartering game than a true farming simulator, making the overall gameplay feel messy and unengaging. Suggestions for improvement include incorporating more innovative farming techniques to enhance enjoyment.

    • “I can't recommend this game in good faith to anyone that enjoys farming and simulation.”
    • “This game has the worst controls I have ever used in a farming simulator.”
    • “It is very messy farming at first.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    Gameplay is initially engaging, but players find it challenging due to finicky mechanics, particularly when performing tasks like laying fences. There is a strong desire for innovative tools and improved player mobility to enhance the overall experience.

    • “But after you grasp the basics of gameplay.”
    • “Especially with things like trying to lay fences in a row, it gets very difficult because of the finicky mechanics.”
    • “Moreover, incorporating innovative tools for farm operations and enhancing player mobility would significantly improve the gameplay experience.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being plagued by technical glitches, leading users to describe it as a "buggy mess." Many hope that future updates will address these issues to enhance the overall gaming experience.

    • “A buggy mess.”
    • “I have noticed some technical glitches within the game, which I hope will be rectified in future updates to perfect this already remarkable gaming experience.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is primarily derived from the quirky and amusing nature of the controls, which some players found entertaining initially.

  • story2 mentions

    The story is generally perceived as bland and unengaging, with users also noting that the overall experience is hindered by clunky controls and vague explanations.

    • “The controls are clunky, the explanations are vague, and the story is bland.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    Users have noted a lack of options to customize audio, fullscreen, and graphics settings, which limits their ability to tailor the visual experience to their preferences.

    • “No options to change audio, fullscreen, graphics, etc.”
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