The Last FARMER - Prologue
- August 19, 2024
- Geekon
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamWISHLIST FULL VERSION About the Game This Prologue offers a limited preview of the full journey in The Last Farmer. Step into the sun-scorched expanses of forgotten Texas and immerse yourself in a taste of resilience and revival. Experience a snapshot of the adventure and don’t forget to add the Full Game to your Wishlist for the complete experience. Immerse yourself in the harsh yet beauti…
PC
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Reviews
- The game has a large map with plenty of plans to explore, making it engaging and fun to play multiple times.
- The gameplay loop is solid, combining farming, crafting, and zombie survival elements that many players find enjoyable.
- The developers are actively working on improvements based on player feedback, showing promise for future updates and enhancements.
- The prologue ends abruptly, leaving players wanting more time to explore and understand the game's mechanics.
- There are significant issues with loading times, glitches, and crashes that detract from the overall experience.
- Combat mechanics feel unbalanced and janky, with zombies often moving faster than players, leading to frustrating encounters.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered solid, allowing players to engage with the mechanics and story, but it is criticized for being unfinished, particularly in the prologue, with issues like limited resources, flimsy durability, lack of auto-saves, and excessive prompts. Overall, there is a desire for significant improvements in gameplay, sound effects, and graphics.
“As I progressed, I found that the gameplay is solid.”
“The player gets to experience the mechanics and story behind the game.”
“I hope the gameplay, sound effects, and graphics will completely change, including the very basic assets.”
“Crafting follows the same survival game mechanics, except resources are limited and durability is flimsy.”
“It is a long way from being finished; the gameplay is weak (in the prologue at least), with no auto saves and far too many prompts/hints.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's blend of farming and survival elements, noting that while the grinding aspect can be intense—especially with frequent raids and resource management—successful farming can yield quick rewards. The fast growth of plants and the need to gather resources within a limited timeframe add to the challenge, making the grinding feel purposeful for those who enjoy the genre.
“I do like the concept of the game, and the gardening, but the constant grinding to explore is exhausting.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is intertwined with its gameplay, featuring a currency system based on bottlecaps and a quest-driven structure that is well-marked on the map. Players appreciate the engaging mechanics and the ease of growing crops, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. While the trade system's values seem high, the narrative elements encourage exploration and interaction within the game world.
“And the player gets to experience the mechanics and story behind the game.”
“So far, I do not see anything really wrong with this game that is a major issue. It's fun, the growing crops is easy and works well, and it offers quests that are well marked on the map. Love this.”
“I wanted to tell a story with gameplay, so I did.”
“And the player to experience the mechanics/story behind the game.”
“Marks are people and quest givers, bottle caps are currency, but the trader values seem really high. I'm yet to figure out the full trade system, as finding caps in the world ranges from 20 to 50, maybe even 100, but shop items cost between 1000 to 5000!”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by amusing misspellings and slapstick moments, such as the exaggerated fall damage that leads to comical game overs before players even hit the ground. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“There are a few misspelled words that were quite funny.”
“There's fall damage, and you will get a game over before you even hit the ground. It's kind of funny to witness.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for appearing simplistic and reminiscent of mobile games, with calls for a complete overhaul of the visual assets to enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
“The character models are incredibly well-designed, showcasing a high level of detail that enhances the overall experience.”
“The visual effects during gameplay are impressive, adding a layer of excitement and realism to the action.”
“I hope the gameplay, sound effects, and graphics will completely change, including the very basic assets.”
“On the surface, it looks like a simplistic mobile-like zombie apocalypse game in terms of the graphics and interface.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally well-received, with users noting smooth combat performance and no stuttering issues.
“The combat mechanics are smooth and responsive, with no stuttering or lag.”
“The game runs seamlessly, allowing for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
“Optimization is top-notch, ensuring that gameplay remains fluid and enjoyable.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that stability issues, particularly glitches, hinder the development of larger animal farms due to high material costs and the expansive layout required.
“The glitches make it pretty hard to develop a decent-sized animal farm, given the costs of materials and how far apart things are.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay and made it frustrating to progress.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with users finding both the walking sound and the soundtrack to be annoying and lacking the quality expected from modern games.
“The walking sound is incredibly annoying, and the soundtrack just isn’t good enough for modern games.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
