The Last FARMER

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The Last FARMER is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Geekon and was released on October 24, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

In a post-apocalyptic Texas, The Last Farmer challenges you to rebuild life on barren land by farming and surviving against relentless zombie threats. Utilize the undead as fertilizer to restore soil vitality while managing resources and facing harsh environmental dangers. Balance survival and revival in this unique blend of farming and zombie defense.

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57%

Audience ScoreBased on 129 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that combines farming and survival elements, providing an engaging gameplay loop.
Players appreciate the potential for fun, especially with the farming mechanics and the ability to drive around in a car.
Some users find the game enjoyable despite its bugs, indicating that it has a solid foundation and could improve with future updates.

The game is riddled with bugs and feels unfinished, leading many to believe it was released prematurely without adequate polish.
There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, such as poor driving controls, unresponsive AI, and a lack of meaningful content.
Many players feel the developers have abandoned the game, leading to frustration over the lack of updates and support.

story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
76%
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The game's story is criticized for being underdeveloped and plagued by bugs, with many quests either incomplete or malfunctioning, leading to player frustration. While some players appreciate the basic premise of combining farming with zombie elements, they note that the narrative lacks depth and coherence, often feeling like an afterthought. Overall, the story setup is straightforward but marred by technical issues that detract from the gameplay experience.
- “And from what I can tell, the main story will have you overthrow said group.”
- “The quests are solid.”
- “The story set-up is pretty straightforward.”
- “There's not a lot of story and the actual voice acted dialogue where it exists has a fair few comically mispronounced words.”
- “It's a fun game, but at the same time it has some serious game-breaking bugs like the main story missions getting bugged sometimes, and the person you are supposed to talk to somehow ends up inside a wall, and the talk option never appears despite me getting as close as I can.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration; while some players appreciate the easy-to-learn mechanics and engaging gameplay loop of farming and zombie defense, others criticize the driving mechanics and lack of immersion. The game offers a relaxing survival experience with potential, but many feel that key aspects, such as vehicle handling and survival mechanics, are underdeveloped, leading to a divided reception. Overall, the core gameplay is compelling, but significant improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “The gameplay is super engaging—you get to manage your farm while defending it from waves of zombies.”
- “The open-world environment feels immersive, and the gameplay loop is addicting—you’ll always find yourself doing just one more thing before calling it a day!”
- “It's got some really rough edges, but the core gameplay loop of scavenge-craft-farm-sell-buy-industrialize is compelling enough for a survival-farming sim set in the zombie apocalypse.”
- “Terrible mechanics, even worse hit box, empty world with a few items to loot. Driving a car feels like driving a boat - no acceleration, no turning (wtf?!).”
- “Survival mechanics also fall short: food restores only a tiny bit of health, and sleeping doesn’t heal at all.”
- “Overall, it has a pretty good potential, but the fact that so many important aspects of the overall gameplay are left lackluster makes me give this title a very low rating. Also, it's out of early access; how can you release a game like that and be done with it?”
grinding
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the unique blend of farming and survival elements in the game, highlighting its engaging scavenge-craft-farm loop set against a zombie apocalypse backdrop. While some feel that farming is a minor aspect, the overall gameplay offers a compelling mix of resource gathering, crafting, and trading, making it enjoyable for fans of both genres. Despite some rough edges, recent updates have improved performance, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The farming: it's not the last farmer, farming is a small part, a very small part of the game.”
- “Basically you'll scavenge for seeds, materials, gas, etc... then you start farming and trading.”
- “Is it a farming sim or a zombie survivor?”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized, with many reviewers comparing them unfavorably to outdated titles like Postal 2 from 2003. Players noted a lack of polish, clunky visuals, and poor performance, describing the graphics as reminiscent of low-quality college projects. Overall, the visuals are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience and failing to meet modern gaming standards.
- “The beginning had me hopeful - beautiful graphics, but there were some elements of it that did not feel polished after the 5 seconds I've seen them for.”
- “Retro graphics.”
- “The artwork for the game on Steam Workshop far outweighs the actual product you get.”
- “20 years old graphics, clunky controls... long story short - don't waste your time on this garbage.”
- “Played 20 minutes and was so bugged I could not even use the tool I crafted, the sound was also bugged and I could only hear the rain; the graphics are horrid.”
- “This game runs poorly, the graphics are terrible, and if you interact with objects you don't actually have any hands; the item just floats in front of you while you hold it.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, such as issues with weapon reloading, NPC interactions, and quest functionality. Many players express frustration over persistent problems that have remained unaddressed for years, leading to a feeling that the game is incomplete. While some find it enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus is that the stability detracts from the experience.
- “Nothing has been done to this game for years; still can't reload weapons, still don't get shot when crouched, and there are lots of other glitches.”
- “The game is buggy; game saves do not work, and quests are not functioning as they should.”
- “Sometimes when you save the game, it freezes, and you are left with no option but to quit the game and restart.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized, with users labeling it a "cash grab" due to the developers' history of releasing incomplete titles and abandoning them shortly after launch. Many reviewers advise against purchasing the game unless it is offered for free or at a minimal price, citing a lack of content and support as key issues. Overall, the sentiment reflects a strong distrust in the developers' commitment to delivering a quality gaming experience.
- “I do not recommend purchasing this, nor any other game from these devs. They seem to have a pattern where they release a quick cash grab title, toss a couple updates to make the game appear active, then abandon it and move on to the next cash grab.”
- “Do not waste your money unless it's for free or like 99 cents. The game has like 4 quests... nothing to do. It looks like a good scam game made during a weekend to steal people's money. All those YouTubers were paid to play this and give the illusion it is a full game. I can make better stuff in Unity without coding. They probably put all the money in the intro videos and paid some YouTubers to create the illusion it is a game for a cash grab.”
- “Which brings us to 'the bad.' The developers have essentially said that whether or not they continue to develop and support the game will depend on whether or not people keep buying it 'as is,' so keep in mind that this may very well be a case of 'what you see is what you get.' I've seen multiple posts accusing the developers of having a long history of releasing barely functional, incomplete games, one after another, as cash grabs that they never finish, debug, or support.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant frame drops and clunky controls that require extensive adjustments to feel manageable. Overall, the optimization is considered poor, detracting from the overall gameplay experience.
- “To further add to the magnificently clunky journey, poor optimization, overly sensitive default movement (the default is set to 25; I ended up setting mine to 10 for it to feel 'normal') as well as generally broken settings plague the last farmer.”
- “- bad game optimization (lots of frame drops)”
- “ Optimization: worst.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers express disappointment in the game's current lack of content, deeming it not replayable and not worth its price tag. Many suggest waiting for more substantial updates before considering it for repeated play.
- “At present, with its current status, I would give this a wide berth until there's actually content, because I would not even flag it as replayable.”
- “It's not abandoned (at least from the posts I've seen), but I certainly cannot justify the $18 price tag when I've bought games for half that with tons more content and are certainly replayable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a calm yet tense environment, allowing players to explore and strategize at their own pace while still feeling a sense of urgency. It is particularly appealing to fans of survival games seeking a balanced experience.
- “I would recommend this game to anyone who likes a survival game with a calmer atmosphere.”
- “It offers the freedom to explore, strategize, and survive at your own pace while keeping you on edge with its tense atmosphere.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a decent soundtrack, but players have noted that it changes abruptly and without clear transitions, which can be jarring and detracts from the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is decent and complements the gameplay well.”
- “The music enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “Music changes suddenly, without warning or transition, and without any real reason.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely recognized as comical and entertaining, providing plenty of laughs, particularly regarding its design. However, some players feel that the humor alone may not justify continued gameplay beyond the initial amusement.
- “Really funny game.”
- “Comical for sure, but not worth playing beyond laughing at the game design.”