Viticulture

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Viticulture is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by DIGIDICED and was released on June 8, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Digital version of Viticulture boardgame by Jamey Stegmaier & Alan Stone.

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Single-Player

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is a faithful adaptation of the board game, providing an enjoyable experience for fans.
The developers have made significant improvements over time, enhancing stability and gameplay speed.
The app allows for asynchronous play, making it convenient to enjoy the game with friends.

The user interface is clunky and confusing, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
The AI is often painfully slow, leading to frustratingly long turns during gameplay.
The app frequently freezes or crashes, requiring users to restart, which disrupts the gaming experience.

stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed, with some users experiencing frequent freezes, particularly after extended play sessions or during AI interactions. However, others report a smooth experience on specific devices, indicating that stability may vary based on hardware. Overall, the game is currently considered buggy, with significant issues affecting gameplay for many users.
- “No glitches so far, but I have not yet tried online play.”
- “It freezes after an hour or so.”
- “Very buggy right now.”
- “Good, except it freezes constantly with AI and 2 players.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally well-received as a good representation of the board game, but users have noted some non-intuitive UI elements and occasional graphical issues. There is a desire for more streamlined animations and clearer action history, as the current infographics can be confusing. Overall, while visually appealing, the graphics could benefit from improved usability and functionality.
- “Graphically, it's a good representation of the board game, but there are a few non-intuitive UI touches and occasions where it asks you to confirm something that you'd assume doesn't need confirming.”
- “I also experienced some graphical issues.”
- “Graphic alone may give different understanding.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's soundtrack is praised for enhancing the overall experience, particularly during online matches, though some users find it inconvenient that the music plays by default on the home screen and cannot be turned off.
- “The wonderful soundtrack just adds to the winemaking process.”
- “It has sound on by default on the home screen, and you can't turn it off, so whenever you restart the app, you get music.”
- “The music is repetitive and quickly becomes annoying.”
- “There is a lack of variety in the soundtrack, making it feel stale after a short period.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is faithful to the original game, providing a satisfying experience for those familiar with it, though some mechanics, like wine production, are seen as inefficient and avoided by the AI. Players who have prior experience with the physical version find it enjoyable and worth the investment, offering substantial gameplay value.
- “I'd recommend it if you have played the physical game before. I had only played once and was desperate to play again; this scratched the itch nicely, and I'm getting a lot of gameplay out of it, so for me, it was worth the money.”
- “Why are so many mechanics centered around making wine when it's an inefficient move that even the AI avoids?”
- “Gameplay is faithful to the original.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly entertaining, particularly highlighting amusing bugs like the "infinite grapes" glitch, which adds a lighthearted and comedic element to their experience.
- “The bugs I'm experiencing right now are actually pretty hilarious... infinite grapes!!!”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout the game.”
- “The humor is spot on, with quirky characters and absurd situations that keep the gameplay entertaining.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally praised, with users reporting good performance and functionality, indicating that everything operates as intended.
- “Good performance and everything works as it should.”
- “The game runs smoothly with no noticeable lag, making for an enjoyable experience.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the graphics are, allowing for stunning visuals without sacrificing performance.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find that while the initial gameplay can be confusing, subsequent playthroughs become clearer and more enjoyable. However, there is a desire for additional customization options to enhance the game's replayability further.
- “At first, it's kind of hard to know what's going on, but after your first game, you'll figure it out.”
- “I would love to see more customization in order to boost replayability.”